Since "Princess Mononoke" broke the Japanese film record with a box office of 1997, Miyazaki and his studio have released a series of blockbusters that grossed more than <> billion yen at the box office. Makoto Shinkai's real strength lies in his technique.
He is a one-man technical team whose films show mastery of the scene and a fanatical pursuit of perfectionism. His mastery of movement, scenes, and light changes is unique in contemporary animation.