‘A New Dawn’ Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya on His Anime Breakthrough, Makoto Shinkai’s Influence and the Future of Cultural Heritage in Modern Japan
THR, Esq. 2026-02-20
Summary:
The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world.