Anime director Makoto ... Shinkai said at a news conference on Dec. 15, 2021. The director also said he felt the need to make a story about finishing tasks left undone before moving on to find a ...

Makoto Shinkai's new project began in early 2020 and even though the production took place during the pandemic, it was possible to complete it in time for it to be released very soon. However ...

Renowned anime director Makoto Shinkai's first feature film in three years follows in the footsteps of his previous two hit films to portray the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.

Makoto Shinkai's distinctive style sets him apart from Hayao Miyazaki, evident in his unique handling of plots and recurring themes. His upcoming 2025 movie marks his continued success after ...

But The Garden of Words takes things to another level. Unlike Makoto Shinkai’s most popular films, which blend romantic elements with the fantastical and magical (and, occasionally, science ...