Opening Five Minutes for Garden of Words

“We met, for each of us to start off. Takao was skipping high school, sketching shoes in a Japanese garden, trying to become a shoemaker, when he encounters a mysterious woman, Yukino. Without arranging it they end up meeting again and again, only on rainy days, deepening their relationship and opening up to each other. … Continued

During the screening of “Children who chase lost voices from deep below” at the London Film Festival last week, we were blessed with the presence of director extraordinaire Makoto Shinkai! After some begging from our part, we manage to get him to agree to an interview! So, if you have any questions you’d like to … Continued

Crunchyroll to Celebrate the Work of Acclaimed Anime Director Makoto Shinkai on March 5, 2010 Hailed as the “Next Miyazaki” by The Japan Times, Crunchyroll and CoMix Wave Films celebrates Global Shinkai Day and will honor the works of director and creator extraordinaire Makoto Shinkai beginning Saturday, March 5, 2010 at 5:00 pm (PST) and … Continued

With blessings from CoMix Wave Films, Makoto Shinkai English fan forum and fansite, http://cherryblossomsfalling.myfastforum.org/, and the online anime distribution leader, Crunchyroll, will collaborate in honoring one of the anime industry’s celebrated directors and visionaries for one day only on February 28, 2009. More information can be found at the company’s website at crunchyroll. – 5 … Continued