Kimi no Na Wa (New Makoto Shinkai Film)

[Julio C]

I forgot all about this movie, and I'm glad it's already out. I guess I have to wait for the BD then if there is no U.S. screening.

[Guardian Enzo]

It's been licensed so it's likely going to get some sort of minimal theatrical release.

[blakstealth]

Originally Posted by Julio C

I forgot all about this movie, and I'm glad it's already out. I guess I have to wait for the BD then if there is no U.S. screening.

Funimation's got the rights.

[Infinite Zenith]

As long as they play it in more Canadian cities than just Halifax, I'll be happy. (I'm lookin' at you, Anthem of the Heart!)

[AB079]

I just saw the movie and all what I can say is, this is perfect.

Everything from the visuals, the music, the VA's work, the narrative and direction, everything was perfect. The story itself is quite simple but at the same time beautiful on every possible way, yes is a love story but a really good one.

I'll put this in spoiler because is an entire review of the movie with spoilers included, so to have some consideration with the ones that didn't watched the movie yet.

Spoiler for Review + spoiler:

The movie itself starts with Mitsuha and Taki, both got a body swap living the life of the other a few times during the weeks, to the point that a warm feel growed inside them. Is nice to see the dynamic between them, having to live in another city, on a different time and even more trying to adapt to this different life.

This movie has some mysticism involved showing us how this is related to both of the main characters, especially Taki. Then the comet incident happened and Mitsuha died with everyone on the city, here is where the feels can't get even higher, watching how Taki spend a lot of time trying to find Mitsuha until he met the truth, she was dead.

Even after that he never gave up on her and went into the temple in the crater trying to reach her in the past, so he can save the girl he loves the most. A especial detail was how he drinks the Sake made by Mitsuha which is "half of her" and then finally, both met each other to finally say "let's write our names so we can't forget each other" but Taki was a bit more clever than that, he wrote his feelings in Mitsuha's hand. What Taki did here was an endless search for the person he love, even going through time to save Mitsuha, that was amazing.

After 8 years and watching how Mitsuha and Taki grew up, how the time and the life passed in front of them becoming adults looking for work and living in Tokyo was simple superb, but what was the peak of this movie is how the love between them never dissapears and even when they cross they path on some occasions we jumped right into the last scene, the metting in the stairs where Taki finally spoke to her and they remember the love inside them with the phrase "Your name is". They never forget what they feel for each other, even after long time both of them were still looking for each other even when they forgot their names.

Long time that something make me feel this way, I'm so glad that this is a huge success because it deserves everything. There is no words to describe how good this movie is, I hope you guys feel the same when you see this movie.

Simply perfect.

[Julio C]

I hope this movie is much much better than Anthem of the Heart since that one was forgettable and failed to capture any emotion. Nagai Tatsuyuki work has been a hit or miss lately, and knowing Makoto Shinkai, almost everything he does is just amazing.

So Funimation has the rights eh? Damm, I just don't like how they handle most of their releases.

I'm thinking of buying the Japanese BD as soon as it is out.

[j4c06]

Nothing can be perfect for everyone. For me, way too many sweet songs, to the point it felt they were there to cover for a missing ingredient. And the "love" part was somewhat imposed on the main characters. Otherwise a great story.

[nojay]

"Kimi no Na wa" is being shown during the Scotland Loves Animation festival in a month's time.

http://www.lovesanimation.com/

There's one showing in Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd October. Tickets are on sale now.

Other movies being shown on the big screen during the festival include Kizumonogatari pt 1 and 2 as well as a bunch of other Shinkai movies, Kingsglaive etc.

[Psyco Diver]

It was good but I don't like those kind of endings so it was off putting for me and the "forgetting stuff" kind of annoyed me

[SleepingTerror]

Was wary of this when I heard it being compared to 5 cm per second.. Glad I watched it because it is NOTHING like that abomination. I simply despise stories with vague plot to "make a point" or whatever. The characters are 3 dimensional and interesting and funny and I was brought to tears at least twice :')

Spoiler for ending of movie:

Glad it gave it a happy, hopeful ending rather than some bullshit "then they moved on." Someone changes your life like that, someone is always on your mind, you don't just forget them.

[Top Sergeant]

Excellent film!

Engaging story, interesting characters, well paced and it took a few quick turns I wasn't expecting. Definitely down on my 'to buy' list once it becomes available.

[Infinite Zenith]

Against all odds, I've crossed the finish line for myself. I found it enjoyable, and mirroring the sentiments of those before me, I cannot wait until the BDs become purchasable. Mind you, if it turned out any other way, I would've eaten a ghost chili in protest

[Cicili]

Watched this one and loved it. This is my first Shinkai Makoto work too.

Really hoping i can see it in cinemas eventually where i live. I want to see it in all its glory. It also seems like a good film to recommend to friends who don't normally watch anime.

[AB079]

Jesus Christ, what the hell with these numbers. Seriously the movie was a huge hit, and now this? incredible.

Spoiler for Rank:

Japan's weekly light novel rankings for Sep 19 - 25
*1.　131,856　794,866　Kimi no Na wa. (Kadokawa Bunko)
*2.　*47,261　111,672　Kimi no Na wa. Another Side: Earthbound
*3.　*34,309　*34,309　Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol.9
*4.　*27,589　106,102　Kimi no Na wa. (Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko)

[blakstealth]

It's the first non Ghibli movie to hit 10 billion yen!

[Diluc]

Indeed, this is truly a masterpiece!
This is my first Makoto Shinkai work too.
There is nothing i can complain with this movie except that we don't get any short scene of afterending story D:
Hopefully we can get special chapter / doujinshi the after movie ending story.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Those who first experienced Makoto Shinkai’s work through this movie: I say welcome, and I recommend watching his other movies too. They’re good and always have beautiful visuals. Some segments even feels like Terrence Malick movies (if you know what I mean). But I gotta warn you that the ending of some of his other works tend to be…let’s just say more heartbreaking compared to this movie IMHO .

[Infinite Zenith]

I'm tempted to say that the other movies should be watched first, since this one ends up being the perfect way to cap things off (for the present, until Shinkai releases another film)

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Infinite Zenith

I'm tempted to say that the other movies should be watched first, since this one ends up being the perfect way to cap things off (for the present, until Shinkai releases another film)

I agree. But what can we do? Due to some hype, many people ended up watched this movie as their first Makoto Shinkai experience. Oh well, it's still better late than never, right?

[Infinite Zenith]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

I agree. But what can we do? Due to some hype, many people ended up watched this movie as their first Makoto Shinkai experience. Oh well, it's still better late than never, right?

I think all of them are worth watching, so as long as one gets the full experience, that's what counts in the end

Originally Posted by Julio C

I hope this movie is much much better than Anthem of the Heart since that one was forgettable and failed to capture any emotion. Nagai Tatsuyuki work has been a hit or miss lately, and knowing Makoto Shinkai, almost everything he does is just amazing.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.