Suzume no Tojimari

Makoto Shinkai is one of my favourite animation directors of this generation. The Garden of Words, Your Name and Weather with You were all stellar movies. Of course, I was massively looking forward to Suzume! Does this live up to his previous movies or is this finally a dude in his resume? Let's get the obvious out of the way first. The animation is still as gorgeous as ever. There are still many beautiful shots that are just jaw-dropping. You can clearly see the amount of detail in drawing and animating many of the scenes. The cinematography is just breathtaking and the otherworldly scenes are just incredibly mesmerizing. Radwimps returns again to collaborate with Makoto on the music score. Radwimps made a terrific upbeat, yet moving soundtrack for the previous 2 movies. In Suzume, he made a more sombre and otherworldly song that is very fitting for the themes explored in this film. It's different but I still love it. On that note, I enjoyed the themes explored such as coming to terms with loss and building new relationships. The main character, Suzume, begins her journey by meeting a man named Souta and gets pulled into a supernatural world. She then goes on a journey, meeting new people and building more friendships. It is genuinely heartwarming and results in a very terrific 3rd act. The final act is so impactful and has a powerful, emotional resolution that can definitely tug at people's heartstrings. Suzume is such an endearing main character. You do wonder why she puts herself in danger so much but as you learn more and more about her, you end up supporting her a lot and hoping she succeeds. The support characters are all charming as well, even with their short screen time. A problem I had with the previous movie, Weathering with You, was how it felt too similar in structure to Your Name. Unfortunately, Suzume is still the same. We still get a boy and girl who get brought into a supernatural event in the first act, the second act with an increase in supernatural and a revelation, and a final act dealing with this revelation and its consequences. It results in the film being incredibly predictable. One element this film does do worse though is the romance aspect. Suzume and Souta's romantic chemistry just isn't as strong. There is a lack of romantic moments between them and it is made more difficult to believe when Souta is mostly a chair. Honestly, the movie would have been better if the romance aspect was removed. The movie can be a bit repetitive for the first half of the story by repeatedly having the characters search for an evil cat, get taken in by strangers, see a worm in sky, find a door, face a challenge and then close the door. It also does have pacing issues with some of the road trips being a bit too long, especially one near the end of the second act. It detracts attention from the main plot and slows the film down. While this film is mostly beautiful, it does use CG a lot more than before. For example, the worm entity is entirely 3D. The CG would be fine if it blended well with the 2D animation. The problem is that the 2D looks amazing and the 3D looks cheap causing this jarring visual at times. Overall, Suzume is still a wonderful film from Makoto. The themes that are explored will definitely be more appreciated by Japanese audiences than by westerns but the emotional conclusion will still hit hard nonetheless. I don't enjoy this as much as his previous movies but I still enjoyed it a lot. I will still 100% see his next project but I do hope it tries to be a lot more different this time.

Lovely story and adorable characters, nice animation, beautiful environments and soothing music, this anime has it all. It has been while since the last time I watched an anime to the end, I would usually drop them in the first few episodes or even first few minutes, but this anime changed that for me. I'm actually looking forward to getting back into watching more anime again. the characters were interactions were heart-warning and meaningful. the environment designs were beautiful and colorful. the overall story was well written and engaging. and the background music was so good I have actually started listening to some of them as my background work music. Would highly recommend, specially if you are feeling down and stuck at the time...

Monsters Inc. 2: Who Closes The Forgotten Doors? This guy turns into a chair hoping Suzume will sit or step on him. It all seems familiar for some reason like I've seen the same idea with the cats before. I looked it up to see if that in its own right was a Japanese myth but I found more lore regarding the keystones than anything. It's at least an interesting concept and keeps you guessing with its weirdness. As far as Shinkai films, it wasn't nearly as good as Weathering or Your Name imo. I don't care to see another natural disaster flick of his because it's becoming a pattern, I see he's not the only Japanese director and for good reason as far as how natural disasters have affected their lives, this one is fine, I just don't care to see it again so soon, that's all. I'm not sure how I feel as far as its structure because it's one movie for the first half and another for the second and neither are all that bad, I understand what it tries to do and I think it does some stuff well and others not so much. But it kind of messed with the pacing a little bit. But hey, McDonalds is back? The old Shinkai staple. One of the thoughts I had during this was what if everyone just kind of dropped what they were doing to help her, even if they don't know why and that's kind of why she has that moment at the end, it'd be awful convenient and cheesy and it's fine enough the way it is but I just felt like the whole connection to the people thing could've used something of an added touch. Maybe make it so that Suzume actually has a reason to run away and that's why her aunt freaks out, show why her life is so bad and mundane that she'd wanna go out and explore and adventure rather than just doing it for a guy and she's bored. And while I like the confrontation scene in the rain, I think it could've been more of a resolution had there been some actual feelings between them beforehand rather than seeing them separate up to that point.

