A recent leak indicated that director Makoto Shinkai 's upcoming feature film Suzume no Tojimari ( Suzume's Locking-Up ) will reveal more information on September 25 in Japan. Since promotional materials and even the plot have already been revealed, fans are then waiting for a possible new promotional video for the project.
It should be noted that the release date remains scheduled for November 11 in Japan, while Crunchyroll will handle global distribution and marketing rights (except in Asia) in early 2023.
In December 2020, Makoto Shinkai had already commented that he began writing the script for the project when the Japanese government declared the first state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the director, the theme of his next feature film will be “ what happens after the end ”, that is, post-apocalyptic.
Synopsis for Suzume no Tojimari
On the other side of the door, there was time in its entirety… Suzume no Tojimari is a coming-of-age story of its 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where it must close. doors causing devastation.
Suzume's journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she meets a young man who tells her, "I'm looking for a door." What Suzume finds is a single weathered door that stands amidst the ruins as if protected from whatever catastrophe befalls. Seemingly drawn to her power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another across Japan, unleashing destruction on anyone who is nearby. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.
The stars, then the sunset and the morning sky… Within this space, it was as if all time had melted into the sky… Never-before-seen landscapes, encounters and partings… Endless challenges await her in the road. Despite all the obstacles, Suzume's adventure sheds a ray of hope on our own struggles against the most difficult paths of anxiety and limitations that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors connecting our past with the present and the future will leave a lasting impression on our hearts. Drawn to these mysterious doors, Suzume's adventure is about to begin...
Source: @shonenleaks on Twitter
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