I saw _Suzume_ last night and I'm convinced that Shinkai is trying to tell a single story and just iterating on it.
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That's not a bad thing!
If you liked _your name_ or _Weathering With You_, then _Suzume_ is a good bet to give you more of that mix.
@WomanCorn I still haven't seen Weathering because I'm worried it'll somehow tarnish the magic of your name, even though I acknowledge this is wildly irrational
@palecur I actually like _Weathering With You_ more than _your name_, but they're both great.
Late breaking news implies that much of Shinkai's reuse of plot elements is driven by his advisors telling him to give the audience what they want.
Which put a different spin on things, TBH.
https://www.looper.com/1256895/makoto-shinkai-suzume-lesbian-romance-exclusive/
When it comes to the romance in "Suzume," Makoto Shinkai originally intended for the titular character to have a relationship with a woman, but that changed.
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