Despite the story that is sounds pretty dark, it’s actually pretty funny and sometimes light-hearted. Makoto Shinkai is a man who knows how to create beautiful visuals and stories from a disaster background. Suzume’s storyline is up there. It’s good and it’s quite straightforward. It’s the fusion of youth romance, drama, and adventure. Making the romance bloom along with the adventure of the main characters. It’s a seamless fusion between the real world and the fantasy world. No such thing as an extreme plot twist making this film more emotionally relatable instead of giving a gimmick shock. The intensity also steadily grows as the film processing. Some flashbacks are infused to bring the drama elements out. Yeah, the plot is simple but it’s clean, well-directed, and the details are amazing. Suzume in short is a film with enchanting visual storytelling. Overall, the visuals in Suzume are a marvel of animation, and they contribute to the film’s themes of resilience, lingering sadness, and the power of hope. Read more review on: monsterjournal.com

Makoto Shinkai again takes us into a world steeped in Japanese Mythology. Just like Japanese Mythology, which is a rather wonderful place, so is Suzume no Tojimari. Sadly for me, the masterpiece that is Your Name exists, I say sadly because be default, I compare other Makoto Shinkai's work with that quite frankly breathtaking film. Doing so, will never put the films in a good position. I watched this film with this in mind, pushing down my comparing urge and here are my thoughts. I start from worst to best, to be clear though, nothing about this film is bad. Sound however, is the least exciting. Much like most anime, movies or series's, the music and sound does exactly what it needs too. It doesn't contain any musical recurring themes or signature sounds for certain characters or atmosphere. An example of an anime score ticking all of these boxes is Berserk. This is by no means a bad thing at all. It does everything it needs to from a film score. It supports everything perfectly. It doesn't elevate the film, this however is quite the rarity in most anime. The animation is beautiful. Everything Makoto Shinkai does has lovely animation, this however seems the cleanest one of his wonderful films has had. The colours are stunning and seem to be perfectly controlled. Bubble for example if a film with the most radiant colour palette I have seen. Bubble however, didn't seem in complete control of it. Complete opposite here. The visuals are stunning. Movement in Makoto Shinkai films is one of the many things I believe sets them apart from the rest. There is a particular scene in the begining of the film where we are in Suzume's room and Sota stands some books up on a book case, masterclass right there. It's the little things in Makoto Shinkai films that makes them stand out so much. Things most directors would put the effort Into. The animation is beautiful. Finally, we have our story. From the very first moments of a Makoto Shinkai film, you know you are going to be treated to something beautiful, wonderful and different. The way love, loss and hope is conveyed through the wonderfully original story is a triumph. The character development between Susume and Sato is heartwarming and the way Daijin fits into this relationship is expertly written. I won't talk too much about that as I can't go into it without spoiling something. What I can say is it is a fantastically well written story. It is a story that is made even more enjoyable as the consumer with a little bit of pre or post reading on the related folklore. The characters, though the pouring with emotion, show the perfect amount. It makes becoming part of their story seamless. The characters are animated beautifully (something I omitted from the preceding paragraph) All in all, yet again, Makoto Shinkai has given us a beautiful film for the history books. Going back to the first paragraph, it's not as good as Your Name, then again, I'm not sure anything is. Though it may seem I have, don't compare this to previous works, just enjoy it for what it is, a masterful example of anime film making.

