Director Makato Shinkai at press conference of 'Suzume'

The Japanese filmmaker Makoto Shinkai, who is known for previously producing the smash-hit Japanese animated film "Your Name.," will be hitting the big screens with a brand-new animated fantasy adventure film "Suzume." The film will follow the story of a girl, named Suzume, who comes to discover mysterious doors that release disasters and destruction across Japan when opened.

The plot revolves around Suzume and another mysterious young man trying to close those doors to prevent disasters from hitting the mainland. The press conference for this new animated film was held at Megabox Seongsu with director Makoto Shinkai and voice actress Nanoka Hara.

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