Researcher Araki

Researcher at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Meteorological Research Institute

A researcher affiliated with the Japan Meteorological Agency's Meteorological Research Institute who discusses his research content in response to an interview with Natsumi and Hodaka.

Quotes

  • “A flock-like something was observed inside the clouds.”

Trivia

  • Voiced by Kentaro Araki, an acquaintance of the director involved in meteorological research.
  • His serious, scientist-like manner of speaking in the interview scene is impressive.

Alternate names

アラキケンキュウカン Researcher Araki

Tags

Japan Meteorological Agency Researcher Interview Weathering with You Anime Film Makoto Shinkai

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man. Wearing clothing resembling a research institute lab coat.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
Serious and enthusiastic about research. Initially reluctant about the interview, but passionately discusses the mysterious meteorological phenomena observed visually.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Diligent
  • Professional
  • Humble
  • Intellectual
Talents
  • Meteorology
  • Scientific Observation
  • Analytical Ability
Skills
  • Research Presentations
  • Interview Handling
Motivation
To deeply understand the mechanisms of weather through the study of abnormal meteorological phenomena.

History

Backstory
Works at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Meteorological Research Institute, conducting meteorological surveys and research. In particular, in the main story, provides explanations of abnormal weather phenomena from an expert's perspective.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

Responding to Natsumi and Hodaka's Interview

Significant event
Responding to Natsumi and Hodaka's Interview
Description
In the film 'Weathering with You', there is a scene where Natsumi and Hodaka interview Researcher Araki and receive scientific commentary on abnormal weather.

Description of Abnormal Weather Observations

Significant event
Description of Abnormal Weather Observations
Description
During the interview, he enthusiastically explained observing something like a mysterious flock inside the clouds.

Relationships

Japan Meteorological Agency Meteorological Research Institute

Japan Meteorological Agency Meteorological Research Institute: researcher

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Supporting

Released July 19, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Kentaro Araki

Voice actor
Kentaro Araki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Makoto Shinkai

Creator name
Makoto Shinkai
Role
Original author

CoMix Wave Films

Creator name
CoMix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

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