Finally, there is an HD version with clear sound. What I want to say is that it was visually appealing and undoubtedly a good film. However, there were certain points in this film that were quite similar to some scenes in Shinkai's previous films. Overall, it is still beautiful to witness another one of his films. One thing I noticed while watching is that the beginning felt rushed, like putting an egg in an unheated pan and waiting for it to heat up. This might be just my opinion, but it really felt rushed to me. That's why the story from the present and the leading story were mostly the highlights. And of course, towards the end, some people, including myself, felt like the ending was lacking and not satisfying enough. I suppose this is just my perspective as a viewer. Some may find this film a 10/10, but for me, it's something that left me satisfied enough after watching it. It's probably worth giving a clean score rating of 8/10. If you're a fan like I am of Shinkai's films, I encourage you to give it a try. It's a really good film, and to encourage you further, I almost cried for the main character before the end, but it stopped. Haha! So, this should be enough to convince you to watch the film and form your own judgment.

Fantastic pacing. This movie has been criticized as being structurally similar to previous works but the truth is this movie had WAY better pacing in the sense that I never got bored and my attention had been kept consistently throughout. Superb change. I've been saying for years that Shinkai's works desperately needed to portray chairs possessed by humans chasing spirit cat entities around Japan's country side. And now it FINALLY has! Finishing note: The darker feelings throughout were easy to get invested in but the overall consensus of the movie was that it was hopeful and about to keep going with the people we HAVE in our lives even when we lost the people we HAD. All around, I would have to say this is a solid Animovie and the best of Makoto Shinkai's works. Could you imagine having a more thankless job than a Closer?

9/10 Suzume is a beautiful film, everything from the animation to the music just works. The story is great too despite carrying some of the same themes from previous Makoto Shinkai films but it's different enough to feel fresh, I was afraid that just like "Weathering with You" it was going to try to capture lighting in a bottle again by imitating "Your Name", but I was pleasantly surprised as It really just does its own thing. This time around the romance takes a backseat and the focus is on the natural disasters and the fantastic elements as well as the journey and growth of its main character. Being the longest Makoto Shinkai movie I was wondering if it was going to drag just like "Weathering with You" but that's not the case the pacing is extremely good it doesn't take long for the story to get going, and once it gets going it keeps constantly moving whoever towards the end it does slow down a bit, but I didn't found it to be that big of a deal. But is it as good as "Your Name"? not quite whoever that's an extremely high bar to meet but it's still the second best work from Makoto Shinkai. Suzume is a great movie that tells its own beautiful story that managed to touch my heart and I'm sure many more. Pro tip: go see it at the theater if you still have the chance, it is worth it.

