'Suzume Gate crackdown' Makoto Shinkai "I wish Korea and Japan would go together for culture"

Director Makoto Shinkai hoped to accompany Korean culture.

On the morning of the 8th, a press conference for the movie 'Suzume's Lockdown' (directed by Makoto Shinkai) was held at Megabox in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Director Makoto Shinkai and Nanoka Hara, who plays the main character Suzume, attended.

On this day, Makoto Shinkai said, "It seems like Korean people really like Japanese animation. I want to ask why." He said he thinks the hearts of Korean and Japanese people are similar. “I feel it every time I come to Seoul, the streets and neighborhood scenery are similar. The scenery and the appearance of the city are made to resemble people’s hearts, so I think the shape of the heart is similar.” "he said.

He also said, "Korea likes Japanese animation, and Japanese people watch Korean dramas. In terms of political situations, there are good and bad times and they repeat like waves, but I think it would be good if we continue to go together in terms of culture." He said that, drawing attention.

'Suzume's Lockdown' tells the story of Suzume, a girl who accidentally opens a door that causes disaster, and desperately tries to close it to prevent disasters occurring throughout Japan. The movie takes as its main subject the Great East Japan Earthquake, which had a magnitude of 9.0, the largest ever observed in Japan.

Released on March 8th.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr