Makoto Shinkai

2 summariesYoung Adult, Romance, Fantasy

Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese filmmaker and author known for his work in animation and storytelling. He is recognized for his films such as "5 Centimeters per Second" and "Weathering With You," both of which explore themes of love and distance. Shinkai's distinctive visual style and emotional narratives have garnered significant attention in the realm of contemporary animation.

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Books by Makoto Shinkai

2 books available

5 Centimeters per Second
Makoto Shinkai
4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
Two souls navigate time and distance, bound by the echoes of a love that blooms and fades like cherry blossoms.
Weathering With You
Makoto Shinkai
4.0 (472) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a Tokyo always raining, a runaway boy and an orphan girl who controls the weather must choose between a sunny paradise and the irreversible cost of her power.