THIS IS A SPOILER-FREE REVIEW Makoto Shinkai surely has left his mark on the anime industry over the last 20 years. After his breakout in 1999 with „Voices of a distant Star“, he and his studio, ComixWaveFilms, have been on a ride, producing some of the most popular anime movies ever. Especially his latest three films, “Your Name”, ”Weathering with you” and the focus of this review, “Suzume” share a lot of similarities. I was moderately hyped before entering the cinema after a lot of reviews said the movie was uneventful, boring and was reusing ideas from the previous films. Story – 7/10 The story is maybe the biggest concern I had with the film. I don´t really think it was reusing ideas, but the patterns he used before can also be displayed on this movie. Like it´s two predecessors, he focuses on natural disasters as the main threat. We get a boy-meets-girl story, supernatural elements and a lot of montages. His style is very recognizable which is normally a good thing, but I also understand why a lot of people are tired of it. Saying that, I still found the concept of the story itself interesting enough. Sure, there are massive plot holes and the movie does not explain all of it´s concepts directly, but his movies never did that, even the ones before “Your Name”. It was always about the cinematic experience rather than a well structured plot. If you are looking for that, watch a Satoshi Kon-movie instead. I think the main problem with the movie is the pacing. I think this movie moves a bit to fast considering the profound story it tries to tell. There are a lot of very subtle hints to historical events which are solely aimed to resonate with the Japanese audience (or someone who knows the history’’). But the movie doesn´t really elaborate on any of them, instead opting to constantly switch the setting. By far the most unique aspect of the movie is the comedy. I genuinely thought this was the funniest anime movie since “Konosuba: Kurenai Densetsu” in 2018. The dialogue is witty and clever written, which helps a lot with the build-up of certain characters. But with the increase of comedy, this movie lacks the emotional punch of his predecessor. There are some very emotional themes especially in the final stretch of the film. But the different topics being tackled, like trauma, loss and death are overshadowed by the humour. The story is by no means bad, but it is not as emotional as “5 Centimeters per second” or as focused as “Your Name”. Art – 10/10 Another Makoto Shinkai movie, a new standard for animation. This movie managed to outmatch his previous works in almost every regard. The backgrounds are insanely detailed and well drawn. Like many modern anime, this movie also uses CGI for wide crowd shots, cars, etc but here I didn´t really think it hurt the movie in any way. A lot of people on this site wrote that in their opinion, the whole directing is the same as before and that they want a change, but I think that´s the wrong way to look at it. For example, the dynamic camera angles on rails that were used here have appeared in “Your Name” yes, but only in certain scenes. Here, there are fluently being added into the movie without any cut. There is also the use of detailed effects animation, which is a first for Shinkai. The lighting also improved. Studios like Kyoto Animation have also used the same art style for almost all of their works since 2009, to a point where in my opinion, their consistent art style became their biggest strength. Same with Shinkai. Sound – 8/10 The BGM of this movie was great like always. I especially liked the implementation of classic japanese musicians in the last third of the movie. “RADWIMPS” are also back with some new bangers. The sound-design deserves extra recognition. Every little sound is clear and detailed. A lot of anime think of sound-design as second after animation, but I think there is not a single anime that wouldn´t benefit from a rework on the sound production. The only gripe I have with this OST is that there is no real standout song. Every one of his previous movies had memorable moments with complementing vocal tracks, but Suzume doesn´t really offer something similar in that regard. Characters – 7/10 Characters were never a strong suit for Shinkai. He always focuses on his big overarching plot, to the point where the characters get put on the backburner a bit. I get the message he tries to portray, but a little variety on the characters wouldn´t hurt. We get another pair of protagonists. Both of them retain their personality throughout the film. I think the biggest thing hindering their development, besides the fast pacing, was that I didn´t think they had any big obstacles to overcome for most of the first hour of the movie. Remember that in “Weathering with you”, Hodaka had to flee from the Japanese police to reach his goal. Here, everything feels a bit to easy, so the characters are kinda just going along with the flow. The side characters are all funny and really likeable, but not very memorable, feeling more like checkpoints on the way. I also think that the final piece of character development our main heroine got was a little bit rushed in. Enjoyment – 8/10 With all the criticism, I still thought that this was a highly entertaining movie. The comedy made the whole cinema laugh out loud and there was not a single boring minute. For everyone that liked “Your Name” and “Weathering with you”, this is a must-watch. If you already disliked Shinkai´s previous works, this one will not change your mind. - Marco_Yooo FINAL SCORE – 8/10

If you read the plot of a girl with a guy who is a chair and thought Makoto Shinkai went too far over the edge (like I did), I assure you that he actually makes it work! Well, if you’re willing to meet him partway, anyway. It’s still no Your Name, but I think it still sits comfortably with Weathering With You. Surprisingly the chair actually has emotional meaning to it in the movie. Even if it didn’t, I ended up somehow not finding it too asinine to be distracting. There are actually other aspects of this movie that had that problem. How most of the fictional things are named/explained — and Suzume being able to get away with literally anything — require you to go into the film with some suspension of disbelief. You could say the same requirement could be needed for Suzume’s relationship with Souta. Granted, they do develop a great relationship, but what they’re willing to go through for one another when things get intense feels unearned. As an aside, Souta being the chair actually doesn’t really add much to the movie. Everything could’ve happened with Souta as a human and very few chair quirks would be missed. It’s…kinda disappointing actually! I was at least hoping for a lot of creative ideas that utilized a sentient chair considering the movie’s premise. Still, this movie is about a spontaneous grand journey across Japan that’s very fun! A little thing I liked a lot is how social media is used to figure out where to go next. The weird, supernatural aspects of the movie might be silly at times, but overall they’re interesting and whimsical. Suzume herself has a great personality and backstory, and Souta’s helpfulness and determination warmed me up to him pretty quickly. The supporting cast isn’t as good as the ones in other Makoto Shinkai films, but the friendliness from the people they meet still makes them pleasant people. As a movie with some fantasy elements, Suzume isn’t too special. But it’s still a fun and interesting adventure that I can easily recommend if you don’t try to take it too seriously.

