Weathering With You (Tenki No Ko) is the latest of Makoto Shinkai's impressive anime films and many fans consider it as good, or even better than, Your Name. If you are a Shinkai fan looking to watch his latest film, there are a variety of online platforms where you can stream the film straight to your computer or mobile devices. This article will introduce some of best places to watch Weathering With You online, as well as where you can buy the dvd or blu-ray.

Please note: This is NOT an article about where you can watch Weathering With You for free. All the viewing options below are paid options.

1. YouTube

Since most people are familiar with the video streaming giant YouTube, this is one of the most convenient sites for you to watch Tenki No Ko online.

Everyone knows that YouTube is a free video streaming platform. However, some are not aware that you can also buy or rent full-length digital films on the platform. You can watch Weathering With You directly on YouTube but availability will depend on where you are located. In Japan, the film is available on YouTube, but currently only in Japanese.

Price: 500 yen ($5 USD) to rent, 2500 yen ($25 USD) to buy

Language options: Japanese (audio)

2. Amazon

Amazon Prime is one of the most convenient places to watch Weathering With You online. If you don't have a theater nearby when the film releases in English (or you are stuck inside due to quarantine), you can simply buy the film digitally on Amazon after August 4th.

Prices may vary per country, as will the availability of the film. Once the film is released, there will likely be options available to rent the film as well. 

Price: $19.99 USD to buy

Language options: English (audio)

3. PlayStation

Just like Shinkai's last worldwide hit, Your Name, his newest film can also be viewed on the PlayStation store. The film is currently available on the platform for pre-order and availability will depend on your country.

After purchasing the film, you may view it on your PlayStation 4 and hopefully, on PlayStation 5 when the console is finally released. Furthermore,  if you have the PlayStation app, you can download the film to your Android or iOS devices. Both the original Japanese version and English versions are available on the PlayStation store.

Pricing for renting the film has not been released, but the US site shows a price of $19.99 for pre-order.

Price: $19.99 USD to buy

Language options: English (audio), Japanese (audio)

4. Google Play Store

Those who like watching anime on their Android devices will rejoice to know that you can watch Tenki No Ko directly from the Google Play Store. In Japan, the film has cheap rental options and an affordable purchase option if you want to own the film digitally.

The English version of Weathering With You will be available on Google Play eventually, but no dates have been posted.

Price: 400 yen (approx. $4 USD) to rent, 2000 yen (approx. $20 USD) to buy

Language options: Japanese (audio)

5. iTunes

For those who are on team iPhone, you can rent or buy the film on iTunes. Again, availability and language options will depend on your region. Once purchased, you should be able to watch it on any of your iOS devices.

Price:$19.99 USD to buy

Language options: English (audio)

Buy Weathering With You on DVD or Blu-ray

For those who prefer physical DVDs or blu-ray discs, there are many online stores where you can purchase a physical copy of Weathering With You. Wile Amazon may be the most convenient store, the full English version of the film hasn't been released in most countries yet.

However, on CD Japan you can buy the Japanese version of the film which includes both English and Chinese subtitles.

These were just five of the best places to watch Weathering With You online. With the film set to release in English on August 4th, 2020, more options may open up after that date. Please be sure to follow Japan Bound for future updates.

Be sure to check out our other article for links to the best places to watch Kimi No Na Wa online.