Suzume soars: Makoto Shinkai’s latest film breaks box office records worldwide

Makoto Shinkai’s latest film Suzume became a worldwide box office success, selling more than 2 million copies outside of Japan. The film, which is scheduled to be shown in 199 countries and territories, topped the charts in every country in which it was released on its first day of screening. This achievement follows the film’s already impressive success in Japan, where it grossed more than 14,135,342,670 yen (approx.

Break records and exceed expectations

Suzume’s release in Japan exceeded expectations, debuting at No. 1 and selling 1.33 million tickets, grossing 1.88 billion yen (about US$13.49 million) in its first three days. The film surpassed Shinkai’s previous works, Your Name. and Weathering With You, which sold 38.7% and 14.8% more tickets and earned 47.4% and 14.4% more in the first three days, marking the strongest opening days of any Shinkai film. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the global release.

An all-star cast and crew

Suzume features an all-star cast and crew, with actress Nanoka Hara lending her voice to heroine Suzume Iwato. Hokuto Matsumura, a member of the idol group SixTONES, made his voice actor debut as Sōta Munakata, a young man who embarks on a journey with Suzume as the “door-closing master”. The film is directed and written by Makoto Shinkai, with Masayoshi Tanaka designing the characters and Kenichi Tsuchiya serving as animation director. The film was artistically directed by Takumi Tanji, while the film’s production was a collaboration between CoMix Wave Films and Story Inc. TOHO is distributing the film, and the musical score was composed by Seattle-based Hollywood film composer Kazuma Jinnouchi. and RADWIMPS. Toaka, the TikTok sensation, lent her voice to one of the film’s theme songs, “Suzume.”

The Magic of Suzume

Suzume tells the story of Suzume Iwato, a young girl who has the power to close doors to other worlds. She meets Sōta Munakata, who is looking for his missing sister, and together they go in search of her. They encounter various obstacles and enemies along the way, but their bond grows stronger as they face these challenges together. The film’s stunning animation and emotional storytelling has captivated audiences around the world, making it a must-see for fans of Makoto Shinkai and anime in general.

The future of Suzume

With its immense success, Suzume is becoming a global phenomenon and fans are eagerly awaiting the release in their respective countries. The box office success and critical acclaim have already made the film one of the most popular and popular anime films of all time. As the film continues to be shown worldwide, its heartwarming story and stunning animation will no doubt gain even more fans.