Makoto Shinkai

A feature-length animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story of a Tokyo boy and a rural girl who swap bodies in their dreams became Japan's second-highest-grossing film. Its breathtaking visuals and moving story sparked a global cultural phenomenon.

An anime based on Ai Yazawa's shojo manga. A mature work depicting the friendship and romance of two women sharing the same name. Its world deeply intertwined with fashion and music gained immense female fan support, becoming an iconic shojo manga of the 2000s.

One of Japan's foremost anime film directors, who has redefined the commercial potential of Japanese animation worldwide. His 2016 film 'Your Name' (Kimi no Na wa) earned over 25 billion yen at the box office, becoming the second highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and a global cultural event. Subsequent films 'Weathering with You' and 'Suzume' were also international hits, consistently ranking among the highest-grossing anime films globally. Recognized internationally as a master of anime cinema alongside Hayao Miyazaki, Shinkai is renowned for his breathtaking photorealistic landscape art, innovative use of light and weather, and poignant love stories that resonate across cultural boundaries. His works have been instrumental in expanding anime's mainstream global audience.

A 2016 theatrical anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai. Two teenagers with switched bodies living in different worlds meet and fall in love. Its stunning visual presentation and compelling narrative became a social phenomenon, breaking Japanese film box office records and influencing Shinkai's subsequent works.

A 2019 theatrical anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai. A boy meets a girl with the ability to stop rain in a major city. Following 'Your Name's success, it became a major hit praised for its visual magnificence and character depth. Widely supported domestically and internationally as Shinkai's culminating masterpiece.

A Japanese animation film director. Created emotionally resonant and visually beautiful works including "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Wolf Children." Highly regarded for profound narratives exploring themes of family, time, and growth. With numerous international film festival awards, he significantly introduces Japanese animation to global audiences.