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“Her, enveloped in the smell of the snow, and her cold fingertips, and the sound of the black clouds drifting through the sky so high above, and her heart, and my feelings, and our apartment. . . The snow soaks up every sound. Only the sounds of the train she rides reach my pricked-up ears. I . . . and probably she, too . . . like this world, I think.”

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Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai

Makoto Shinkai is a highly respected Japanese animator and director, known for his visually stunning and emotionally rich films. Born on February 9, 1973, Shinkai has made a significant mark in the anime industry with his distinctive storytelling and artistic style. more

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