A deep dive into why Weathering With You is Makoto Shinkai’s weakest film, flawed in logic and pacing, yet visually stunning ...

Discover why Makoto Shinkai’s iconic Your Name scene, where Taki writes “I love you” instead of his name, continues to ...

Makoto Shinkai doesn’t yet know the story he will tell in his next film, only that it will be about what he knows best. For one, it will be set in Japan, filled with those breathtakingly ...

Japanese filmmaker and novelist Makoto Shinkai has announced that he will launch his new anime film. On X, Makoto, who is known for his anime feature films produced with studio CoMix Wave Films ...

Makoto Shinkai's distinctive style sets him apart from Hayao Miyazaki, evident in his unique handling of plots and recurring ...

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.