Weathering With You was just what I was looking for. It was breathtakingly beautiful, which is not a surprise, it had detailed graphics featuring the characters, landscape, natural phenomena and the story was captivating, original and different. It takes you to another world and that is so welcome.
Speaking of myself, having watched Kimi no Na Wa and Garden of Words I am not disappointed at all. In fact, I appreciate the somewhat more linear story.
But, Makoto Shinkai please please show some integrity, respect for your audience and love for your own creation and do.not.license.this.to.Hollywood.
Please do not let them 'remake' it.
Hollywood remakes of Japanese animation are unneeded, tacky, embarrassing, basically a rip off of the audience and so pathetic I cringe. I will not be there if Hollywood remakes this with the standard issue American thunder thighs, fat chick, urban ghetto USA and cool action scene and cheesy acting by an actor and actress that have no clue about the original, but regardless it would really damage the legacy and vibe of your work.