Screen Rant 2s5h6u Your Name Your Name is a 2016 animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story centers around two high school students, Taki and Mitsuha, who inexplicably begin to swap bodies. Set in both Tokyo and a rural town, the film explores themes of identity and connection as the characters navigate their intertwined lives. Through its rich animation and poignant narrative, Your Name captivates audiences with its exploration of fate and self-discovery. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:42:23 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Want An Anime With That Makoto Shinkai Feel? You Need To Look Out For This New Netflix Film]] 3k4h4g /lost-starlight-classic-makoto-shinkai-feel-netflix-anime/<![CDATA[Hannah Diffey]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Netflix's new Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight, is set to be the perfect next-watch for fans of Makoto Shinkai's films like Your Name. ]]><![CDATA[

For fans who are still chasing the emotional high of Your Name or the quiet longing of Voices of a Distant Star, Netflix has something new to offer. Lost in Starlight, a visually breathtaking anime directed by Han Ji-won, is set to premiere on May 30, and it is already drawing comparisons to the poetic and emotional storytelling style of Makoto Shinkai. For fans of romantic, soul-stirring anime, this might just be the next must-watch to add to all planning lists. 4h2e6i

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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:42:23 GMT/lost-starlight-classic-makoto-shinkai-feel-netflix-anime/
<![CDATA[With a New Movie On the Horizon 5z2m1k Your Name's Director Is Ready to Surprise Everyone]]>/anime-movie-your-name-director-makoto-shinkai-new-film/<![CDATA[Hannah Diffey]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[Weathering With You]]><![CDATA[ Makoto Shinkai, the director of Your Name and Weathering With You, is making another film and it is set to be very different from his past works. ]]><![CDATA[

Makoto Shinkai, the visionary filmmaker behind Your Name and Weathering With You, has captivated audiences with his emotional stories and breathtaking animation. However, fans should brace themselves for something completely unexpected in his next project. In a recent interview with Newtype magazine, Shinkai teased that his film will be unlike anything he has ever done before. Given his track record of exploring themes of love, destiny, and the supernatural, this revelation has left audiences eager to see how he will challenge expectations.

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<![CDATA[Your Name Producer Pleas for Light Sentencing Amid Child Prostitution Trial]] 3r4k4x /your-name-anime-movie-producer-arrest-sentencing-trial/<![CDATA[Evan D. Mullicane]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Your Name producer Koichiro Ito is pleading for a light sentence after itting to soliciting sex from a minor. ]]><![CDATA[

Your Nameproducer Koichiro Ito is asking for a light sentence after itting guilt in a child prosecution trial. As reported by Japanese publication NHK News, representatives for Ito claim that the disgraced producer has reached a settlement with two out of the three victims and that he will participate in counseling to reduce the risk of him repeating his crimes. The defense is asking for a suspended sentence.

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<![CDATA[Makoto Shinkai 6q4x71 the Director of Your Name, Plans to Introduce His Next Anime Movie ASAP]]>/anime-movie-makoto-shinkai-new-film-plans-factoid/<![CDATA[Angela Davis]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ 2025 looks to be a huge year for movies, and Makoto Shinkai is officially adding to the hype by announcing he plans to reveal his next film soon! ]]><![CDATA[

The director of the hit 2016 film Your Name, Makoto Shinkai, officially has plans to announce his next big film to fans as soon as possible. Makoto Shinkai has become a huge name in anime over the past decade. While he's been making films since the 2000s, his landmark subversive sci-fi romance, Your Name, caught the attention of anime fans everywhere. His fame only grew with his follow-up projects, Weathering with You and Suzume. Now, his next film is on the horizon, and Shinkai wants to ensure that the fans know it!

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Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:15:14 GMT/anime-movie-makoto-shinkai-new-film-plans-factoid/
<![CDATA[Your Name Ending Explained (In Detail)]] 121c4b /your-name-movie-ending-explained-meaning/<![CDATA[Marcelo Leite]]><![CDATA[Tom Russell]]><![CDATA[Movies]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Your Name, a 2016 animated film, combines an emotional love story with a sci-fi time travel element in a plot that can be hard to follow. ]]><![CDATA[

The ending of Your Name explained the end of the beautiful and emotional story, but it also seemed somewhat confusing due to its time travel storyline. In Your Name, Taki and Mitsuha are two high school students who seem to have a strong bond even though they do not know each other. The way Your Name explained its narrative is not exactly linear. Still, despite its complex time travel plot, Your Name charmed audiences with a heartwarming story about a connection so strong that it could travel time and space.

