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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 CLAMP's manga. The story of Sakura collecting magical cards is a quintessential magical girl anime alongside Sailor Moon. Its beautiful animation and portrayal of diverse forms of love were adored worldwide.

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.

An anime adaptation of Naoko Takeuchi's shojo manga. A middle school girl transforms to fight evil as a magical girl. It became the center of youth culture and gained global popularity. It profoundly influenced subsequent works and ranks among anime's greatest achievements.

A Japanese animation film director. "Your Name" achieved the highest box office record in anime film history. Its overwhelming visual quality and romantic narrative gained worldwide popularity. Subsequent works "Weathering with You" and "Suzume" also became massive hits. A pivotal figure expanding Japanese animation culture globally.