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"Incredibly Frustrating and Sad": Makoto Shinkai Speaks Out on Producer's Arrest
Makoto Shinkai releases an official statement following the arrest of Kouichirou Itou -- a producer of many of his films such as Your Name and Suzume.
Suzume, Your Name Anime Producer Arrested on Suspicion of Soliciting Child Nude Images
Suzume and "your name." producer Kouichirou Itou is charged with violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Act after soliciting a minor.
Best Romance Anime On Amazon Prime (November 2023)
Romance anime fans can find some of the best titles on Amazon Prime, like Inuyasha and Weathering With You.
Weathering With You's Big Your Name Connection, Explained
Weathering With You's link to Makoto Shinkai's previous film, Your Name, is a pretty significant one, but how are the two worlds connected?
10 Weirdest Details In Makoto Shinkai Movies
Makoto Shinkai is an icon in the anime film industry, but diehard fans have noticed some strange details in his movies over the years.
15 Highest Grossing Anime Movies
Anime is undoubtedly a beautiful art form that's raked in millions of dollars through many of its theatrical releases.
How Makoto Shinkai Uses Teenage Love Stories to Highlight Natural Disasters
Makoto Shinkai has made some of the best anime movies inspired by natural disasters, but how does he make them look so magical instead of dark?
10 Subtle Magical Realism Anime
Magical realism is a bit of a niche genre, but amazing anime films like Ghibli's Arietty and Makoto Shinkai's Suzume capture magical realism's charm.
After Suzume's Smashing Success, What's the Best Makoto Shinkai Anime Film of All?
Aside from the recently-released Suzume, Makoto Shinkai has plenty more successful works that are definitely worth the watch.
Best Fantasy Anime On HBO Max
From My Neighbor Totoro to Weathering with You, HBO Max offers anime fans some excellent fantasy choices.
10 Anime Movies That Feel Like Disney Films
Disney fans will enjoy plenty of anime films that appeal to those same sensibilities, like Sea Prince and Fire Child and Lu Over the Wall.
How Makoto Shinkai Perfected His Fantasy Romance Formula Through Every Movie
From his very first feature film to Your Name and Suzume, Shinkai's works show the director's growth as both a storyteller and a director.
Most Aesthetic Anime
While a higher production budget can result in style over substance, these visually spectacular anime movies are destined to delight all audiences.
10 Best Theories For Anime With Shared Universes (Apparently)
According to these convincing fan theories, these shows might share the same worlds.
10 Animated Movies To Watch If You Love Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli fans will be able to appreciate a lot of these iconic films that are perfect for animation aficionados.
10 Movies For New Anime Fans
Unlike an anime series, anime movies can paint a unique plot and can tell a heartwarming story in less than three hours.
The Easiest Anime Characters to Cosplay for Beginners
If attending a con and cosplaying for the first time, here are some of the easiest anime characters to cosplay as for beginners.
How Suzume no Tojimari Could Incorporate Weathering With You's Ending
The flooding of Tokyo depicted in Weathering With You could play a crucial role in Makoto Shinkai's upcoming project.
Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You Demonstrates How Choices Can Be Life-Changing
Makoto Shinkai's most recent work, Weathering With You, perfectly demonstrates how every decision made can be life-changing.
Suzume No Tojimari: Can Makoto Shinkai's Newest Film Live Up to Your Name's Hype?
Suzume no Tojimari is the latest anime movie by the acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai. Will it live up to the hype of his past masterpieces?