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Story: 8
Art: 7
Sound: 7
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 8

Story: The idea of the main character going back to change his romance life isn't something new but it was made the movie interesting especially since it ISN'T a time travel but a rewrite of history for the history "book". Writing a happy ending for something that will never exist. The romantic aspect was sped up to the point that the audience don't get to really connect with the romantic plot that the story could have offer. BUT the plot twist was good for the main protagonist because if the audience gave it some thought they'll understand why the ... twist and ending works out for the protagonist. It'll make a lot of sense too if one can conjure up a theory of what really happened.

Art: Oof, personally the cgi is a bit effy and I hate cgi animated anime but the art style isn't bad. It is watchable and doesn't hurt the eyes as much as other anime cgi. But it doesn't mean you can't notice the weird cgi at times. But that ending is slick as the comparison of going 3d to 2d makes a great touch of representing the fake and real world.

Sound: Not the best OST in the world since they could do more with different scenes but there is a scene that was empowered by the OST that I thought was great.

Character: Protagonist motives and character development is what makes THIS movie. Naomi adult version is willingly to do everything to see Ruri again while his young self is trying to understand the feeling that adult version had with Ruri. Their interaction is great to care for both of them despite the sudden moment that happens. Ruri isn't there for any development except as a plot device and romance. I don't necessarily hate her because she was sweet enough to care that she can live happy with Naomi.

Enjoyment: I think the concept was interestingly entertaining to watch even though the sped through the romance part. Still a better 2019 movie compare to another movie that came out that year. If you can connect and make theory, it'll make understanding the movie better.

Overall: I enjoy it. If I was able to wipe my memories to watch it again, I would. But watching a second time may not be for me since the plot twist is known. Honestly one of my favorite romantic anime movie of 2019. Would recommend it to a friend.

Story: 7
Art: 9
Sound: 7
Character: 7
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 7

Story: The romantic/relationship plot was good enough to call it a romance story, it was a bit lacking at first till the end which blew it open when he realizes he likes her. However the plot surrounding Hina's power to control the weather was a bit blatant especially when explaining why she has it and the relation to the legend surrounding a flying whale and dragon. Blatant because it was great to know why she has it, but the legend of the whale and dragon was a HUGE Macguffin. Well at least the dragon aspect was. Disappointed with expecting ... Hodaka having some relation of the dragon to HELP Hina at the end but NOPE. Nothing. +4 for romance, +3 for character development/supernatural plot.

Art: Directed by Makoto Shinkai what is there to say. Although a bit different from his previous work, it is similar to Your Name. If you like that art style/animation, then you'll like this.

Sound: Sound most specifically the OST has feature Radwimps again. Although not much where used to empower scenes like in Your Name, Radwimps never disappoint.

Character: Hodaka is a troubled runaway teen trying to find a different life. His progression throughout the story is decent as he gets along with the second protagonist Hina which can be shown at the end where he makes a decision that will change the country. However it's decent because there's not much exploring of why he ran away from home except a reference that I believe may be people (most specifically his parents?) having high expectation of him. Hina character arc is trying to grow up as fast to be an adult to help her brother and revolve around her ability. Personally their love story isn't out of the world like Your Name, but it is there especially close to the end. The other cast were just there with an exception of Keisuke having an character development.

Enjoyment: Personally with the overhype of Your Name, expectation of the film plummeted after watching this movie. It is watchable and entertaining but no where close to a "masterpiece" of the acclaim Your Name.

Overall: I like the movie for what it was and I enjoy Makoto Shinkai's films but this might be one of the lower end of the scale for me rating Makoto Shinkai's film. Would I recommend it? Of course but don't go in with high expectation.