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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A new movie by Makoto Shinkai will be announced this year! On X (formerly Twitter), the Japanese filmmaker wished his beloved fans a Happy New Year and shared that he spent 2024 working on a new movie ...

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 ...