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Growing Up

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

Collectr's Blog

Travel in Japan’s Postgrowth Hyperrealities and National Conservative Ideology: Shinkai Makoto’s Suzume No Tojimari

The post Travel in Japan’s Postgrowth Hyperrealities and National Conservative Ideology: Shinkai Makoto’s Suzume No Tojimari appeared first on Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus.

Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus

Through Doors and Danger

Adventure stories carry us beyond the familiar, into landscapes shaped by wonder, danger, and transformation. Whether it’s a journey across strange lands or a mission that tests one’s…

美咲の部屋

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Suzume no Tojimari

Suzume is the newest film from acclaimed director Shinkai Makoto. The background to the story is that there’s a great evil worm sealed in the great beyond, but…

Hexa Blog

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First Impression: Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō

Little Suzume was born with a bright red demon eye that she keeps covered with a rag. This eye is a harbinger of doom that brings abuse upon…

Beneath the Tangles

Utsu no Miko

Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko ( Heaven Chapter: Prince of the Skies ), commonly called just Utsu no Miko , is a well-known OVA series, released ...

Collectr's Blog

Yorushika - Paper Airplane

Rating : 80/100 Ive already mentioned in multiple reviews before this that animation for Pokemon has greatly benefited from expanding beyond the main TV anime, along with finally…

joyousmenma93

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Myska’s Favorite Songs

Unravel by Ado (Cover) Suzume by RADWIMPS feat. Toaka I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…

Myska's Reviews

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Mini Review – Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari)

Suzume (2022) Part of me worried that I wouldn’t buy a footstool as a second main character – but I quickly got used to it – and ultimately,…

The Review Heap

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REVIEW: Suzume Volume 1 – New Perspectives

The manga adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's Suzume offers fresh perspectives on Suzume and Shouta through stunning artwork.

The Wonder Of Anime

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END] — 10 Second Anime

Kitauji High School plays for National gold at the senior’s last concert competition. Series Finale. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END]

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7 — 10 Second Anime

Summer is for bikinis at the pool! Some seniors have more “style” than others and firmer post-graduation plans. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6 — 10 Second Anime

The concert band’s first round of auditions for the prefectural contest stresses out the Kitauji students. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 06 – Keeping the Peace

Kuroe Mayu didn’t appear in any of the photos of the Agata Festival because she was behind the camera, where she prefers to be. As they practice for…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 2

By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…

Manga Bookshelf

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Honshu Arc

This is the final post from the three-part Suzume pilgrimage series. We will begin with locations from around Kobe and end with the Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo. Kyushu…

cythoplazma

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3 — 10 Second Anime

The concert band starts taking its practice seriously, adding stress to beginners and seniors alike. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2 — 10 Second Anime

Transfer student Mayu Kuroe joins the concert band playing the euphonium. The club votes on its competition music. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Suzume Anime Review

“I return them to you!” Rating: 10/10 5 stars Disclaimer: spoilers ahead.  Also, Daijin’s pronouns weren’t clear to me in the movie. It was assumed to be a…

Anime, Video Games, and Book Reviews

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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 03 – The Shrine of Sally

When Kousaka declared the concert band would be going for Gold, that meant she would be taking no prisoners when it came to preparing for that goal, starting…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Suzume: when not to stick to the formula

I’ve started to think of the three most recent entries to Makoto Shinkai’s filmography as the “Natural Disasters” trilogy. your name and Weathering with You both tell very…

Spilled Pixels

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Shikoku Arc

In this post we will be making our way through Shikoku, the smallest of the four main Japanese islands. Last time we spent three days on Kyushu and…

cythoplazma

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Doki Doki Days 5: Best Boy & Best Girl

Hey everyone! Welcome to another day of Doki Doki Days! This time I, Star, have the honor to name the Best Boys and Best Girls of all times,…

We be bloggin'

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Anime Check-Up: Good food from unlikely places

That’s right, I’m bringing this format back (not that anyone cares). Unlike my previous attempts at an “Anime Check-Up” format, I’m not going to post these at a…

DanielSonic Talks About Stuff

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Anime Feminist’s Favorite Films of 2023

We're trying something new this year! Folks have requested more coverage of films, and we aim to please. Welcome to our first year-end film recommendation round-up!

