Makoto Shinkai

Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠, Shinkai Makoto), born as Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠, Niitsu Makoto, born February 9, 1973) is a Japanese director of anime and former graphic designer. A native of the Nagano Prefecture. Shinkai studied Japanese literature at Chuo University where he was a member of juvenile literature club where he drew picture books. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. His f... More

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  • Feb 9, 1973 (age 39 years)

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  • 新海誠,
  • Shinkai, Makoto,
  • The New Hayao Miyazak,
  • Makoto Niitsu,
  • Niitsu Makoto

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