/wiki/Makoto Shinkaicreator
  • Love It or Hate It: Either you love a Shinkai work because it hits you in the heart, or you loathe it because it relies too heavily on ambience and playing the heartstrings and doesn't hold up to scrutiny after the tears dry.
  • Tear Jerker: Why, WHY, Makoto-san, why do you enjoy pulling our heartstrings so much?