Among Makoto Shinkai's works, which often feature tragic love stories, this film concludes with a happy ending, leaving the viewer with a sense of happiness. The promotional video led me to expect a gender-swap romantic comedy, but the film turned out to be a heartfelt coming-of-age love story. Still, it features the beautiful backgrounds Shinkai is known for, from rural scenery to city skyscrapers, pulling viewers into his world. As a result, this is a film crafted to appeal to a broad audience in the best sense, one that anyone can find moving and enjoyable.

The Shirogumi, Japan's premier VFX studio, wanted to depict a battle between a monster and a human never seen before. This visual had never been seen before in a monster movie. Unlike Monster Verse, this film was also a highly accomplished human drama.