Story x Story #155: Close The Door Behind You! (Suzume)

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are on a mission to close doors as we are joined by manga creators Inko and Chie for a deep dive into another visually impressive Makoto Shinkai anime film, Suzume (starting at 27:43).

We talk about the Hero's Journey that Suzume goes on to unpack the trauma in her life. Along the way, we delve into the methods used to convey meaningful themes and whether they work together to deliver the story’s message. We also discuss the visual excellence on display as we consider the reasons why this may not be seen as the masterpiece some of Shinkai-san's previous work. This week's storytelling tip is all about creating a story where your protagonist perceives things as their fault.

Other stories we're enjoying include: Endeavour, The Fairy Tale One Piece (Live Action), JYami no Shizuku, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Rent a Girlfriend, Sword Art Online: Alicization, Black Mirror, Demon Slayer.