This movie put a smile on my face. Maybe the story was a little weak, and the characters could've had more depth, but the music and animation topped it all. The story followed the usual time travel genre of Makoto Shinkai but it was still unpredictable in the ending. I really loved the ending. Maybe all we need is a hug from ourselves. I understand that this is not everyone's cup of tea. But this is a refreshing movie, and it wrapped up very nicely. The connection among the characters was shown amazingly. if you are looking for something that does not really require brainstorming but is still aptly put, this should be your next watch.

While Makoto Shinkai, admittedly in his own words, has been using Japan's natural disasters in the subtext of his films since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, this is his most direct confrontation with the event that affected the country both materially and emotionally. A heart-wrenching depiction of the effects of that tragedy coated with Miyazaki-esque fantasy made this one of Shinkai's most visually and thematically rich films. The result is a film that is both fantastical and intimate allowing us to trace Suzume's growth and healing from her trauma as well as that of the people and the setting around her as a whole. Shinkai brings Japan to life in a different dimension, this time in more sombre but just as beautiful tones in Suzume, as he has done in much of his past work (also featuring his signature timelapse shots, more trains and a panoramic view of Tokyo again). The plot itself isn't focused on a single goal and it's as meandering and evolving as the journey the characters go on. While this made me a little impatient around halfway through the film, as i tried to juggle the various tonal shifts and changing setting while trying to find what was set up at the beginning, the second half delivered a complete package, enhanced by the wonderful animation and soundtrack we have come to expect from these movies. This is an excellent film, with the emotional highs and the excellent production quality washing away any minor gripes I had, mainly from the first half. I'm glad I got to experience this in theatres and I look forward to Shinkai's next, and hopefully even more evolved, film. 10/10

Yes peeps it's here. The thing we all wanted for so long. We all thought we would never see this day. We all pondered that the idea of saliva-dripping faces watching something magnificent from around the globe would never become a reality. But ladies and gentlemen it's here. The starship launch. Just as beautiful as I had thought in my erotic fantasies. I have seen it 20 times now and it just keeps getting better. And yes almost forgot....there's Suzume too. The movie is a touching story of loss, exploring the trauma and grief that takes root in the heart. It delves into childhood trauma and the bitterness of loss that weaves its way into the fabric of our being. The beauty of the film lies in the fact that it never explains itself - it doesn't have to. The story presents real people negotiating key crossroads in life without the need for overt explanation or heavy-handed symbolism. Through their heartfelt reflections on their pain, we are taken on a journey of healing and hope. The characters' experiences are like a true story, presenting the rawness of real-life struggles. Despite the sadness and darkness that pervades the narrative, the film is endearing as well as touching, and captures the power of memories and the enduring nature of love. I saw the story come to life in all its beauty. It paints a picture of the heartache and pain that lingers, but also the light that shines through the darkness. Ultimately, the movie is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the greatest of losses. SFX and the visuals were remarkable thanks to Comix, RADWIMPS, and Shinkai. They are a zillion more reviews appreciating them better than my goofy ahh review. I enjoyed the movie, but I found it challenging to connect with the ending. It felt like the conclusion was rushed, leaving me somewhat.....not disappointed but dissatisfied. However, I can understand the reasoning behind this decision. The film provided the audience with an abundance of information and character development within the relatively short time frame of two hours, which can be a difficult feat to achieve. And I must salute the team with all my hands and legs for pulling it off so fluidly. The ending, in a sense, could be seen as a necessary sacrifice to ensure the story's overall cohesiveness. Although it may have been slightly unsatisfying, it did serve the purpose of tying up loose ends and bringing the story to a close. Perhaps with a second watch in the future, I will be able to appreciate the ending more fully. After all, sometimes it takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate the depth and complexity of a film that has so many themes in it. Overall, while I had some reservations about the ending, I still found the movie to be enjoyable and fun. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝟯.𝟱/𝟱 𝗔𝗿𝘁: 𝟰/𝟱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝟱/𝟱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝟰.𝟱/𝟱 𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝟰/𝟱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝟰/𝟱

