★ HOW OLD IS MAKOTO SHINKAI?
Makoto Shinkai is 53 years old, born February 9, 1973 in Japan · Aquarius.
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About
Makoto Shinkai turned anime into a box-office phenomenon with visually lush romance films centered on teenagers. Born February 9, 1973, in Japan, the filmmaker and novelist co-founded CoMix Wave Films and began as a video game animator at Nihon Falcom in 1996. His "Disaster trilogy"—Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume—rank among the highest-grossing Japanese films worldwide. An Aquarius known for crafting emotionally intricate narratives, Shinkai dominates modern anime cinema.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese filmmaker and novelist who transformed anime into a global cultural force. Born February 9, 1973, he co-founded CoMix Wave Films and began his career as a video game animator with Nihon Falcom in 1996. His breakthrough came with the original video animation She and Her Cat (1999), followed by the sci-fi OVA Voices of a Distant Star (2002) and his debut feature film The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004).
Shinkai's filmography became a commercial juggernaut defined by visually stunning animation paired with romantic narratives centered on teenagers and high school students. His three most recent films—Your Name (2016), Weathering with You (2019), and Suzume (2022)—collectively known as the "Disaster trilogy," all rank among the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time both domestically and internationally. Critics and audiences consistently praise his work, establishing him as one of Japan's most commercially successful filmmakers. As a screenwriter and writer, Shinkai crafts stories that blend sci-fi worldbuilding with intimate character studies. Born under Aquarius, his Life Path number 4 reflects the meticulous structural foundation underlying his visually ambitious narratives.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Shinkai started in the gaming industry as a video game animator at Nihon Falcom in 1996 before transitioning to anime production. His earliest recognized work was the original video animation She and Her Cat, released in 1999, which established his signature style of combining detailed animation with emotionally resonant storytelling.
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Trivia
- Shinkai's birth name is Makoto Niitsu; he adopted the professional name Makoto Shinkai.
- Your Name (2016) became a cultural phenomenon, holding the record for highest-grossing anime film for years.
- All three films in his "Disaster trilogy" achieved highest-grossing status in their respective release years.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Makoto Shinkai succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Makoto Shinkai?
- Makoto Shinkai is 53 years old (born February 9, 1973).
- When is Makoto Shinkai's birthday?
- Makoto Shinkai was born on February 9, 1973.
- What is Makoto Shinkai's zodiac sign?
- Makoto Shinkai is a Aquarius, born February 9, 1973.
- What is Makoto Shinkai's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Makoto Shinkai was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Makoto Shinkai from?
- Makoto Shinkai is from Japan.
- What does Makoto Shinkai do?
- Makoto Shinkai is a writer.
- Is Makoto Shinkai still alive?
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