At least, that’s the case when it comes to Suzume, director Makoto Shinkai’s latest captivating animated film. Thanks to its strong cast and thought-provoking exploration of the grieving ...

As in Shinkai’s previous films, the other-world coexists seamlessly with a detailed evocation of daily Japanese life A real crowd-pleaser, Suzume released in Japan in November 2022, amassing ...

Let’s get this out of the way up front: If there was any doubt that Makoto Shinkai is the undisputed visual champion of the anime form, “Suzume” provides the final knockout punch.