Makoto Shinkai: Japanese Filmmaker, Animator, and Director of Your Name
Makoto Shinkai (born 1973) is a Japanese filmmaker and animator known for writing, directing and producing visually striking films; he gained worldwide recognition for the animated blockbuster Your Name.
Makoto Shinkai (Japanese: 新海 誠; Hepburn: Shinkai Makoto) was born Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠) on 9 February 1973.
Overview
Originally trained as a graphic designer, Shinkai moved into animation and film production. He is a Japanese filmmaker known for handling many creative roles himself: among others he works as a director, screenwriter, producer, animator, editor, cinematographer, occasional voice actor and manga artist.
He gained major international attention for the animated feature Your Name, which became the highest-grossing anime film at the time of its release.
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Q: Who is Makoto Shinkai?
A: Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese movie director, writer, producer, animator, editor, cinematographer, voice actor, manga artist and former graphic designer.
Q: What is the name of the highest-earning anime movie directed by Makoto Shinkai?
A: The highest-earning anime movie directed by Makoto Shinkai is called Your Name.
Q: When was Makoto Shinkai born?
A: Makoto Shinkai was born on 9 February 1973.
Q: What other names has he been known as?
A: He has also been known as Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠).
Q: What are some of the roles that he has held in his career?
A: He has held roles such as director, writer, producer, animator, editor, cinematographer, voice actor and manga artist.
Q: Is he still working as a graphic designer?
A: No; he used to be a graphic designer but no longer works in this role.
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