The Commons gives the viewer snapshots into a grander narrative via the Prologue. The Prologue is a series of, seemingly disjointed, images, linked by character Peter Bayron. Peter chronicles the story of how Eno, The Story Engineers, and he navigate The Enchanted Commons, which represent a cultural movement and social phenomenon that underscores openness, community, and social justice. The Commons has been influenced by the writings of Makoto Shinkai, particularly in Your Name., as well as other Japanese manga and anime.