Finished watching Suzume for the 2nd time after watching it in theaters back in April. I can now say which order Iike Makoto Shinkai's major films:
Kimi no na Wa (Your Name) 2016
It has stunning visuals for being a 2016 film. Based on romance through time caused by a natural disaster was an interesting concept. I remember the asian kids in my college anime club pirating it and we all watched it. The end of the film made me so mad but when I rewatched it a couple years later a lot made more sense and I grew to love the film.
2. Suzume no Tojimari (Suzume) 2022
Much like Shinkai's first film, it is once again a time travel brought on by a natural disaster with romance but not it's main focus. It was my first Shinkai film I saw in theaters and I loved it! The visuals have improved a lot and the voice acting was great with a cast having first time major roles in film.
3. Tenki no Ko (Weathering with you) 2019
More of a coming of age-young romance brought on by supernatural weather rather than time travel, Tenki no Ko was a great film. But after watching the first film and Suzume, I think this is one of Shinkai's weaker films. I think it was trying to be like Kimi no na Wa with the younger cast and a disaster bringing the two main characters together.
Overall, Makoto Shinkai is still my favorite director. I've loved his other works like Garden of Words, She and Her Cat, Children Who Chase Lost Voices, and 5 Centimeters Per Second. I'm looking forward to his next major film and hopefully he'll bring something new to the table.
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@animangacreators Challenge #8: Fashion Week
day seven: favorite outfit worn by a character in your favorite season of the year
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★ 【みかづきあきら!】 「 みかづきあきら 」 ☆
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I saw Makoto Shinkai’s new film “Suzume” in IMAX during its opening weekend 🚪
It was not as great as “Your name.” However, I liked it more than Shinkai’s previous film, “Weathering with You.”
“Suzume” looks beautiful as expected with a couple stand-out moments and character animations.
Yet it feels lacking in fresh, impressive visual surprises. Shinkai (and his team) mostly stick close to what he knows. What’s here are the sort of sights you pretty much have seen before if you’ve watched his previous works. It’s pretty, but familiar.
Storywise, it’s much more about the titular character’s journey than the romance (which feels underdeveloped). It’s a pretty fun adventure with road trip-like moments.
I found the themes of loss and past tragedy to be moving. Having certain parts more fleshed out / more depth would’ve made more of an emotional impact though.
The music is notably pretty great, with a lot less use of lyrical songs and instead more instrumental tracks. Solid performances from the vocal cast, too.
Likewise, the audio team did a good job with the sound design bringing Suzume’s world to life.
I’ve been anticipating “Suzume” to be somewhat divisive. So far, reception seems pretty split among my friends and acquaintances who’ve seen it.
Suzume was an enjoyable and emotional experience, despite certain elements being undercooked.
���� 3.5 out of 5.
Trailers:
https://youtu.be/F7nQ0VUAOXg
https://youtu.be/FVU0zESXS5c
(Photo:
[Left] In Japan, for almost every movie, you can buy a “pamphlet,” a book that has information, interviews, concept art, and/or scenes from the movie.
[Right] Some movies come with a freebie. In Suzume’s case, it’s a booklet with notes, interviews, and concept art.
[Center] Japanese theaters have a gift shop selling movie merch. It’s cool but can be dangerous. I bought a keychain.)
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Shukusai feat.Miura Toko - RADWIMPS
Anime: Weathering with You
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