Makoto Shinkai, the visionary director behind blockbuster anime films like Your Name and Suzume, took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish his followers a Happy New Year and reflect on his journey throughout 2024. In his post, he shared that he spent much of the year working on his highly anticipated new movie, describing it as a "great joy to build a new world that no one has ever seen before from scratch with my colleagues." This insight has stirred excitement among fans eagerly awaiting his next cinematic creation. Shinkai also expressed his commitment to keeping fans informed about the progress of the film throughout 2025, concluding with a heartfelt message: "I hope that 2025 will be a peaceful year for all of you."
Makoto Shinkai’s Recent Films: A Legacy of Success
Shinkai’s reputation as a master filmmaker continues to grow with each release. His most recent and iconic films include:
- The Garden of Words (2013)
- Your Name (2016) – One of the highest-grossing anime films of all time
- Weathering with You (2019)
- Suzume (2022) – Another critical and commercial success
Fans of Shinkai’s work are already looking ahead to his upcoming projects. In particular, the live-action adaptation of his beloved film 5 Centimeters per Second has been making waves. This live-action version is slated for a Fall 2025 release, with Hokuto Matsumura from SixTONES set to star as Takaki Tono. Matsumura, known for his previous work with Shinkai as the voice of Souta Munakata in Suzume, will lead the project alongside Nanoka Hara, who plays Suzume Iwato in the anime.
Shinkai’s Connection to the CoMix Wave Films Theater
In exciting news for Shinkai fans, there’s more to look forward to beyond his new films. The director is involved in a project close to his heart—CoMix Wave Films is set to open a new film theater in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, Shinkai’s hometown. This venue, called CWF CINEMAS, is set to open in summer 2026. According to Animation Business Journal, Shinkai has taken a hands-on role in the project, investing through his company, Shinkai Creative Co., Ltd. CoMix Wave Films, the powerhouse studio known for producing Shinkai's iconic films such as Suzume, Weathering with You, Your Name, and 5 Centimeters per Second, is also an investor in the venture.
This marks an exciting new chapter in Shinkai's career, as his films will soon be celebrated in a state-of-the-art cinema designed to capture the magic of his breathtaking anime worlds.
What’s Next for Shinkai?
With the 2025 film release and the new theater project in the works, Makoto Shinkai’s future projects are sure to captivate audiences globally. Whether you’re a fan of his anime masterpieces or looking forward to his involvement in new live-action films, 2025 promises to be a thrilling year for Shinkai enthusiasts.
As always, Shinkai’s dedication to creating visually stunning worlds and emotionally charged stories continues to cement his legacy in the anime film industry, and fans eagerly anticipate what new heights he will reach in his next masterpiece.
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