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Disconcerting Incident: Earthquakes Hit the Same Places Suzume Visits

Earthquakes are nothing new to Japan, and natural disasters are familiar enough for the Japanese people to joke about them rather than be scared. However, an anime predicting where the earthquake will hit will still leave you feeling slightly uncomfortable.

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‘Suzume’ is All Set for its Streaming Debut on Crunchyroll this Week

Have you seen the anime movie ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ that took the world by storm earlier this year? It was a game-changer, raking in an impressive $320 million worldwide and earning its place as the top-grossing anime film in 2023. Fans have been buzzing about it since its debut, eagerly anticipating[…]

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Suzume no Tojimari: Here’s where you can stream it online in the US.

Suzume no Tojimari is a Japanese anime movie that hit theatres on 14 April 2023. Like previous Makato Shinkai films, it’s a smash hit! The story writer is popular for his unique writing style and his films like Ghibli, are slowly becoming a brand. Suzume was met with very positive reviews with critics […]

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Director Makoto Shinkai Reflects on His Inspiration Behind Suzume

By now, we all are aware of how popular Makoto Shinkai’s third magnum opus Suzume has become. As overwhelming as it can get, you must admit that this does not occur every time. This also means that the film is sure to stand among the most recommended films by anime fans. The director-writer mad[…]

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Suzume: Film Earns $2.15 Million on Friday at the US Box Office!

Makoto Shinkai’s latest film Suzume has been a trending topic since its release. The film broke records one after another at the Japanese box office and stayed in the top 10 list for weeks. In Japan alone, the film has grossed over $250 million in revenue. With its worldwide release, Suzume is […]

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Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume Film Keeps Making New Records Around the World

What is it about Shinkai’s art that so many people connect with? First and foremost, it’s stunning. He’s a master of light and shadow, adding visual flair to his animated tales that only adds to their charm. Yet it’s not simply the gorgeous animation—Shinkai conveys global stories while being[…]

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Suzume will Premiere at the New York International Children’s Film Festival!

Suzume no Tojimari turned out to be one of the highest-grossing films last year. Although the film has now fallen to number 9, it stayed among the top three for weeks. If you’re wondering what made this movie last for so long, you don’t have to, because now the movie is arriving in the West. On[…]

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The Third Makoto Shinkai Film ‘Suzume’ Sold 10 Million Tickets in Japan

Suzume is a modern action adventure road movie in which a 17-year-old girl named Suzume assists a strange young man in closing exterior portals that are spewing calamities all around Japan. Suzume is directed and written by Shinkai, and he also wrote the screenplay of the film. Shinkai wrote[…]

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Shinkai’s Suzume Film Nominated for 73rd Berlin International Film Festival

On January 23, Jiji Press announced that Makato Shinkai’s anime film Suzume no Tojimari has been nominated at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film is the first Japanese film to compete for the Golden Bear award since 2021, when director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Guzen to Sozo” won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.
Additionally, Suzume is […]

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Shin Ultraman, Suzume, and More Nominated for Japan Academy Film Prizes

The Japan Academy Film Prize Association held a press conference in Tokyo on Monday, revealing the nominees for various awards for its 46th annual event. The list includes five animation films and some live-action films for different categories. The 46th Annual Japan Academy Film Prize Awards will[…]

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Suzume becomes 25th Highest-Grossing Film of All-Time in Japan!

Suzume continues to hit milestone after milestone since its release last year. Not only it is standing strong in the top 10 highest-grossing films every week but has also become one of the highest-grossing films of all time. As of Sunday, which marks the movie’s tenth weekend, it has earned 12.49[…]

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The First Slam Dunk Continues Reign at #1, Suzume Follows at 2

The last year has witnessed some of the most dominating anime films at the Japanese box office. One Piece Film: Red, Suzume, The First Slam Dunk, and many more have taken the top spot and reigned for a long time instead of dropping off in the next few weeks. The First Slam Dunk, based on Takehiko[…]