There is a scene in the film where Hodaka and Hina are enjoying fireworks on the roof of a building. The change is so obvious and abrupt that you are immediately taken aback by it when it happens. This may be a smaller flaw and personal preference, but a few times throughout the film the art style changes from tradition anime 2D cel-shaded art, to 3D CGI shot from weird angles. But the strength of their bond and the impact on the audience would’ve been much stronger if we knew just what it was that Hina was saving him from or what Hodaka was running away from. Hina is the girl who he falls in love with, the girl who gives him meaning in life and the feeling that he is no longer alone. We know that he’s lost, but we don’t know why he is lost. Something must’ve driven him to do that, but again we aren’t told what it is. Hodaka is a 15-year-old boy who runs away from home to try to live on his own in Tokyo. However, the pain of that loss, and her and her brother’s struggles were never touched on, which I thought were pinnacle to their character in the film. Of course, we know that Hina’s mom passes away and she is left to take care of her younger brother. However, this time there is a lack of backstory for both main characters, Hodaka and Hina. Weathering With You had the same problem for me.

Since the film focused more on Mitsuha’s family history, I didn’t think too much of it and I’m not sure Taki’s family history would’ve benefited the film in any way.

All we really know about him is that he has a dad, doesn’t appear to have a mom or siblings, and that’s about it. While re-watching Your Name for the 2nd (more likely 6th) time, I started to wonder why they didn’t go into more detail about Taki’s backstory.

Kimi no na wa weathering with you