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Questions about CoMix Wave Films

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was CoMix Wave Films established as an independent studio?

CoMix Wave Films emerged from its predecessor in March 2007. The restructuring created an independent entity based in Chiyoda, Tokyo dedicated to producing anime feature films and short works.

Who is the primary director associated with CoMix Wave Films projects after 2007?

Director Makoto Shinkai stands at the center of every major project produced by the studio after its formation. He directed 5 Centimeters per Second which premiered on the 3rd of March 2007 and continued his collaboration through Children Who Chase Lost Voices in May 2011 and The Garden of Words in May 2013.

What film released by CoMix Wave Films transformed the commercial landscape for independent animation studios in Japan?

The release of Your Name on the 3rd of July 2016 transformed the commercial landscape for independent animation studios in Japan. This film ran for one hundred ten minutes and became a massive box office success followed by Weathering with You and Suzume.

Which television series did CoMix Wave Films air between April 24th and July 3rd 2014?

World Fool News aired from April 24th to the 3rd of July 2014 under the direction of Yuu Mashimo. Peeping Life TV Season 1 began broadcasting on the 4th of October 2015 and ran until December 20th of the same year.

When did Toho announce its acquisition of a minority stake in CoMix Wave Films?

On the 15th of October 2024 Toho announced its acquisition of a minority stake in CoMix Wave Films. This transaction involved the purchase of forty-five shares representing approximately six point zero nine percent of the company's total equity.