(Press Release) Animation studio CoMix Wave Films, STORY Inc and Toho Co., Ltd. are proud to reveal to the world for the first time, a teaser trailer and new key art for Makoto Shinkai’s highly anticipated film: Suzume no Tojimari (working title). Furthermore, the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Japan on November […]
Director Makoto Shinkai’s follow up to Your Name finally hits select theaters dubbed and subbed in the US today. GKIDS brought it to US theaters in limited release Jan 15th, nationwide today. During a fan preview we watched, there was also a full interview with the director about the film and its themes. So let’s […]
From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls. The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. […]
Your Name is one of the highest grossing anime film’s in Japan reaching levels like that of Spirited Away. With its release in North America, the critical consensus is outstanding for the film with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomato. It is not all that surprising considering the director and the story of the film. Makoto […]
Your Name is one of the highest grossing anime film’s in Japan reaching levels like that of Spirited Away. With its release in North America, the critical consensus is outstanding for the film with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomato. It is not all that surprising considering the director and the story of the film. Makoto […]
“YOUR NAME.” PERFORMS AT NORTH AMERICAN BOX OFFICE WITH $1.7+ MILLION OPENING WEEKEND Debut of International Hit Anime Movie Ranks #4 Among New Releases and #13 Overall FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – April 10, 2017. Funimation Films released its opening weekend results for the North American debut of its theatrical release of “Your Name.” The critically […]
From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls. The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. […]
MAKOTO SHINKAI MASTERPIECE ‘YOUR NAME.’ TO OPEN IN NORTH AMERICAN THEATERS APRIL 7, 2017 Funimation Films Will Debut Animated Global Pop Culture Phenomenon in Both English-Language Dub and Japanese with English Subtitles (Press Release) Flower Mound, TX – January 17, 2017 – Funimation Films will open Makoto Shinkai’s animated blockbuster and global pop culture hit “Your Name.” […]
MAKOTO SHINKAI’S “YOUR NAME.” WINS 2016 BEST ANIMATED FILM AWARD FROM LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION LOS ANGELES, CA – December 5, 2016. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced Sunday that “Your Name.” was selected as Best Animated Film for 2016. The critically acclaimed anime film from director Makoto Shinkai, CoMix Wave Films and […]
“YOUR NAME.” AND DIRECTOR MAKOTO SHINKAI RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR 44TH ANNUAL ANNIE AWARDS Film and Director Selected for Best Animated Feature – Independent and Directing in an Animated Feature Production Categories FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – November 29, 2016. The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced the nominations for its 44th Annual Annie Awards™ which recognize the best […]
