Down on his luck, he meets Hina, a girl with the mysterious ability to stop the rain from falling. Set in Japan during a period of exceptionally rainy weather, the film tells the story of a high-school boy who runs away from his rural home to Tokyo and befriends an orphan girl who has the ability to manipulate the weather. Level 2, 289 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3002. [17] [70], The film was released on Blu-ray in Japan on May 27, 2020. Weathering with You (Japanese: 天気の子, Hepburn: Tenki no Ko, lit. Company Credits Format: Blu-ray. He has a way with the ladies and plays on a soccer team. Hina reveals that her body is slowly turning into water. [43] It was the first mature Japanese animated film to be screened theatrically in India. Flicks. First year of high school, summer. [118] On October 24, 2019, Yen Press announced that they had licensed the novel for North American release, in print and in digital format, on December 17. [42] CJ CGV premiered in South Korea on October 30. In August, setting development, location scouting and collecting information started. "Hey, it's gonna clear up now. [82] As of July 2020, the film grossed over $193.1 million worldwide. At the roof-top shrine, Hodaka jumps through the shrine gate and is transported into the sky, where he finds Hina and asks her to leave with him, insisting that Hina let go of her worries about the weather and start living for herself. [64] In France, the film was released on January 8, 2020 by Anime Limited and BAC Films. Ltd. All rights reserved. "I wanted to try going into that light. He scares off the club owners by firing his gun into the air, thinking it was a toy. They find out that Hodaka was caught using the gun on a security camera. [79] By the end of November 2019, the film had grossed CN¥288.65 million ($43.63 million) in China. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Limited Release] Animation Blu-ray", "Weathering With You Film Ships on BD/DVD in N. America on September 15", "Shinkai's Weathering With You Film Earns 1.64 Billion Yen in 1st 3 Days", "Weathering With You Back at No. [27] During its screening in Japan, many convenience stores such as Lawson, launched food products inspired by the film. In May 2018, animation work began, while the development of the rain material in the film started in July. [74] By September 9, 2019, it had earned ¥12 billion and became the highest-grossing film of 2019 in Japan. Ltd. All rights reserved. [42] PVR Pictures and Bookmyshow-backed theater-on-demand platform Vkaao distributed the film. She sees a mysterious light and follows it. [96] It also received four Annie Award nominations including Best Independent Animated Feature, which makes it the third anime film tying with Spirited Away and Millennium Actress to have four nominations; the highest for an anime film at the Annies. We are not told explicitly why Hodaka runs away from home. Let me and my readers know in the comments below! Weathering With You Release Dates Worldwide: Australia - August 22, 2019. Tenki No Ko: Weathering With You Release Dates. And then there’s the animation: Shinkai has outdone himself with this follow-up, presenting Tokyo not just with detailed fidelity, but also with a glow that suggests a lush, lambert [sic] inner life. When his ferry to the city is hit by a rainstorm, he is saved by Keisuke Suga, who gives Hodaka his business card. [77] As of 12 April 2020[update], the film has grossed ¥14.06 billion ($127 million) in Japan,[78] and became the twelfth highest-grossing film of all times in Japan. [65] In Germany, the film was released on January 16, 2020 by Universum Film. It also received four Annie Award nominations including Best Independent Animated Feature. Hina’s elementary-school-aged younger brother who seems to be very popular with girls his age. Weathering With You is about a young 15-year-old boy named Hodaka who runs away from his rural island home to the metropolis of Tokyo. [28] Lawson also created a new beverage called Ameiro Jelly Tea, a herbal tea infused with blue flower petals. A third year junior high school student who is taking various part-time jobs to support her family after her mother's death. [67], In Australia and New Zealand, Madman Entertainment acquired the rights of the film and began screening it theatrically from August 22, 2019,[68] with encore screenings of the English dub from February 13, 2020. [23][24] TV Asahi aired footage from the film's opening scene during a reshowing of Shinkai's previous film Your Name on June 30. [20] It become the top-selling song in the weekly digital single chart of July 15–21. In the foreground: the abandoned Yoyogi Kaikan [ja] building that appears in the film. ", "Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko) (Subtitles: English, Chinese) [Collector's Edition] 5 Disc Set incl. Hina lives alone in an apartment with her younger brother. Weathering with You is a 2019 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. 