Anime Supernova — Season 1, Episode 2: The Road to Your Name
Documentary • 15 min • 7 seasons, 72 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
In Japan, Makoto Shinkai has become a household name, thanks to the blockbuster success of his latest feature-length animation, Your Name. The film has already smashed records in China and is currently playing in countries around the world. Shinkai tells personal stories featuring sci-fi and fantasy elements. He is best known for his use of meticulously cut memory sequences and vivid background art to depict the internal drama of his characters.
About Anime Supernova
Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Tomorrow's Worlds, From Today's Rising Star
- E3Handcrafted Fantasies in a Digital World
- E4Bringing Sketch Comedy to Animation
- E5Surrealism through Simplicity
- E6Living, Breathing Paintings
- E7A Maestro of Computer Graphics
- E8Emphasizing Imagery with Minimalism
- E9Dramatic Flourishes
- E10Chilling Your Spine and Tickling Your Funnybone
- E11Depicting Life and Death with Puppets
- E12Adapting Science Fiction for the Big Screen