Suzume builds on a long line of Japanese art exploring the impacts of trauma on the individual and the collective
- Written by: Gwyn McClelland, Senior Lecturer, Japanese Studies, University of New England
IMDBMakoto Shinkai has found a winning formula with the release of his newest anime Suzume, already the fourth-highest-grossing anime film of all time.
Shinkai released his debut animated feature film, The Place Promised in our Early Days, in 2004. Popularly referred to as the “new Miyazaki”, Shinkai is known for his detailed and...
