Suzume Soars: Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Film Breaks Box Office Records Worldwide

Makoto Shinkai’s latest film Suzume became a worldwide box office hit, selling more than 2 million tickets outside of Japan. The film, which is scheduled to be shown in 199 countries and territories, has topped the charts in all the countries where it was released on its first day of release. This achievement comes on the heels of the film’s already impressive success in Japan, where it has earned more than ¥14,135,342,670 (approximately US$106 million) and ranks as the country’s 15th highest-grossing film of all time.

Breaking records and exceeding expectations

Suzume’s release in Japan exceeded expectations, debuting at #1 and selling 1.33 million tickets, earning ¥1.88 billion (approximately US$13.49 million) in its first three days. The film surpassed Shinkai’s previous works, your name. and Weathering With You, selling 38.7% and 14.8% more tickets and earning 47.4% and 14.4% more respectively in the first three days, marking the strongest three-day opening of any Shinkai film. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for its global release.

An all-star cast and crew

Suzume features an all-star cast and crew, with actress Nanoka Hara lending her voice to the heroine, Suzume Iwato. SixTONES idol group member Hokuto Matsumura made his voice debut as Sōta Munakata, a young man who embarks on a journey with Suzume as a “Teacher who closes the door”. The film is directed and written by Makoto Shinkai, with Masayoshi Tanaka designing the characters and Kenichi Tsuchiya serving as the animation director. The art direction for the film was handled by Takumi Tanji, while the production of the film was a collaboration between CoMix Wave Films and Story Inc. TOHO is distributing the film and the score was composed by Kazuma Jinnouchi, a Hollywood film composer from Seattle. and RADWIMPS. TikTok sensation Toaka lent her voice to one of the film’s theme songs, “Suzume.”

Suzume’s magic

Suzume tells the story of Suzume Iwato, a young girl who has the power to close doors to other worlds. He meets Sōta Munakata, who is searching for his lost sister, and together they embark on a journey to find her. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, but their bond grows stronger as they face these challenges together. The film’s stunning animation and emotional storytelling have captivated audiences around the world, making it a must-watch for fans of Makoto Shinkai and anime in general.

Suzume’s future

With its massive success, Suzume is set to become a global phenomenon and fans are eagerly awaiting its release in their respective countries. The film’s box office success and critical acclaim have already cemented its place as one of the most popular and beloved anime films of all time. As the film continues to be released around the world, it will no doubt gain even more fans with its heartwarming story and stunning animation.