Suzume no tojimari or SUZUME for the English version is an anime based on the unique phenomenon of earthquakes. If you have seen Makoto Shinkai's films, you will know that his movies revolve around a kind of supernatural phenomenon in "your name "We get to see the time phenomenon, and in "Tenki no Ko" we get to see the Weather phenomenon similarly in "Suzume" we get to see the Land Phenomenon. all the Phenomenon are described as disasters like in" your name" we get to see how time changes a person and time changes even after a disaster like a meteor impact. in "Tenkinoko" we get to see the endless rain that will submerge the world. similarly, in Suzume, we get to see the disaster brought by Earthquakes. now let's get to business SOUND- It's done by RADWIMPS so it is bound to be phenomenal and unlike the other movies in this movie there are no songs in between the movie itself. but the OST is better than both Your Name and Tenki No Ko. (P.S. By ost I mean the sound without lyrics so don't argue.) so it gets an 8/10 from me. the sound implications were also awesome. ANIMATION- 10/10 ( does anyone need an explanation? No right? good. STORY- Now this is the part people will start comparing with the other two movies. this movie started abruptly and ends abruptly. YES, it does. because the story that Makoto Shinkai wanted to convey was rather big and it was impossible to compact it into a movie. I mean if makoto shinkai made Suzume into a 12 ep tv anime then it would be better. but the direction was done phenomenally so it didn't feel like it was rushed. but I will say that the story was more complicated than the rest two movies but it was not anything less than both of the previous movies. I will give it 8/10 Action- Yes, makoto shinkai's movie with awesome action 10/10 enjoyment - 9/10

Describing the movie in Two words: Beautifully ABSTRACT. Made my heart flutter in the very starting with its Tu Tu ru Rururu ru rururururururuururu. Animation: So first coming to the animation, Suzume No Tojimari doesn't cut any corners in that aspect, it's visually extremely pleasing and has one of the best animations I've ever come across. The character's emotions have been very intricately portrayed with each and every detail which is damn amazing. Plot Review: If you like fast pace storyline concentrating on the crux of the story, Suzume No Tojimari does that really well. The run time of 2hrs has been used very well to convey a beautiful story. The plot will always keep you hooked on the storyline. The subtle humor relevant to the story and the emotional portrayal of the characters is great. How the past is connected to the present and how this connection brings the story to a complete circle, that's what I found most beautiful about the Movie. Characters : Finally coming to the characters, talking about our titular MC Suzume, she's got great and if I may say so pleasant expressions throughout the movie. The way she carries herself and displays her motions is something we all look for in our ideal Anime MCs. She's humane, has been building up thoughts inside her, and gets irritated all these are really pleasing to see. She is a complex character whose character plot has been written really intricately with much thought behind the making of Suzume. Although a short role but one of the things I loved about Suzume was her Relation with Tamaki, her aunt. They go through their fair share of Ups and Downs and form a great bond overall. Souta is another MC with complex details but, the plot line doesn't allow him much spotlight throughout the movie. All the understanding you could build about him was from his background m which was done very well. I just hoped a better backstory for Souta could have made his character more relatable and understanding. Seirezawa was another character that deserves a mention, it's well developed and has more substance to him, I felt a little bit more substance even than Souta. Daijin is also an adorable and necessary evil and his relationship with Suzume is one of the most interesting things that you'd love as an audience throughout. Overall characters that appear throughout are very pleasing and blend into the storyline well with great development for every one of them. Final Thoughts : The movie puts together a beautiful story and has great animation, making it a true visual spectacle. It will appeal to your emotions and at the same time appease and please you with its serenity beauty and of course its brilliant music. It's a gripping movie that won't disappoint you. Watch the movie with an open mind the movie has its own way of appealing to the audience therefore it'd be wrong to compare it with any other works of Makoto Shinkai or other anime. It's got a beauty of its own. It's a must-watch and I recommend it to be watched at the theater for a spectacular visual treat.

