TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): Vista
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
Original Release Year: 2019

Credits:

Makoto Shinkai,MORI NANA,DAIGO KOTAROU,HONDA TSUBASA,RADWIMPS,Masayoshi Tanaka,KIRYU SAKURA,Sei Hiraizumi,Yuki Kaji,Chieko Baisho,Shun Oguri

Description:

This is a story about the secrets of the world that only she and I know. The new work "Weather Child" is a story about a boy and a girl who are at the mercy of fate and "choose" their own way of life in an age when the weather is out of harmony. A runaway boy, Hotaka, comes to Tokyo and meets a girl with mysterious powers, Yona. Their love story is beautifully and poignantly portrayed as a message to all generations and to the whole world as we enter a new era. A new work by director Makoto Shinkai, eagerly awaited by the entire world. Makoto Shinkai is an animation director who is now attracting worldwide attention. Shinkai's world, which weaves lyrical stories of men and women with beautiful colors and delicate language, has been supported by many people both in Japan and abroad, and his works have been highly acclaimed. The Collector's Edition includes a large number of special features, such as illustrations newly drawn under the direction of director Makoto Shinkai, a visual commentary by Torataro Daigo, Nanana Mori, and RADWIMPS, and an interview with director Shinkai and Yumiko Arido, who can speak only now, after the film's release. The film also includes a large volume of bonus footage. The film is a blockbuster hit that grossed over 14.05 billion yen at the box office! The movie "The Weather Child" opened in theaters on July 19, 2019 (Friday).The film recorded the No. 1 box-office revenue in 2019. Overseas, "Kimi no na wa. was released in 140 countries and regions, surpassing the release scale of "Your Name." In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the film ranked No. 1 at the box office in its first week. In India, more than 50,000 people signed a petition to release the film in theaters. ●Music A miraculous fusion of music and images by RADWIMPS and Makoto Shinkai. The music was composed by RADWIMPS following "Kimi no na wa. The music is by RADWIMPS, following "Kimi no na wa. The music and images were created together from the screenplay stage. The "Shinkai World," in which the sky and rain are delicately depicted, and RADWIMPS' music work together to bring out the theme of the film. The two theme songs are sung by the talented actress, Toruko Miura, who won an audition over a period of about a year to select a female vocalist who could express the world of "Weather Child. She won the audition, and was highly acclaimed overseas, winning many other awards! The casting of this film is a spectacular achievement, transcending the boundaries between animation and live-action!The hero and heroine are played by two young actors, Torataro Daigo and Nanana Mori, who were selected from over 2,000 auditions. Their fresh presence has created a buzz, and while talented actors such as Shun Oguri, Tsubasa Honda, and Chieko Baisho have been cast, many famous voice actors, including Hiroki Kaji, who is extremely popular in the voice acting world, also appear in the film. The film is produced by Japan's best staff! The film is directed by Genki Kawamura, who has planned and produced numerous films, and Atsushi Tamura, an animation director who has worked on numerous films, as well as Masaga Tanaka, an animator representing the new era of animation, for character design. The film is a must-see for all audiences. Ultra HD Blu-ray playback devices are required to view the movie. For high-quality enjoyment of 4K ULTRA HD, 4K ULTRA HD supports playback in 4K resolution, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and a wide color gamut. For viewing, we recommend using a 4K/HDR-compatible TV in addition to Ultra HD Blu-ray playback-compatible equipment.