Nezha 2 has been officially released in major cinemas in Japan, with an astonishing coverage rate of two-thirds of all cinemas.

On the 14th, director Makoto Shinkai praised on social media that "Nezha 2" is full of creativity and inspiration.

As a well-known Japanese director, Makoto Shinkai's influence in the Japanese animation industry is beyond doubt, and he is hailed as a pioneer of creativity. For example, his previous work "Your Name" cleverly combined sci-fi elements of dream swapping, making it stand out among many romance films and becoming a hit of the year. However, he is full of concerns about the future of Japanese animation.

1. Makoto Shinkai's evaluation of Nezha 2

As a leader in the animation industry, Xin Haicheng has a sharp vision. After watching 'Ne Zha 2', he exclaimed that the creative approach of the dumpling director was unprecedented and was shocked by it. He praised the film for its captivating story background and character development, showcasing the ultimate level of refinement. At the same time, he gave high praise to the design of the plot's layered progression, admitting that it made him goosebumps. What's even more interesting is that after the film ended, he deliberately drew a small card produced by "Ne Zha 2" and coincidentally drew the card of "Dragon Dad" Ao Bing, which made netizens envious and called him the "Heavenly Selection European Emperor". In fact, before the release of Nezha 2, Makoto Shinkai had full confidence in the film's box office performance. In just two months, the box office of 'Ne Zha 2' exceeded 15.634 billion yuan, achieving extraordinary success.

2. Concerns about the future of Japanese anime

Not only did director Makoto Shinkai praise "Ne Zha 2" endlessly, but director Ryo Takeuchi also recently shared his thoughts on watching it, expressing concern about the future of Japanese anime. As a director, he was shocked by the fight scenes in the film, stating that this form was unprecedented. Despite feeling emotional in his heart, he admitted that for large-scale productions like Nezha 2, Japanese anime still seems inadequate in some aspects, which puts enormous pressure on industry practitioners. Takeuchi Ryo's viewpoint does reflect reality, as Japanese anime has not produced any great works for a long time as Hayao Miyazaki gradually fades out. Even if a new work is released, it has not caused a stir globally, only gaining some popularity locally. Therefore, he pointed out that if Japanese anime wants to regain international attention, it must possess more innovative spirit.

The box office of Nezha 2 is slightly weak

After entering April, cinemas gradually welcomed new films. Among them, the female themed film "Sunshine · Flower" directed by Feng Xiaogang and starring Zhao Liying has attracted much attention and become another masterpiece of Feng Xiaogang in recent years. As of the 14th, the box office of the film has exceeded 2 million yuan, and it ranks first in terms of cinema screenings nationwide. However, in comparison, the nearly three month long hit "Ne Zha 2" cannot compete with the newly released "Xiangyang Flower" in terms of overall box office. However, this does not mean that 'Ne Zha 2' has passed the trend, as the film still maintains a certain level of appeal among audiences. As a domestic film, "Fengshen" has extended its keys five times within a few months, while "Nezha 2" has only been extended twice. I believe that in the near future, Nezha 2 will achieve even greater success and bring more glory to our country.

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