Shrine Priest

Priest of the Meteorological Shrine, an elderly man who recounts the Weather Maiden legend

Priest of the Meteorological Shrine, appearing in Weathering with You. An elderly character who recounts the legend surrounding the Weather Maiden and conveys traditional knowledge key to the story.

Quotes

  • There is a legend that when the balance of heaven's weather is disrupted, a Weather Maiden is born.
  • Do not be swayed by the term 'abnormal weather.' Respect the laws of nature.
  • The Weather Maiden becomes a human pillar to protect the sky's equilibrium.

Trivia

  • The shrine's ceiling painting is said to have been drawn 800 years ago.
  • The shrine priest who recounts the legend is a key character in the story.
  • Character also incorporates a warning about abnormal weather in modern society.

Alternate names

Jinshu Meteorological Shrine Priest Elderly Shrine Priest

Tags

Weathering with You Makoto Shinkai Meteorological Shrine Legend Shrine Priest Weather Maiden Anime Movie Elderly Man Sci-Fi Fantasy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elderly male with a calm appearance befitting a shrine priest. Graying hair and a solemn atmosphere.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Elderly wrinkles
  • Gray-streaked hair
  • Traditional shrine priest attire
Iconic items
  • Shrine robes
  • Wooden fan
  • Ritual implements
  • Bell
  • Ancient scrolls

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Wise
Detailed personality
Calm demeanor, values ancient legends and knowledge. Holds respect for the laws of nature, recounts the Weather Maiden legend to people while issuing warnings. Fulfills the role of conveying important truths in the story.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Knowledgeable
  • Respects tradition
  • Serene
  • Wise
  • Mysterious
Motto
It is our wish not to disrupt the balance of heaven's weather
Talents
  • Knowledgeable about legends
  • Skills as shrine officiant
  • Meteorological knowledge
Skills
  • Performing shrine rituals
  • Legend storyteller
  • Prayers
Motivation
Protect the Weather Maiden legend and maintain weather harmony
Habits
Speaks slowly and deliberately, prefers traditional phrasing
Favorite foods
Matcha, Amazake
Favorite places
Meteorological Shrine grounds, Shrine office

History

Backstory
Long-serving priest of the Meteorological Shrine, has preserved legends about the Weather Maiden. Guides visitors to the shrine's ceiling painting said to be from 800 years ago, and explains abnormal weather and the Weather Maiden's sacrifices.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

Explanation of Weather Maiden legend

Significant event
Explanation of Weather Maiden legend
Description
Explains the legend of the maiden who clears weather through prayer to characters visiting the Meteorological Shrine.

Warning about the legend

Significant event
Warning about the legend
Description
Issues a warning about abnormal weather, cautioning modern people against casually calling things abnormal weather.

Relationships

Meteorological Shrine

Meteorological Shrine: leader

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2019

Voice cast and creators

Hidekatsu Shibata

Voice actor
Hidekatsu Shibata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Makoto Shinkai

Creator name
Makoto Shinkai
Role
Original author

Masayuki Tanaka

Creator name
Masayuki 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

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