'The Witch of Sorrow' and the most rewatchable Light Novels this summer 1
Perhaps, Anime/Manga fans in Vietnam are no longer unfamiliar with the name Shinkai Makoto – also known as the `witch of sadness`.
In Japan as well as in Vietnam, Shinkai Makoto’s works are warmly received.
So what are Shinkai Makoto’s most readable works that you can enjoy this summer?
1. Your Name
When talking about Shinkai Makoto, you definitely have to look for the novel Your Name first.
2. 5 Centimeters Per Second
`5 centimeters per second is the speed of a falling cherry blossom petal` – this saying and the beautiful images in the Anime of the same name have become so familiar to Anime/Manga fans.
The content of the Light Novel version is not too different from the Anime, revolving around two characters Tono Takaki and Shinohara Akari from childhood to adulthood, with the chaos in life making it possible for both of them to have a relationship.
3. Garden of Words
As another work by the `witch of sadness`, The Garden of Words is also imbued with sadness, accompanied by the nostalgic feeling of the rain.
4. Children chase stars
This is one of Shinkai Makoto’s long-running Anime series, telling about the life of little girl Asuna – an elementary school student.
One day, Asuna met Shun and was saved when attacked by a strange creature.
5. On the Other Side of the Sky and Clouds, Is the Promised Place
The Other Side of the Sky and Clouds is the Promised Place was released as an Anime in 2004, and also released a Light Novel.
6. The Call From a Distant Star
The light novel The Call from a Distant Star by authors Shinkai Makoto and Ooba Waku has been released in Vietnam since 2016. The main content revolves around Nagamine Mikako and Terao Noboru, two close friends.
7. She and Her Cat
She and Her Cat is a black and white Anime, only 5 minutes long, directed by Shinkai Makoto.
