Harrison Ford has been trending on X(Twitter) after he was spotted holding Suzume’s Chair, one of the character-turned-object from the popular animated movie Suzume. Ford was seen posing at the Golden Globes Red Carpet with the chair and fans were both surprised and pleased after watching Ford taking an interest in the vast anime world.
The anime film, which was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, centers on Suzume, a 17-year-old student whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Souta Munakata, an enigmatic boy who is searching for “a door” to another world, which he must close to avert a catastrophe.
Although the movie was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Animated Film category, Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron ultimately won the prize. Suzume’s nomination is still significant even though it didn’t win, and it adds credence to director Makoto Shinkai’s resume. Also, the Indiana Jones actor posing with the chair which is one of the main characters of the movie makes it more memorable.
What is the Importance of a Chair in Suzume?
Produced by CoMix Wave Films and distributed by Toho, Suzume is a 2022 Japanese animated coming-of-age fantasy adventure film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami served as inspiration for Suzume. With global box office receipts exceeding $323 million, the movie has emerged as the fourth highest-grossing film of 2022 and the fourth highest-grossing Japanese film ever.
The film revolves around two main characters: Suzume and Souta, a “closer” whose responsibility it is to lock doors to the Ever-After, which leads to the realm of the afterlife. This is because an object known as the “worm” is always attempting to break free from the door, which sets off earthquakes in Japan.
They come upon a talking cat that is the keystone guarding the worm. It turns Souta into a chair with a single flick of its magical tail. Souta is still able to move and speak as a chair, but since becoming one, he has been reduced to the status of a new keystone and is gradually losing his humanity.
Fans Surprised as Harrison Ford Pose With The Chair
Harrison Ford took a picture with Souta the chair during the Golden Globes ceremony. This is undoubtedly a great honor for the movie and an additional example of how anime films are becoming more and more well-known around the world.
Fans of anime responded to the post in great numbers, as was to be expected; some even made light of the fact that Ford might not even be familiar with the movie or the background of the chair. However, it’s a fun connection that demonstrates how popular anime has become all over the world.
Harrison Ford with the chair from ‘SUZUME’ at the #GoldenGlobes
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 8, 2024
This is an unexpected crossover. I wonder if he likes anime or was just asked to pose with a “chair
— Ewatomi💝💯 (@Moh_Bolanle) January 8, 2024
Looks like Harrison Ford found a bit of Fortune and Glory at the Golden Globes! #IndianaJones https://t.co/lizYCUoePu
— Indy's Legacy (@IndyJonesfive) January 8, 2024
Imagine if SUZUME's plot was just Harrison Ford dealing with supernational worms preventing national disaster by sealing a door. https://t.co/yG8yz5Bl8j
— Mike Clews (@Sinsterman96) January 8, 2024
I'm so happy that there are still big celebrities that are so humble like I'm sure Harrison Ford was so thankful to get a picture with someone like the likes of Souta https://t.co/w49560Lj4M
— Antron | FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 (@Cinephileantron) January 8, 2024
The important question is, did Harrison Ford **KNOW** he was holding the chair from Suzume? Or did you just hand a bewildered old man a chair and take a picture of him?? https://t.co/Z4WPfBGo5g
— ◈ Martin Wright ◈ 🍜🍙 (@MartinWDoodles) January 8, 2024
Anime has truly achieved global recognition and this photo is an example of it. Being nominated for the Golden Globes and actually winning one (The Boy and the Heron) has only added another feather to the cap of anime industry and soon it will reach a new level.
