Culture news This revolutionary animated film is available for free: this anime easily rivals Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki
Publié le 14/03/2024 à 14:30
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One of the best animated films of the last 10 years is available for free on a French SVOD service. No more time to hesitate.
Recently, we have been treated to many quality animated films. They all knew how, in their own way, to leave an impression on the public and it is sometimes difficult to decide between them. Between Puss in Boots 2, Mario Bros. the Movie and the two Spider-man feature films, we no longer know where to turn. Japanimation is not left out. One of the most well-known and appreciated films of recent years is returning to a French streaming platform, for free. This is Your Name by Makoto Shinkai available on France TV.
Your name, what is it about?
Directed by Makoto Shinkai, Your Name tells the story of two young teenagers, Taki and Mitsuha, who suddenly wake up one morning in each other's shoes. One living in Tokyo, and the other in the small village of Itomori, they will have to understand and solve the mysteries that surround them. With an official French release in December 2016, the feature film surprised the whole world. Beyond its extraordinary storyline, the quality of the animation and shots made it an immediate success. The project won numerous awards, including best animated film, and elevated its director to the position of number 1 competitor to the great Hayao Miyazaki. But the battle between the two men is still fierce, as evidenced by the figures for their latest respective creations at the box office.
A fight for the throne
Indeed, the year 2023 was the scene of the clash between the two bosses of modern Japananimation. For his part, after showing all his talent in Your Name, Makoto Shinkai confirms with Suzume, which is released on April 12, 2023 in our cinemas. Still on the theme of the impact of natural disasters and mourning, Suzume follows the eponymous heroine who will have to do everything possible to save the world while completing her transition to adulthood. The film received fairly good reviews and was able to make an impression on the public by recording a score of 174 million dollars at the worldwide box office.
Hayao Miyazaki is not to be outdone and is releasing the film The Boy and the Heron on July 14, 2023. Announced as the last film of his career, The Boy and the Heron is oriented as an autobiographical story where the hero Mahito will have to mourn the loss of his mother, just like Hayao Miyazaki when he was younger. The film was a success, grossing $127 million at the box office. And although it does less well than its competitor, it surpasses it in terms of prizes after winning the Oscar for best animated film. The struggle between these two directors is therefore still relevant and we will see if the student will one day surpass the master.
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