While I usually do not engage in on-line nuclear discussion, given today is the anniversary of the worst civilian nuclear disaster ever happened, I think I would give my two cents of thoughts on this matter.
Many people compare Makoto Shinkai’s 2019 work “Weathering with You” with his earlier global hit “Your Name”. Apart some common characters as fan-serving Easter Eggs, “Weathering with You” and “Your Name” present two different answers to how individuals should help solve major public issues. They therefore can be seen in parallel when discussing climate justice.
The Climate Action Club celebrated its 10th birthday in December 2024. The following is a translated version of a retrospective review based on a presentation I gave during a celebration event.
It is well known that Miyazaki’s anime films encompass a lot of environmental elements. What is less well known is the long and consistent presence of renewable energy infrastructures in Makoto Shinkai’s works.