Where to start with Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai has 10 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.
Your Name.
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Weathering with You
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Suzume
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The Garden of Words
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5 Centimeters per Second
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices
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Someone's Gaze
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She and Her Cat
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The Place Promised in Our Early Days
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Voices of a Distant Star
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