Your Name director is teaming up with Crunchyroll for his next anime movie, but the plot is still under wraps
Makoto Shinkai, the director of Your Name, is collaborating with Crunchyroll on his next anime film. The announcement is significant because it pairs one of anime’s most commercially successful filmmakers with a major international distributor, although no story details have yet been revealed.
Crunchyroll will be involved in the project’s distribution, continuing its expansion into theatrical anime releases. Shinkai’s previous films, including Your Name, Weathering With You and Suzume, have achieved major global audiences, but the new film has no confirmed title, plot or release date.
- Makoto Shinkai is making a new film with Crunchyroll.
- Its title, plot and release date remain unannounced.
- The partnership could broaden the film’s international reach.