Breathtaking illustrations, poetic and introspective storytelling, and stories that often revolve around themes of love, longing, and human connection, Makoto Shinkai needs no introduction for animation lovers. With a knack for capturing the small, seemingly ordinary moments and details of life, his films are sensitive to the ephemeral nature of life and beauty. His narratives are more like poetic monologues, shifting between emotions and contemplation. If you’ve been avoiding animation due to its typical fast-paced, action-oriented, exaggerated narrative, Shinkai’s filmography is definitely going to surprise you. Shinkai’s visual language is focused on the relentless pursuit of the “art of stillness” through static visuals that carry delicate emotions. At their core, Makoto Shinkai films are known for their distinctive combination of hyper-realistic visual artistry that captures both the beauty and melancholy of the mundane. In this article, we’re exploring the best works by Shinkai. The Top 5 Makoto Shinkai FilmsIf you love films that compel you to feel, this is your pot of gold. 1. Your Name (2016) We were taught as kids to keep away from strangers, but what if you realize that your soul gets swapped with that of a stranger's from time to time? Set against the backdrop of urban Tokyo, Your Name centers on a search for a real connection in a world where we are isolated by our modern lives. As the two teenagers, Taki Tachibana (voiced by Ryûnosuke Kamiki) and Mitsuha Miyamizu (voiced by Mone Kamishiraishi), begin mysteriously swapping souls, they feel an urge to...
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