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Makoto Shinkai

Japanese anime director

  • Fame58.8
  • Momentum0.0
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  • Age
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    Born 1973
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    2016
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Updated 2026-06-21

Makoto Niitsu , known as Makoto Shinkai , is a Japanese filmmaker and novelist. A founder of CoMix Wave Films, he is known for his anime feature films enriched with visually-appealing animation and romantic stories depicting teenagers and high school students.

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  • Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director
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Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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