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Makoto Shinkai is the visionary director behindYour Name,Weathering With You, and many more phenomenon titles. He has announced his next movie will hit theaters in 2025. Known for his breathtaking visuals and heartfelt storytelling that seems to get more and more magical each time, Shinkai has captivated audiences worldwide with tales of love, loss, and fate.
However, with this new project on the horizon, fans are voicing a collective request for Shinkai— ‘Can we have an adult cast now?’ Shinkai’s previous works predominantly feature teenage protagonists navigating first love, separation, and self-discovery.
Makoto Shinkai is no doubt a genius and has cracked the secrets to success and has even challenged himself by making a chair a protagonist. While this formula has delivered many emotional masterpieces, the fans feel it’s time for a shift.
Fans want Shinkai’s storytelling to focus on Adults this time
Given Shinkai’s talent for narrating stories with incredible amounts of emotional depth, viewers believe he could tackle adulthood with the same grace as his previous films and theShinkai magic guaranteesthat there is a definite hit.
Shinkai’sfilms have often focused on teenagers yearning for connection or battling forces beyond their control, be it a meteor or something even more magical.Your Nameexplored body-swapping and cosmic fate, whileSuzumeblended fantasy with trauma recovery.
NEWS: Makoto Shinkai is planning to reveal details about his next movie this year!His most recent works:– The Garden of Words (2013)– Your Name (2016)– Weathering with You (2019)– Suzume (2022)https://t.co/f06YbZukBZpic.twitter.com/OoaVPKGcbQ
Yet, audiences who grew up watchingShinkai’s earlier worksare now older, and like with all things, audiences are more drawn to narratives that reflect their current realities; adults can better relate to adults.
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Fans believe it’s time for Shinkai to step outside the high school setting and focus on adult relationships, careers, and the complexities of modern life. The difficulty of an adult’s life is such that there is no semblance of magic, and that is why Shinkai is needed.
Shinkai’s magic can enrapture adults already; an adult cast cannot go wrong
The themes are getting repetitive, and they’re asking Shinkai toexplore more mature themeswith adult characters now; everyone needs some magic.
Considering Shinkai’s ability to blend realism with fantasy, an adult-focused storyline could give the anime world something very new and exciting.
Please no more high school girl or boy charactersCan we have adult cast now?
While Shinkai hasn’t revealed details about the plot or the cast of voice actors, fans remain hopeful.
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This would resonate not only with his longtime fans but also attract a broader audience. With the 2025 release date set, expectations are sky-high from Shinkai, and the hopes linger for an adult cast plot.
You can streamYour NameandSuzumeon Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
