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 ...

KESENNUMA, Miyagi Prefecture—A special screening here of Makoto Shinkai’s latest feature film hit further strengthened the famed director’s bonds with this northern city. In “Suzume no ...

Shinkai, who began his career as a video game animator with Nihon Falcom, rose to prominence as he released his original video animation (OVA) She and Her Cat in 1999. He then released the science ...

He previously worked on several movies by Makoto Shinkai, including Your Name, Suzume, and Weathering with You. It is worth noticing that the renowned director is not involved in the case.

Anime director Makoto Shinkai’s latest feature film, “Suzume no Tojimari” (Suzume’s door locking), will be theatrically released in autumn, distributor Toho Co. has announced. It is ...