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Suzume was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation
Contender Factor: 47.8 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Writers: Makoto Shinkai
Stars: Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatus, Shôta Sometani, Sairi Itô, Kotone Hanase, Kana Hanazawa, Ryûnosuke Kamiki
Techs: Makoto Shinkai (Ed); Ryôsuke Tsuda (Ci); Kazuma Jinnouchi, Radwimps (Mu)
Prior Recognition:
Potential Shinkai, Matsumura, Fukatsu, Sometani, Kamiki, Tsuda, Jinnouchi, Radwimps
Rating: 2 out of 20
Stage 2 – Content
Legacy: Original
Genre: Animation, Action
Length: 2h 02m
MPAA Rating: PG
Rating: 7.6 out of 10
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: None
Release Date: Apr. 14, 2023
Strategy: Wide
Rating: 10 out of 20
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 98%
CinemaScore: N/A
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Box Office Tally: $10,930,103
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 6.8 out of 10
Stage 6 – Precursors
Critics: LFCC, FFC
Guilds: Annie
Organizations: GG, Satellite
Rating: 4 out of 20
