
Genre: Animation, Romance, Drama
Release Date: 2016-08-26
Runtime: 106 minutes
Tagline: Separated by distance, connected by fate.
Description: High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Production Companies: ["CoMix Wave Films","TOHO","KADOKAWA","jeki","AMUSE","voque ting","Lawson Entertainment"]
Summary:
A romantic fantasy anime film that follows the lives of two high school students, Taki and Mitsuha, who swap bodies and lives without ever meeting, until they try to find a way to switch back.
Review:
A beautifully crafted film that balances humor, romance, and tragedy, 'Your Name.' is a must-watch for its stunning animation, memorable characters, and a poignant story that will leave you emotional.
Audience Recommendation:
Recommended for fans of romantic anime, fantasy, and those who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of magic realism.
Themes:
The film explores themes of identity, family, and the human connection, highlighting the struggles of being a teenager and the importance of empathy and understanding.
Fun Facts:
• The movie's success led to it becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time
• The film's title, 'Kimi no Na wa' is a play on words, meaning both 'your name' and 'what is your name'
• The film's director, Makoto Shinkai, is known for his beautiful animation and romantic storytelling
Trailers
How to be an anime voice actor, with Your Name stars Stephanie Sheh and Michael Sinterniklaas | BFI
Type: Featurette
Making of "Your Name" - Makoto Shinkai
Type: Behind the Scenes
Trailer (Dubbed)
Type: Trailer
Trailer [English Subtitled]
Type: Trailer