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#Makoto Shinkai

Suzume Suzume

‘Suzume’ Director Makoto Shinkai Talks About Writing And Storyboarding His Own Films

Shinkai opened up about his unique (mostly) solitary process of writing and developing films.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari Suzume no Tojimari

Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Will Be Available On Crunchyroll Starting This Thursday

A leading contenders in this year’s animated feature Oscars race, ‘Suzume’ has been a smash hit since debuting at the Berlinale in February.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Makoto Shinkai

Makoto Shinkai Coming To L.A. For Free Pop-Up Installation At The Academy Museum

The free event includes an art exhibition and screenings of three of his best-loved films. RSVP is open now.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Elemental

‘Suzume’ Director Makoto Shinkai Praises Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ Which Opened In Japan Last Weekend

Pixar’s latest film continues to find admirers around the globe.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Mario

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office

‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Box Office April 24

‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends

‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Slam Dunk, Suzume

‘The First Slam Dunk’ Posts $13.9 Million First Day In China, ‘Suzume’ Still In Top-5

‘The First Slam Dunk’ topped the Chinese box office on Thursday with a $13.93 million first day.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' 'Suzume'

‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever

‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Suzume

‘Suzume’ Reviews Roundup: What U.S. Critics Are Saying About ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s Latest, In Theaters Now

While not on the same level as Shinkai’s modern classic ‘Your Name,’ critics agree that ‘Suzume’ is a fantastic film.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Suzume

Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Passes $200M At Global Box Office To Become Sixth-Highest-Grossing Anime Film Ever

The film’s impressive global box office run is sure to continue with markets in America and Europe debuting the film on April 13-14.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Crunchyroll Plans Full Awards Push For Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’

The distributor has released an English-language dubbed trailer ahead of the film’s April 14 U.S. release.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Suzume

‘Suzume’ Debut Tops Chinese Box Office With $50.7M Opening

Makoto Shinkai’s latest has already grossed $182.4 million from seven territories. It will hit the U.S. on April 14.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Your Name

Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective

On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.

By Kambole Campbell | 2 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Berlinale Picks Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ For Main Competition, The Section’s First Anime Title Since ‘Spirited Away’ In 2002

We highlight all the animation that will screen at Germany’s Berlinale next month.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career

A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Crunchyroll, Sony, And Wild Bunch Team To Distribute Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ Worldwide

Crunchyroll will distribute in North America, with Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch co-distributing in other major territories.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Watch: ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ Gets First Trailer

Take a first look at highly anticipated fantasy road movie, set to hit Japanese cinemas later this year.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Makoto Shinkai films

GKIDS Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Catalog For Home Entertainment

Titles will be released on home entertainment platforms later this year.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Makoto Shinkai’s Next Film Will Be A Fantastical Japanese Road Movie

The latest from the “Your Name” director will come out in Japanese theaters in fall 2022.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

"Weathering with You"

‘Weathering With You’ Earns $5M Domestically In Six Days, Breaks GKIDS All-Time Record

In a mere six days, the film has become the all-time top grosser for its distributor GKIDS.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

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