The visual beauty of Makoto Shinkai's films, like "The Garden of Words," continues to captivate viewers worldwide. "Children Who Chase Lost Voices" may feel like a departure from Shinkai's usual style ...

Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠, Niitsu Makoto), known as Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠, Shinkai Makoto) is a Japanese animation director, author, and manga artist. Shinkai began his career as a video game animator with ...