It was good, I enjoyed it. But i guess my expectations were too high... But it was worth a watch to see in a theatre. From trailer it seemed like some magical stuff that I might not like much, but it being Makoto Shinkai's film, I had high hopes. Initially it felt lackluster and a bit dragging story, but in later part it was very good !! Intense feelings, emotions, a bad character switching to a good character. The decision of suzume also was realistic other than her initial lust for our protagonist 😂 Art style is as usual, very good !! It had humor at various points also, making all watchers laugh during the show 😁

"Suzume no Tojimari" is a true masterpiece that left me breathless with its stunning visuals and captivating storyline. This film takes the viewer on a journey through the breathtaking Japanese countryside, immersing them in a world of natural beauty and tradition. The story follows a young girl named Suzume, who embarks on a quest to save her village from a terrible curse. Along the way, she encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own unique story to tell. The film beautifully weaves together themes of friendship, courage, and the power of tradition, creating a truly unforgettable cinematic experience. The visuals in "Suzume no Tojimari" are nothing short of stunning. The attention to detail in every frame is breathtaking, from the lush landscapes to the intricate costumes and set design. The film's use of color is particularly noteworthy, with vibrant hues that bring the world of the story to life. But what really sets "Suzume no Tojimari" apart is its heart. The characters are all so relatable and lovable, and their struggles and triumphs feel genuinely meaningful. I found myself fully invested in their journey, rooting for them every step of the way. Overall, "Suzume no Tojimari" is a must-see film for anyone who appreciates stunning visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and the beauty of traditional Japanese culture. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

The movie is so beautifully rendered and starts out at a such a beautiful scenery. The artwork was so well done and detailed! even the CGI was greatly rendered. Each theme of life that appeared in the movie was so carefully filled with conflict and resolution. All the characters that show up are very relatable and have great personalities that compliments and add some flavor to the story line. The fight scene was pretty quick and so well animated, and it is enough to flow with the story and make the audience stay engaged. If you're someone who enjoys great storytelling with easy to fall in love characters, this is the movie for you. be sure to bring tissues or extra napkins, not for your butter covered fingers, but you'll shed some tears for sure! Thank you for the hard work that was put into this movie!

In this fast-paced film, a girl travels with a handsome-sounding chair to prevent disasters around Japan. It's a very refreshing film, with beautiful animation and stellar voice acting. The plot itself is unique, featuring themes of grief and ordinary life. Suzume forms various relationships with others in the film, all leading their own lives and touching Suzume's in brief snapshots. Though the plot has thick supernatural elements, many of the scenes are a glimpse into ordinary lives. The contrast between the fast-paced action scenes and the lull between them is very enjoyable. The film touches on budding romance, grief and collective trauma. None of them feel overly forced or sanctimonious, instead fitting in well with the narrative. The chemistry between Souta and Suzume isn't forced, and they have a refreshing bond throughout the story. The reference to a certain disaster was quite unexpected, but I really loved how the film handled loss and healing from it. The characters were very lively and likeable, especially the protagonist. She's brave and quick to act, making this a fun watch. But she has her own share of struggles, which she slowly unravels as the plot moves forward. The modern fantasy elements are a little lacking, but the plot focuses more on interpersonal relationships, so it doesn't detract much from the plot. There are a few confusing or unaddressed scenes in the film, but other than that, it's an amazing experience and I would totally recommend it.

Suzume is a beautiful movie with great music and plenty of funny moment sprinkled into the fairly serious plot. I'm not sure if I have or haven't seen others pieces of work from this creator but as a stand-alone movie did it keep me invested and interested through the whole lengh and runtime. If the movie is good, why think too much about it and compare it to previous work? Just sit down, have a snack and enjoy a story being told to you with beuatiful animation, great voiceacting and wonderful music. The only problem I could have is that, maybe, a few things were left unclear at the end, some questions that came up for me while watching simply left as they are, through that might also just be me.