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Makoto Shinkai

Japanese anime director

Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese anime director.

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FigureAsia Profile

Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: Japan
Organisation: Nihon Falcom

Overview

Professional record

Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese anime director. His documented institutional affiliations include Nihon Falcom.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Makoto Shinkai
Native name: 新海誠
Born: 9 February 1973
Birthplace: Koumi
Citizenship: Japan
Organisation: Nihon Falcom
Occupation: film director, animator, screenwriter, cinematographer
Education: Chuo University

FigureAsia Record

Selected recognition

2023 Asia's Artists 100 2023 No. 25 2023 Asia's Future 100 2023 No. 31 2022 Asia's Artists 100 2022 No. 61 2020 2020 FigureAsia Artists 100 No. 77