Suzume Producer Forced Makoto Shinkai to Take the Very Path He Wanted to Desperately Escape
When one thinks of Makoto Shinkai, what comes to mind are poignantly beautiful love stories. Paired with great music and striking visuals, these stories have resonated with numerous fans across the globe. Natural disasters and romance are motifs commonly present in all Shinkai films.
Suzume | Credits: CoMix Wave Films
However, the director wanted to switch things around with the portrayal of romance in Suzume. If Shinkai had followed through with his initial idea, the relationship between Souta and Suzume would have been extremely different, or maybe it wouldn’t have been at all.
What changed his mind was some persuasion from the film’s producer. Hearing the initial idea would make many fans light up with excitement, and to our joy, we might see it coming to life in Shinkai’s future endeavors. As for Suzume, here’s what Shinkai’s initial idea was and why he changed his mind.
Suzume | Credits: CoMix Wave Films
However, the director wanted to switch things around with the portrayal of romance in Suzume. If Shinkai had followed through with his initial idea, the relationship between Souta and Suzume would have been extremely different, or maybe it wouldn’t have been at all.
What changed his mind was some persuasion from the film’s producer. Hearing the initial idea would make many fans light up with excitement, and to our joy, we might see it coming to life in Shinkai’s future endeavors. As for Suzume, here’s what Shinkai’s initial idea was and why he changed his mind.
- 12/1/2024
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire
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