Keisuke Suga

Owner of a small editing production company

Runs the limited company K&A Planning and works by contributing articles to magazines such as 'Mu'. A middle-aged man who employs the runaway teenager Hodaka Morishima and has him do odd jobs and assist with editing.

Quotes

  • Helping a runaway teenager is repeating what I myself did in the past.
  • I'm looking at reality. I don't believe in superstitions.
  • I'll do anything for Moeka.

Trivia

  • Keisuke Suga was originally set up as having been a runaway teenager.
  • He writes for occult magazines like 'Mu,' but does not believe in the occult himself.
  • He is described as 42 years old in the novel version.
  • He lost custody of his daughter Moeka to his mother-in-law Mrs. Mamiya, but strives for visitation.
  • There are scenes where he takes care of Hodaka, who is bad at cooking.

Alternate names

Suga Keisuke Kei-chan Suga-san

Tags

Weathering with You Makoto Shinkai Anime film Magazine editor Runaway teenager Middle-aged man Urban legend Occult Friendship

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
1970年代後半頃

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged man who likes beer and is shown drinking it in scenes, usually with a calm appearance. At work, he engages in magazine article writing and managing a small editing production company.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Business card
  • Magazine article
  • Beer

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Realist
Detailed personality
Practical and hardworking, dotes on his daughter Moeka, and has strong feelings for his family. He views superstitions and the occult negatively but writes articles for occult magazines as part of his work. While he can be strict with the runaway teenager Hodaka, he is also caring.
Keywords
  • Realist
  • Taciturn
  • Caring
  • Family-oriented
  • Logical
  • Hardworking
Talents
  • Magazine editing
  • Article writing
  • Business management
  • Winning hearts
Skills
  • Writing
  • Interview skills
  • General odd jobs
  • Communication
  • Coordination ability
Motivation
Ensuring visitation with his daughter Moeka and a stable life. Creating a place for Hodaka and continuing his work.
Habits
There is a scene where he offers beer but is refused, and he occasionally acts like a benefactor and is meddlesome.
Favorite foods
Beer, Alcoholic beverages, Japanese food

History

Backstory
He once ran away from the countryside to Tokyo, where he met Asuka Mamiya who became his wife, and after a great romance, they married. He lost her early and is raising his daughter Moeka alone. Currently, while running the small editing production 'K&A Planning,' he employs the runaway teenager Hodaka Morishima.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

Meeting with Hodaka

Significant event
Meeting with Hodaka
Description
At the shipboard cafeteria, he treated Hodaka to beer and later hired him at the editing production company.

Involvement in the sunshine girl project

Significant event
Involvement in the sunshine girl project
Description
He got involved in the sunshine girl service run by Hodaka and Hina, and overlapped it with his own work and relationship with his daughter.

Police investigation and Hodaka's resignation

Significant event
Police investigation and Hodaka's resignation
Description
The gun discharge incident became known to the police, causing legal issues. He gave severance pay to Hodaka and expelled him from the office.

Hina's disappearance and subsequent developments

Significant event
Hina's disappearance and subsequent developments
Description
Due to Hina's disappearance incident, he was drawn into a major event related to abnormal weather, deepening his relationships with his daughter Moeka and niece Natsumi.

Opening of a new office

Significant event
Opening of a new office
Description
Two and a half years later, as a successful editor and writer, he acquired a larger office.

Relationships

Asuka Suga

Spouse

Deceased wife. Continues to hold deep affection for her.

Moeka Suga

Child

Only daughter. Dotes on her and cherishes her deeply.

Mrs. Mamiya

Guardian

Mother-in-law and guardian of daughter Moeka. They quarrel over visitation conditions.

Hodaka Morishima

Teammate

Helped the runaway teenager, employed him at the office, worked together, and became comrades who overcame difficulties.

Natsumi Suga

Familial

Niece, and they support the office together.

K&A Planning, Ltd.

K&A Planning, Ltd.: leader

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Protagonist

Released July 19, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Shun Oguri

Voice actor
Shun Oguri
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Makoto Shinkai

Creator name
Makoto Shinkai
Role
Original author

Masayoshi Tanaka

Creator name
Masayoshi Tanaka
Role
Character designer

Atsushi Tamura

Creator name
Atsushi Tamura
Role
Character designer

Comix Wave Films

Creator name
Comix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

Weathering with You Production Committee

Creator name
Weathering with You Production Committee
Role
Licensee

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