Despite the catastrophic and even apocalyptic climate, Shinkai makes sure his world is shimmering in radiant colors, love and humanity shining through.

Thematically, as much as it all may seem relatively light-hearted on the surface, Weathering With You delves into some darker and more mature themes. It's a difficult balance to maintain but for the most part, it succeeds.

While Weathering With You may suffer from a bit of tonal whiplash across the runtime, it's an engrossing modern fable, thanks to the vibrant life that is given to this stormy, rainy, Tokyo.