Description
『Your Name』 『Child of the Weather』
A new original novel by director Makoto Shinkai
Suzume is a 17-year-old girl living with her aunt in a quiet town in Kyushu. One day, Suzume, passing by a beautiful young man on her way to school, says she is “looking for a door,” and she chases after him and she enters a ruin in the mountains, where Suzume finds an old, white door left behind as if it had been deflected from a collapse. As if drawn by something in her, Suzume stretches out her hand towards her door… . The story of Suzume’s ‘lockdown’ that connects the past, present and future begins. The original novel of the theatrical version animation “Suzume’s Door Lock” scheduled to be released on March 8, 2023. Directed by director Makoto Shinkai, it contains the emotions of characters not introduced in the movie and a more precise portrayal of the world.
index
Day 1
In my dreams, where I can go anytime
Like that scenery, a beautiful person
what only we see
Here we go! Everyone whispers like this
Day 2
Cat hunting in Ehime
So now, the direction I have to run is
as a wizard because of you
day 3
cross the strait
Memories are four
A door you can’t enter, a place you can’t go
Night parties and lonely dreams
Day 4
Landscapes that can be seen but cannot be involved
garden room
When the stopper in the sky falls
once again
Day 5
the only door you will enter
depart
What are you looking for?
Appearance of Sadaijin
what i want to do
hometown
the other world
town still burning
time for everything
Day 6 and Aftermath
the story of the day
Author’s review
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Kaori Nakano from Nara, Japan –
I wasn’t expecting much from Suzume’s Door Lock, considering how familiar I am with the emotional signatures often depicted in anime. Yet, as I settled into its evocative narrative about a teenage girl finding her way amid metaphysical doors and haunting pasts, I found myself absorbed. The vividness of Kyushu’s landscape mirrors the turbulence within Suzume’s heart—a perfect intertwining! It felt different; it bridged ages—every door she encounters transforms both space and time like beautiful origami unfolding before us. Makoto Shinkai isn’t merely crafting stories; he shapes soul connections across generations.
Léa Norrisseau from Montréal, Canada –
Dans ce roman captivant, Shinkai fusionne émotion et imagination. La quête de Suzume devient un voyage métaphysique, résonnant profondément avec les attentes des lecteurs modernes.
Haruto Kinoshita from Fukuoka, Japan –
Reading ‘Suzume’s Door Lock’ feels like stepping into an untouched memory. It echoes the gentle whispers of Kyushu’s mountain winds, pulling at my heartstrings as if Shinkai himself painted this vibrant tapestry.
Luca from Milan, Italy –
An engaging read with vivid descriptions and heartfelt moments. Shinkai’s storytelling shines through every page.