Anime Feminist

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Anime Review #116: Suzume

Ah yes, Makoto Shinkai: the man, the gift that keeps on giving the anime world something to fawn over every now and then. 3 years after his last…

The Traditional Catholic Weeb

Suzume UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details

The good folks from anime giants Crunchyroll have sent us details for the UK home video release of Suzume. Makoto Shinkai's latest cinematic...

Otaku News - World Edition

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The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes

Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations. How did The Boy and Heron and Suzume fare?

Unseen Japan

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Kyushu Arc

Shinkai Makoto’s latest movie Suzume no Tojimari centers on a pair of “closers” who search Japan for open doors that invite calamity into this world. They set off…

cythoplazma

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What Did I Think Of Anime In 2023?

Rather than do a top ten list or make some fake awards, I’m going to go for a more general approach to end off this year.

Standing On My Neck

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March 2024 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases

Another small slate but Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and the Urusei Yatsura remake are both now slated for home video.

The Normanic Vault

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Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: The MILF Rises Edition

It’s Monday, which means it is time for this! Welcome back to Don’t @ Me! The place where, like Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends. I become a god, I…

Shallow Dives in Anime

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First Impression: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Ken Usato is the most normal of high school boys, certainly not the type that would find himself buddying up with the school’s beautiful and smart kaicho, Suzume…

Beneath the Tangles

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Great Escapes: A Fond Look at Makoto Shinkai’s Disaster Film Triology

As sometimes happens on Discord, instead of Twitter, these days, I was talking with some friends about Makoto Shinkai, director of smash-hit Your Name., regular-hit Tenki no Ko,…

Mage in a Barrel

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Top Sales According to Series for the Month of September 2023

Trillion Game tops the September list as the most profitable series according to products tracked by Oricon via participating stores. The series had generated sales worth 1,310.31 million…

Erzat

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Hits Crunchyroll from 16th November 2023

The good folks from streaming giant Crunchyroll have sent us news that Makoto Shinkai's latest movie Suzume will be available on the streami...

Otaku News - World Edition

I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 1

By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…

Manga Bookshelf

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Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai?

Kevin Cormack looks over Shinkai's array of work to find the threads that tie She and Her Cat to Suzume and beyond.

Anime News Network - Views

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Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: September 18 – September 24, 2023

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…

Erzat

G20 Film Festival Showcases Suzume Anime Film in India

A summary of the G20 Film Festival, which screened Suzume, a popular anime film by Makoto Shinkai, in New Delhi on August 12, 2023.

ForMyAnime

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Suzume no Tojimari

Plot: On her way to school one day, Iwato Suzume stumbles upon Munakata Souta, a young man searching for abandoned areas. The high school girl directs Souta to…

Myska's Reviews

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Radwimps return with Zorn in tow to rock out on DAI-DAN-EN!

Radwimps may have received world renown of late for composing the music for anime director Shinkai Makoto’s three most recent films Your Name (2016), Weathering With You (2019)…

SussySempai

Suzume – The Classic Story of a Girl and Her Chair

I had the opportunity to go see Suzume in theaters with a couple of really good friends. This is what we thought of it!

I drink and watch anime

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#139 - Suzume

This movie kept us all on the edge of our three-legged seat. On this episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, we're reviewing the latest film from acclaimed…

Third Impact Anime Podcast

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The Food Diary of Miss Maid Volumes 3 and 4 Review

The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga continues to be quaint and cute, reveling in Suzume finding a way to enjoy a new flavor or experience.

TheOASG