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entertainment2 years ago

The Subtle Studio Ghibli Reference in the Stunning Coming-of-Age Anime 'Suzume'.

Director Makoto Shinkai intentionally included nods to Studio Ghibli in his latest film, Suzume, to root the story closer to reality before revealing its ties to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The best Ghibli reference is a subtle one, where the protagonist enters a magical doorway to save a friend and finds herself in a meadow reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle. However, instead of a romantic connection, Suzume's growth is the focus, and she saves herself by looking back at her past and telling her younger self that everything will be okay.

via Polygon|
#anime#entertainment#howls-moving-castle
entertainment2 years ago

'Suzume': A Tale of Love, Hope, and Memory Amid Disaster.

Makoto Shinkai's latest anime feature, "Suzume," is set in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake that devastated Japan's Tohoku region, centering on themes of loss and grief. The film follows a young girl, Suzume, who travels across disaster-stricken Japan in hopes to save the country from its devastation. Shinkai discussed building Suzume's world and the film's universal message of disaster and hope.

via Variety|
#anime#entertainment#hope
entertainment2 years ago

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume: A Bridge of Memory and Epic Love Story.

Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume, draws upon Japan's real-world history with natural disasters to tell an epic story that plays like a love letter to the country and all its natural beauty. Shinkai wants the movie to speak to younger moviegoers especially and connect the older and younger generations through a communal or unified experience. The film's worms are an interesting and terrifying metaphor for Japan's history with earthquakes, and the idea of closing doors being the only way to avert disaster is a reflection of Japan's declining population. The relationship between Tamaki and Suzume shows that there are certain parental relationships that can exist, perhaps even without the connection of blood. Daijin's fame is an interesting little character detail that illustrates the current shape of Japanese society.

via The Verge|
#entertainment#family-structure#japan
entertainment2 years ago

Makoto Shinkai's 'Suzume': A Personal and Epic Anime Masterpiece.

Japanese director Makoto Shinkai's recent anime films have featured the music of Japanese rock band Radwimps, resulting in award-winning scores and a broadened audience for the band. The collaboration began with the global hit "Your Name" and continues with their latest film, "Suzume." Lead singer and songwriter Yojiro Noda sees the partnership as a chance to push the band's artistic boundaries while learning new skills like orchestration. The band's music has even influenced changes to Shinkai's narratives.

via The New York Times|
#anime#collaboration#entertainment
film2 years ago

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.

via Vulture|
#anime#film#japanese-cinema
movies2 years ago

Exploring the Enchanting World of 'Suzume': A Review

Makoto Shinkai's latest animated film, "Suzume," blends mythology and modernity in a thoroughly modern world of magic, spells, old gods, Instagram posts, and texts. The story follows a 17-year-old girl named Suzume who accidentally unleashes chaos over Japan and must help a man turned into a three-legged chair to prevent a catastrophic earthquake. While the film delivers on drama and physical comedy, it falls short in elaborating the rules of its world and fully squaring its mythology with real environmental tragedies.

via The New York Times|
#adventure#animated-film#makoto-shinkai
film2 years ago

Exploring the Magic and Disappointment of Makoto Shinkai's Suzume

Suzume, the newest feature from director Makoto Shinkai, tells the story of high schooler Suzume Iwato who discovers the mystical causes behind earthquakes in Japan and becomes wrapped up in an epic race to save her country from an impending tectonic cataclysm. The film is a road trip movie that doubles as a coming-of-age story about a girl learning to make her way through the world both on her own and with the help of unexpectedly kind strangers. Shinkai's signature use of oversaturated colors and playing with light to give natural settings an almost otherworldly splendor is in full force, making Suzume one of his strongest outings yet.

via The Verge|
#anime#coming-of-age#fantasy
entertainment2 years ago

"Suzume" dominates box office in China and Korea with $50M opening and strong third week expansion.

Makoto Shinkai's latest anime film, Suzume, has earned $50 million in its opening weekend in China, making it the biggest start for a non-Chinese film this year. The film is projected to finish its run at around $90 million, which would be the biggest performance ever by a Japanese animated feature. This success highlights the growing popularity of Japanese anime in China's movie market, while Hollywood superhero films have been struggling. Suzume follows a 17-year-old high school girl who helps a mysterious young man close doors from an outer realm that are releasing disasters all across Japan.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#chinese-box-office#entertainment#hollywood