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<![CDATA[Only One of Makoto Shinkai's Movies Had a Disappointing Ending 3w3q6z And That's Why It Needs a Sequel]]>/makoto-shinkai-movie-disappointing-ending-why-needs-sequel/<![CDATA[Hannah Diffey]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Mitsuha and Taki's ending in Your Name left many viewers unsatisfied, but here's how Makoto Shinkai could fix that moving forward. ]]><![CDATA[

Your Name, the critically acclaimed anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai, captivated audiences around the world with its stunning animation, complex characters, and emotional story involving time travel and body-swapping. The end of the film, where Mitsuha and Taki finally reunite years after their extraordinary experiences, left many fans longing for more. While the two characters' reunion was heartfelt and full of hope, it stopped short of the romantic moment that many viewers had anticipated. This ending, while remaining consistent with the plot and staying true to the film's themes, opened the door for a potential sequel that explores Mitsuha and Taki's future relationship.

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/dead-demons-destruction-makoto-shinkai-praise-suzume/<![CDATA[Joshua Fox]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[Suzume]]><![CDATA[ Makoto Shinkai is one of the biggest names in anime of the past decade, and he's recently offered high praise to a new anime film coming out soon. ]]><![CDATA[

Makoto Shinkai, best known for films like Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume, has easily become one of the biggest names in anime over the past decade. The emotional depth of his storytelling, combined with the incredible animation, music, and overall direction, are among the best of any film, and each new release has been treated as a major event among animation fans worldwide.

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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:58:24 GMT/dead-demons-destruction-makoto-shinkai-praise-suzume/
<![CDATA[Your Name is Great Because it Subverts a Classic Trope]] 2j54v /your-name-anime-film-subvert-body-swapping-trope/<![CDATA[Angela Davis]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Makoto Shinkai's film Your Name was a hit with fans, and it's because it took one of the most common media tropes and subverted it in the best way. ]]><![CDATA[

What makes the 2016 film Your Name great is the way it subverts the classic body swapping trope that is so common not just in anime but in other media too. The body swap storyline has become so prevalent in fiction that it has become a trope in countless films and television series like Freaky Friday, Gravity Falls, and The Owl House. Traditionally, this narrative is used as a way to give two or more polar opposite characters a situation where they come to understand the perspective of the other. This eventually leads to the two reconciling their differences and improving their relationship with one another. This type of story is difficult to pull off today because of how common the trope and its clichés are, but the film Your Name actually expanded upon the idea and subverted it in the best way.

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/suzume-trailer-release-date-your-name-director/<![CDATA[Angela Davis]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[ Suzume, the latest film from Makoto Shinkai, has been a huge hit in Japan. Now, Crunchyroll has unveiled its international release with a new trailer. ]]><![CDATA[

The newest film from the director of Your Name, titled Suzume, has just gotten a new trailer and international release date. Makoto Shinkai is a name that has become well-known to anime fans in recent years. The director is best known for his more dramatic works with a genre twist to tell unique stories that flip common tropes on their head and give audiences something they've never seen before. Shinkai has been creating films in Japan since the early 2000s. However, he found international acclaim with 2016's Your Name, which was a clever take on the traditional body swap story with a sci-fi twist leading to one of the best anime endings. Three years later, he would become an Oscar nominee with his follow-up film Weathering With You. Now, Shinkai is back with a new tale, and it looks to be his most ambitious yet.

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<![CDATA[10 Best Coming Of Age Anime Movies (According To Reddit)]] 6a176a /best-coming-of-age-anime-reddit/<![CDATA[Anunay Sharma]]><![CDATA[TV]]><![CDATA[Your Name]]><![CDATA[Anime]]><![CDATA[A Silent Voice]]><![CDATA[ Watching an anime character go through their journey and become a more mature and adult version of themselves is a cornerstone of many movies. ]]><![CDATA[

With the recent release of the trailer for Suzume, being directed by Makato Shinkai, director of the much acclaimed, Your Name, fans have been wondering whether this new project will also be a coming-of-age story. While a lot of fans love anime because of the limitless possibilities in storytelling and visual graphics, character journeys are also a big part of the storylines which fans love to see.

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