I watched this anime quite some time ago. On its opening day in Japan, in fact. More than a month back. It is the latest work by director Shinkai Makoto, who brought us Your Name.
And like his previous great hit, this new work took the box office by storm. The movie also continues to feature breathtaking and highly realistic scenes, painstakingly detailing places in various parts of Tokyo.
The movie continues on the themes of searching and self-discovery as well as love, but it also portrays a more realistic view of Tokyo, with scenes featuring night-time entertainment, love hotels, and even yakuza. While most mainstream animation works avoid these portrayal, it seems that Shinkai Makoto does not shy away from fully portraying reality in his works.
So which is the better love story? Maybe, Garden of Words.
I digress.
All his works are touching, and you can see his signature. The realistic portrayal of places, so much so that fans visiting those places portrayed in his movies have become a mini-industry. The common theme of love. Of searching for something. Of trying to find one's calling. Of hope.
I am looking forward to the next great work. 😉
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