‘Suzume,’ ‘Your Name’ Producer Kôichirô Itô Arrested for Child Pornography
The Japanese anime producer has been accused of coercing a 15-year-old girl into sending him nude selfies over social media.
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Makoto Shinkai Talks ‘Suzume’: ‘Don’t Give Up on Living’
The ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering with You’ director wants his new Annie Award-nominated film, about a young woman who finds herself opening a series of doors to disaster that take her on a mysterious journey, to inspire people impacted by tragedy to not give up hope.
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Art Director Nizo Yamamoto Passes Away at 70
The acclaimed anime creative worked on many Studio Ghibli films, including ‘Princess Mononoke’ and ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and was known for his grand cloud vistas, called ‘Nizō-gumo’ or ‘Nizō Clouds.’
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How ‘Suzume’ Reflects the Japanese Culture of Self-Sacrifice and Conformity
Actor Nichole Sakura, who voices the film’s titular character, shares how summers spent as a kid in Japan provided unique insight into her role, and helping write the English dub, on Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, born of his survivor’s guilt having lived through the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011.
Global Theatrical Release Dates for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Announced
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International, and Eurozoom will distribute the anime film in theaters internationally beginning April 12, 2023.
Carlos López Estrada to Direct and Pen ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake
The ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ director has been onboarded by Paramount, Bad Robot, and Toho to adapt the animated romantic fantasy drama, considered a modern Japanese classic.
Crunchyroll Drops ‘Suzume’ Trailer Along with A-list Japanese Cast Reveal
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film follows 17-year-old Suzume as she travels across Japan to close mysterious doors which, when open, usher in destruction and disaster.
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New Trailer Released for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’
In the ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering with You’ director’s latest film, Nanoka Hara voices Suzume, a young woman who finds herself opening a series of doors to disaster that take her on a mysterious journey; slated for a November 11 release in Japan, it rolls out in major territories in early 2023.
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Crunchyroll Nabs Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ at Cannes
The anime platform teams up with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Wild Bunch to secure distribution rights for the ‘Your Name’ director’s upcoming film; slated for November 11 release in Japan, the film rolls out in major territories in early 2023.
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‘Weathering With You, Collector’s Edition’ Now Available
Makoto Shinkai’s highly acclaimed anime special edition release, from Shout! Factory, includes bonus features CD soundtrack; feature length documentary; interview with the director; ‘Weather Front’ featurette; and more.
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Exclusive: ‘Weathering with You’ Worldbuilding with Hiroshi Takiguchi
Go behind-the-scenes of Makoto Shinkai’s critically-acclaimed anime, about a young boy who runs away from home and befriends an orphan girl who can manipulate weather, as the art director discusses environments and design.
Makoto Sinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’ Coming to Digital August 4
GKIDS and Shout! Factory Blu-ray + DVD and SteelBook releases coming September 15; limited-edition collector's set being released in November.
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Review: ‘Ride Your Wave’ - Love, Loss, and Awkwardness on the Beach
Masaaki Yuasa’s latest film is an enjoyable tale of romance, grief, and self-discovery.
Review: ‘Weathering with You’ - Finding That Place Where You Belong
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is an aesthetically pleasing animated tapestry with characters and relationships that are funny, dramatic and real.
‘I Lost My Body’ Takes Animation Is Film Top Prize
Jérémy Clapin’s intelligent and thought-provoking feature wins grand prize at third annual AIF event; 'Marona’s Fantastic Tale' awarded Special Jury Prize.
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Animation is Film Festival 2019 Announces Lineup and Jury
Running October 18-20, the festival will showcase 10 new animated features and special presentations, including ‘I Lost My Body,’ ‘Ne Zha,’ ‘White Snake’ and ‘No. 7 Cherry Lane.’
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Toho Unveils Teaser for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’
The follow-up to the acclaimed Japanese director’s 2016 anime feature ‘Your Name’ arrives in theaters in Japan on July 19.
