Japanese here. I don't understand why his movies are highly rated overseas. He's a cutting/storyboarding genius in animation, but the story sounds like a New Age idiot. Apart from the movie, his statements are also full of contradictions. Although he says he is against war, he loves weapons and weapons. Although he says to protect the natural environment, he sells tons of DVDs that are nothing but trash. Although he speaks like he is on the side of the poor, he was born rich. Sponsored by right-wing media companies pretending to be left-wingers.

If he calls himself a ``20th century man,'' why not ignore him as a pathetic old man who is outdated and focus on the younger generation? Oh, Makoto Shinkai was also a rich kid. Japanese anime people are all like this.

When you grow up, ignore fiction and look at reality.