Ranking the Best Makoto Shinkai Movies and Anime Romances, Including the Breathtaking Suzume.

Makoto Shinkai, the director, writer, and storyboard artist of his films, is known for his visually stunning anime movies that are highly charged with emotionality. With the release of his latest film, Suzume, it's the perfect time to familiarize yourself with all of Shinkai's animated films. From his early 2000s sci-fi efforts to the magical-realist fantasies he's best known for today, we've ranked his major releases below. One thing seemed clear as we watched each film back to back: For the most part, Shinkai's films are getting better and better with each new release.