Born in Nagano, Japan, in 1973, he is a renowned film director, writer, and animator celebrated for his visually stunning and emotionally resonant animated films. Initially working in the gaming industry, he gained recognition with his short film "Voices of a Distant Star." His breakthrough feature, "Your Name," became a global phenomenon, blending fantasy and romance with breathtaking animation. His works often explore themes of love, distance, and human connection, earning him international acclaim.
YOUR NAME
Your Name is a Japanese animated romantic fantasy film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story revolves around two high school students who...
CHILDREN WHO CHASE LOST VOICES
Children Who Chase Lost Voices follows a young girl who embarks on a journey to a mystical land to revive her deceased father. Along the way, she...
GARDEN OF WORDS
Garden of Words is a beautifully animated Japanese film that tells the story of a high school student who skips class to sketch shoe designs in a...
THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS
In a post-war Japan, two friends build an aircraft in order to reach a mysterious tower that is visible from their hometown. Their dreams and...
5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND
5 Centimeters Per Second is a breathtakingly beautiful and poignant anime film that follows the story of two childhood friends who are separated by...
VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR
Voices of a Distant Star is a Japanese animated science fiction drama film that follows two high school students who are separated by space and time....
THE GARDEN OF WORDS
The Garden of Words is a Japanese animated drama film about a high school student who dreams of becoming a shoemaker and a mysterious woman he meets...
WEATHERING WITH YOU
Weathering with You is a Japanese animated romantic fantasy drama film about a high school boy who runs away to Tokyo and befriends a girl who has the...
WEATHERING WITH YOU
Weathering With You is a visually stunning Japanese animated film that delves into the mystical bond between a young boy and a girl with the...
YOUR NAME.
Your Name. is a visually stunning anime film that tells the story of two teenagers, Mitsuha and Taki, who inexplicably begin to swap bodies. As they...