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The master filmmaker behind films likeYour Name,Weathering With You, andGarden of Words, Makoto Shinkai has once again caught the imagination of the whole world with his latest movie,Suzume no Tojimari, released in 2022. The success of this film is enough proof that cemented Makoto Shinkai’s status as a modern anime legend.
On top of that, he is often regarded as the successor to Hayao Miyazaki’s legacy, so his works always receive extremely wide acclaim. However, in a twist of surprise, Shinkai opened up about his creative vision and artistic philosophy in an interview. The words that he said threw everyone off guard, and fans would be thrilled to know his opinion for being compared with Hayao Miyazaki.
Makoto Shinkai Will Never be The Next Miyazaki!
Makoto Shinkaihas been long regarded as the heir to Hayao Miyazaki’s throne. However, according to Shinkai, this cannot really be said to compare the two directors, because there are fundamental differences in their storytelling approaches.
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Shinkai reflected in a 2016 interview, that Miyazaki has this tendency to speak in a paternally wise way, always teaching the new generation about the morals of his stories. However, Shinkai said his films relate deeply with his protagonists who are often young and deal with issues related to adolescence and discovery, just like any other normal kid.
I don’t know if that’s a generation thing or a personal thing, but I can’t tell teenagers what they should do, or how to live their lives. Because I remember those emotions I had when I was a teenager – I remember failure, I remember how great it was to talk with a girl I had a crush on – and I still have them. So our messages are very different.
Shinkai explains that he does not pretend to give a message to the teenagers on how to live, instead, he bases most of his stories on his own experiences and learnings during his youth. Such a unique perspective makes his story a more sympathetic and relatable experience for his audience. From these points, Shinkai established his voice to be heard in anime with differences from the iconic style of Miyazaki.
Shinkai’s Characters & Environments Are Filled With Realism & Relatability
Shinkai’s characters are often emotionally relatable. By mixing hyper-realism with all the old elements of traditional animation reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, he builds an immersive environment in his films which makes us feel that we are inside his world. From the subtle way of light to the careful placement of everyday objects, every background element becomes a nuanced tool for a narrative.
Shinkai’s character designs are also subtle with deep expressions through body language and the environmental ambiance. Some of his styles though are somewhat borrowed fromStudio Ghibli, in terms of flat faces and a heavy silhouette of dark lines. Still, his approach to character design is simple and not very overdone.
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What differentiates Makoto Shinkai from other creators is the synergy between his detailed art style and his focus on the core narrative. He presents a rather subtle and realistic cinematic style that doesn’t comprise with other anime movies. So, it seems like Shinkai doesn’t have to be the next Miyazaki, instead, we should now start searching for the next Shinkai!
Suzumeis available to stream onNetflixandCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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