Before Leaving us Speechless With ‘Your Name’ and ‘Suzume’, Makoto Shinkai Honored His One Movie as “My best film so far”

With each passing year, Japanese anime movies are becoming more recognized globally, captivating several viewers. Your Name is arguably one of the most successful anime movie of all time, which introduced many Western fans to the little-known world of anime. The fantasy drama film is a masterpiece of its director, Makoto Shinkai, that celebrates love, determination, and kindness.
A still from Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name | Credits: Toho
Owing to its immense popularity, Your Name became a box office smash hit and generated enormous revenue with its release in over 100 countries and regions. Besides Your Name, Makoto Shinkai is famous for his other box office hit, Suzume, which became an instant hit in 2023 because of its excellent visuals. Makoto Shinkai is globally recognized for his cinematic movies, which are also widely praised and loved by fans.
Although Your Name and Suzume stand as Shinkai’s biggest hits, the famous Japanese...
A still from Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name | Credits: Toho
Owing to its immense popularity, Your Name became a box office smash hit and generated enormous revenue with its release in over 100 countries and regions. Besides Your Name, Makoto Shinkai is famous for his other box office hit, Suzume, which became an instant hit in 2023 because of its excellent visuals. Makoto Shinkai is globally recognized for his cinematic movies, which are also widely praised and loved by fans.
Although Your Name and Suzume stand as Shinkai’s biggest hits, the famous Japanese...
- 8/26/2024
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
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