The hit anime film Suzume, directed by Makoto Shinkai, premiered in Japan back in November 2022, will have its final screening in Japanese theaters on May 27. Along with announcing its final screening in Japanese theaters, Suzume is expected to maintain its ranked position as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan.
On the 12th of May, a unique "The Final Screening" version of Suzume will be screened in theaters across Japan. This version will have all 273 of the edits that were retaken for the Blu-ray Disc and DVD release, and it will also include a statement from the film's director, Makoto Shinkai!
Makoto Shinkai is the director of the film Suzume. He is also the writer of the script for the film. Masayoshi Tanaka is the character designer for the film. Kenichi Tsuchiya is the animation director for the film. Takumi Tanji is the art director for the film. Animation production for the film was done by CoMix Wave Films.
On November 11, Suzume was made available to the public in Japan. Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures, and Wild Bunch International have formed a partnership to distribute the feature film to viewers all around the world, excluding Asia, beginning on April 12, 2023.
About Suzume:
On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—
“Suzume no Tojimari” is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation.
Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.
—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.
Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…
Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts.
Drawn in by these mysterious doors, Suzume’s journey is about to begin.
Check out the trailer for the film now!
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