SHINKAI Makoto Name (in native language): 新海 誠 Associated Names: СИНКАЙ Макото Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠 Shinkai Makoto?), born as Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠 Niitsu Makoto?, 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 favorite anime is Castle in the Sky by Hayao Miyazaki. Shinkai has been called "The New Miyazaki" in several reviews including Anime Advocates and ActiveAnime, comparisons which he calls an "overestimation".
琴音らんまる Après avoir reçu le prix d’encouragement lors du 21e Nouveau Talent de Ace, Ranmaru Kotone commence sa carrière. Elle adapte en manga La Traversée du Temps – Tokikake, The Night Is Short Walk on Girl, BLOOD-C, RDG Red Deta Girl.
