‘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.
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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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
GKIDS Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Catalog For Home Entertainment
Titles will be released on home entertainment platforms later this year.
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.
‘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.