'I wanted to try going into that light.' Full Cast and Crew If you know of a release date not mentioned below, please let us know via comment at the bottom of this article. Later on, Hodaka finds an abandoned handgun in a waste bin he fell onto. Hodaka visits Suga, who has also been visited by the police. With Tenki No Ko: Weathering With You now playing in Japan, Indonesia, The Philippines, Australia,  and more countries to come, the hype around Shinkai’s latest film is starting to heat up even more. Release Date: 07 Oct 2020. Available in both standard DVD and Blu-ray from October 7 and a Deluxe Limited Edition 4K UHD / Blu-ray Combo from December 9. If you’re interested in seeing more Tenki No Ko: Weathering With You previews, or other videos, check out Tenki No Ko: Weathering With You all Trailers, Commercials, and Preview Videos. [32] The film was produced by Genki Kawamura with the production company CoMix Wave Films and Story Inc.[3] On July 16, it was announced that the film would be released worldwide; releases had already been decided for 140 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America,[3] exceeding the 135 for Your Name. "[94], The film was selected Japan's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards,[95] but it failed to make the shortlist. Directed by Makoto Shinkai. | A police officer and Takai's partner, who is working on Hodaka's case. We offer a great range, great service and fast shipping. Although she is still a minor, she works part time jobs instead of attending school to make ends meet for her and her brother. Some compared the film with Shinkai's previous work, Your Name, criticizing it for its lack of clarity of vision and unresolved plot threads. Title: Weathering With You. On April 30, 2019, he announced through Twitter that he had finished writing it. | Though dates haven’t been confirmed yet, releases in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia has already been decided. P.O. However, when clearing the sky for the Jingu Fireworks Festival, Hina is shown on television and their site gets flooded with requests, so they decide to close their business. Now Available on Digital Download-to-Own, Blu-ray, DVD, and Steelbook Collector’s Edition w/ 4K UHD out on November 17 GKIDS proudly presents the highly-anticipated new film from director Makoto Shinkai and producer Genki Kawamura, the creative team behind the critically-acclaimed, global smash hit Your Name. © Sanity ABN 61 072 187 298 All rights reserved, Due to a high influx of orders & COVID restrictions, despatch times are delayed. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie ... Release Dates (80) UK. The police steps into the hotel room, sending Nagi to the children's counseling center and taking Hodaka to the police station. 16 January 2019. [12] Additional posters of the film and the second trailer was released on May 28. Filming & Production [9] Photoshooting for the film started in January 2019. However, Hodaka later learns that she lied about her age. [30] Theaters in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Osaka's Umeda districts, however, premiered the film at midnight, July 18. Official Sites [13] When asked for the reason of including the characters from Your Name, Shinkai said, "Personally, I wanted to see Taki and Mitsuha again before they met. The site's critics consensus reads, "Beautifully animated and narratively engaging, Weathering with You further establishes writer-director Makoto Shinkai as a singularly talented filmmaker. Interview with Makoto Shinkai, "Weather Front' Featurette, Exploring Makoto Shinkai's Filmography, Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots. Later, he praised Shinkai for his way of depicting "wildlife and naturalistic vistas". Makoto Shinkai's big film following the ultra successful release of Your Name, Weathering With You, will soon be making its way to the United States, but it's been running in Japan since last year. She also has a strange power. "[85], Brian Ashcraft of Kotaku praised the film, saying; "parts of the movie are incredibly moving and for interweaving Shinto beliefs with contemporary Japanese lifelike praying and performing rituals to god for getting clear weather", but later wrote "the biggest problem that Weathering With You has is this: it’s the follow up to Your Name". Weathering With You PG Mild fantasy themes, animated violence and coarse language A high-school boy who has run away to Tokyo befriends a girl who appears to be able to manipulate the weather. Nicknamed the 100% Sunshine Girl, Hina and Hodaka embark on a quest to brighten people’s hearts by selling her ability to control the weather as a service. [56], In Europe, the 67th San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain hosted the European premiere of the film from September 20 to 28 2019. Release Dates. It was reported that Weathering with You surpassed Shinkai's previous film, Your Name, which earned ¥1,277,960,000 (about $12.51 million at the time) in its first three days of screening, earning 28.6% more. Streaming Streaming. It was released in 140 countries throughout the world, earning over US$193.1 million worldwide and ¥14.06 billion in Japan. Officers arrive at the apartment where Hina lives with Nagi and interrogate her; Hina realizes that because they have no legal guardians, with their mother having died recently, social services are going to take them into custody. Also known as Nagi in the film, Nagisa helps Hodaka and Hina in their quests to clear the rainy skies of Tokyo. "[89], Ollie Barder, writing for Forbes, described the animation of Weathering with You as "incredible" and recognized its ability to bring "Tokyo to life in a uniquely palpable way".