Okay, fellow Shinkai fans, get ready to freak out a bit (or a lot)! If you’re anything like me—someone whose anime journey completely changed thanks to Your Name (that movie hit me hard during COVID) and who still gets chills thinking about Weathering with You—then the news about Makoto Shinkai’s upcoming animated film has you buzzing for sure.
As an animator who’s obsessed with beautiful visuals, I’m absolutely thrilled. Seriously!
What’s the Buzz?
Makoto Shinkai himself dropped a little New Year’s gift on X (Twitter), saying that he has spent all of 2024 working hard on his next movie—his upcoming animated film that he promises will show “a new world that no one has ever seen before.” That already has the whole anime community gasping! Shinkai said we can expect some news about this new Makoto Shinkai movie in 2025. There’s no official release date yet, but hey, we’ll take any hints we can get!
Knowing Shinkai’s style, this is likely going to be another original story, which makes his work so unique and special. His films never feel like the usual anime fare; they always bring fresh worlds and deep emotions that stick with you.
あけましておめでとうございます！2024年は、僕にとっては新作映画のために費やした一年でした。まだ誰も観たことのない新しい世界を、仲間たちとゼロから積み上げていくのは強い喜びです。今年は何らかの形でお知らせできるようにがんばります。2025年が皆さんにとって穏やかな年になりますように。
December 31, 2024
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Sci-Fi Shinkai?!
Here’s a wild rumor flying around online: Shinkai might be diving into science fiction for his next movie! Imagine that—Shinkai, who usually crafts tales about love, nature, or natural disasters, suddenly setting an anime project far into the future. It would be a big shift from his past works like Your Name and Weathering with You.
But honestly, if anyone can make us feel something deeply in a sci-fi setting, it’s Makoto Shinkai. He has a special way of blending stunning visuals with powerful, emotional storytelling, no matter the genre. This potential sci-fi twist makes the anticipation even bigger!
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AND There’s More!
While we eagerly wait for the 2025 release of Shinkai’s upcoming movie, there’s something else Shinkai fans will love: a live-action adaptation of 5 Centimeters per Second coming out in Fall 2025. That’s huge—this film’s story captured so many hearts in its anime form, so seeing it adapted live is going to be amazing.
So mark your calendars for Fall 2025 because Shinkai’s world is expanding in more ways than ONE!
Why the Excitement for the Upcoming Movie Is Real
Makoto Shinkai has given us incredible films like:
- The Garden of Words (2013)
- Your Name (2016)
- Weathering with You (2019)
- Suzume (2022)
Each one is a perfect combo of breathtaking animation and a story that pulls at your heartstrings. Because of that, the hype for his upcoming movie is through the roof. While we wait, why not rewatch some of these classics or get HYPED for the 5 Centimeters per Second live-action?
Shinkai, Take My Money Already!
As a huge Shinkai fan—and an animator myself—I’m beyond excited for this new film. It’s always about more than just the beautiful animation with Makoto Shinkai. It’s about how his stories reach into your heart and leave a lasting impression. I’m totally confident his 2025 movie will be another unforgettable masterpiece.
In the meantime, if you want something to watch with a bit of Shinkai influence, check out my film, Under the Blaze. You might spot some inspiration there. Let me know what you think!
To all fellow fans: get ready, because Makoto Shinkai’s next artistic journey is coming—and it’s going to be epic. The future of anime’s looking bright!
If you want, I can help tailor it further or add more evergreen info about the impact of Shinkai’s films on anime as a whole. Just let me know!
