Shinkai Makoto’s “Tenki no Ko” has surpassed 10 billion yen in box office revenue

Shinkai Makoto’s latest work “Tenki no Ko” has exceeded 10 billion yen in box office revenue. The film is ranked #1 in Japanese box office revenue for 2019 and joins the following list of top 10 films that have surpassed 10 billion yen in the Read More …

“Tenki no Ko” director Shinkai Makoto pays his respects to the victims of Kyoto Animation arson tragedy

At the midnight early screening of Shinkai Makoto’s “Tenki no Ko”, the filmmaker talked to the guests and conveyed his gratitude to the audience but also wanted to remember the victims of the Kyoto Animation arson tragedy which 33 staff were killed and 36 injured. Read More …

“The Amazing Spider-Man” and “(500) Days of Summer” director Marc Webb to direct Hollywood live-action remake of animated film “Your Name.”

It was announced that “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “500 Days of Summer” director Marc Webb will be directing the Hollywood live-action adaptation of Shinkai Makoto’s animated film “Kimi no Na Wa.” (Your Name.). Paramount and J.J. Abram’s Bad Robot acquired the remake rights from Toho, Read More …