Suzume is Makoto Shinkai’s road-trip adventure about closing magical doors across Japan — a beautiful finish to his “disaster trilogy” after Your Name and Weathering With You.
Quick Info
- Japanese title: Suzume no Tojimari
- Release: 2022
- Director: Makoto Shinkai
- Studio: CoMix Wave Films
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Our rating: 8.9 / 10
Suzume — Official Trailer
Story (Spoiler-Free)
High-school girl Suzume meets a mysterious young man searching for a door in ruins. When she opens it, she lets disaster into the world. Now she must travel across Japan to close doors before catastrophe strikes — alongside a man who has been turned into a three-legged chair.
Main Characters
- Suzume Iwato — a brave 17-year-old girl
- Souta Munakata — a “Closer” who seals doors
- Daijin — a strange little cat
- Tamaki — Suzume’s aunt
Why You Should Watch It
- Stunning visuals and real Japanese locations
- Fun road-trip energy with deep emotion
- Music by RADWIMPS and Kazuma Jinnouchi
Fun Facts
- Competed at the Berlin International Film Festival
- Deals with memories of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake
- A huge box-office hit in Japan and abroad
8.9
Funny, emotional and gorgeous. Shinkai at his most heartfelt.
Where to Watch Suzume Legally
Suzume is available on Crunchyroll and other platforms depending on region. Streaming catalogs change by country, so check your local services. Watching legally supports the artists behind these films.
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