Nigel and Tazziii welcome manga artists Inko and Chie for a deep dive into Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering with You. We go on an emotional journey of young love within impending disaster to discuss this wonderfully animated feature. Along the way, we debate the environmental message of the film as well as the significance of the handgun in the narrative and Japanese society. This week’s storytelling tip is all about your protagonist’s false beliefs and actions.Â
Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Bloodlands, Delicious in Dungeon, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., She-Hulk, One Piece, Malcolm In the Middle, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Lighthouse Witches, Witch Way Hollows Bay, Stray, Isola, Odd Taxi.
Story x Story #77: I Guess It’s A Time Mechanic (Your Name) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-77-I-Guess-Its-A-Time-Mechanic-Your-Name-e17egje
Story x Story #32: Narrative Unclouded By Disneyfication (Princess Mononoke) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-32-Narrative-Unclouded-By-Disneyfication-Princess-Mononoke-efip17
Weathering With You Is More Than It Seems – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdhFDmSCmoQ
Weathering With You director explains why his movie isn’t really about fighting climate change – https://www.avclub.com/weathering-with-you-director-explains-why-his-movie-isn-1847372714
‘Weathering With You’ Director Makoto Shinkai Shares Essay About Film’s Commentary on Climate Change – https://collider.com/weathering-with-you-makoto-shinkai-essay-climate-change
‘Weathering With You’: A Bittersweet, Coming of Age Love Story – https://medium.com/theblurb/weathering-with-you-a-bittersweet-coming-of-age-love-story-35da9e9a8b76
Tale of Genji: The Manga Edition https://www.tuttlepublishing.com/japan/tale-of-genji-the-manga-edition
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