Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai Article Talk Language Download PDF Watch Edit The native form of this personal name is Shinkai Makoto. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals. Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠, Niitsu Makoto, born February 9, 1973), known as Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠, Shinkai Makoto), is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, author, and manga artist. Makoto Shinkai 新海 誠 Shinkai at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival Born Makoto Niitsu February 9, 1973 (age 50) Koumi , Japan Education Chuo University Occupations Animator filmmaker author manga artist Years active 1996–present Known for 5 Centimeters per Second The Garden of Words Your Name Weathering with You Suzume Spouse Chieko Misaka [ ja ] Children Chise Niitsu [ ja ] Japanese name Kanji 新海 誠 Kana しんかい まこと Transcriptions Romanization Shinkai Makoto Website shinkaimakoto .jp [ dead link ] shinkaiworks .com Signature Shinkai began his career as a video game animator with Nihon Falcom in 1996, and gained recognition as a