Makoto Shinkai "Weathering With You" Art Book

This rare and valuable art book collects over 240 beautifully detailed and intricate art backgrounds from Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering with You, which won the Best Animated Feature Award at the 43rd Japan Academy Prize.

The book showcases the stunning artistry behind the film, featuring scenes of Tokyo's dynamic cityscape, ever-changing weather, breathtaking clouds, and skies. It offers a comprehensive look at the 240+ art backgrounds that set the stage for this visually captivating story.

In addition to the art, the book includes interviews with Makoto Shinkai, along with insights from Hiroshi Takiguchi, the art director, who provides commentary on the artistic background settings. The book also features exclusive articles that delve into the creative process behind the film.

Contents:

• Art Backgrounds
  The impressive backgrounds are categorized into 14 sections, such as "Sunny Tokyo," "Rainy Tokyo," "Abandoned Buildings," and "Hinana’s Apartment." Each section includes comments from the art staff, reflecting the passion and dedication behind even the fleeting scenes.

  14 Categories:

  • Tokyo Arrival / Busy Streets / Abandoned Buildings / Sunny Tokyo / Rainy Tokyo / Suga’s Office / Hinana’s Apartment / Lower-Class Houses / Shrines / Alleys / Parks / Escape / Clouds and Sky / The World a Few Years Later

• Interviews

  • An exclusive interview with Makoto Shinkai about layouts and storyboards.
  • A roundtable discussion with Art Director Hiroshi Takiguchi and renowned artist Nisiro Yamamoto (who worked on the ceiling art of shrines, and also served as the art director for Castle in the Sky).
  • Interviews with Assistant Art Directors Jou Watanabe and Yuna Murooka discussing the art settings.

• Art Background Preproduction
  The book also explores the preproduction process that contributed to the creation of the film's impressive art backgrounds, featuring "Art Boards," "Color Scripts," "Rough Sketches," and "3D Models," all explained in detail by Art Director Hiroshi Takiguchi.

This treasure trove of behind-the-scenes content is a must-have for fans and those fascinated by the intricate artwork that brought Weathering with You to life.