Makoto Shinkai books in order
Japanese anime director
- Born
- 1973
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 14
Makoto Shinkai has published 8 novels, 2 plays and 4 other books, beginning with She and Her Cat (2017). The latest is Weathering with You, Volume 1 (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Makoto Shinkai
Start here
She and Her Cat
Makoto Shinkai's most-read book.
Newest
Weathering with You, Volume 1
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Garden of Words (2013)
A Sky Longing for Memories: The Art of Makoto Shinkai (2015)
Your Name (Jun 2016)
She and Her Cat (2017)
Your Name. Storyboard by Makoto Shinkai 2 (2017)
Your Name. Another Side (2018)
Weathering With You (Jul 2019)
Weathering with You, Volume 1 (2020)
Plays in order
Byôsoku 5 Senchimêtoru (2015)
Kimi No Na Wa (2017)
Other books in order
5 Centimeters Per Second Novel (2019)
5 Centimeters Per Second + Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2021)
Suzume (2023)
Suzume 1 (2024)
About Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Niitsu , known as
Makoto Shinkai , is a Japanese filmmaker and novelist. A founder of CoMix Wave Films, he is known for his anime feature films enriched with visually-appealing animation and romantic stories depicting teenagers and high school students.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Makoto Shinkai FAQ
- How many books has Makoto Shinkai written?
- Makoto Shinkai has published 8 novels, 2 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Makoto Shinkai's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with She and Her Cat.
- What is Makoto Shinkai's latest book?
- Weathering with You, Volume 1 (2020).
- What is Makoto Shinkai's most famous book?
- She and Her Cat (2017) is Makoto Shinkai's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.