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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.
A high school boy in Tokyo and a high school girl in a rural town mysteriously swap bodies. They start communicating through notes and messages, eventually developing a deep connection despite never meeting. As they try to navigate their swapped lives and understand the phenomenon, they uncover a hidden danger and a race against time to save the town.
Your Name. was a monumental critical and commercial success, lauded for its stunning animation, emotional depth, and compelling narrative. It resonated with audiences worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing anime films of all time and earning widespread praise from critics for its masterful storytelling and visual artistry.
Praised for its breathtaking animation and vibrant visuals.
Celebrated for its heartwarming and emotional narrative that explores themes of connection and memory.
Applauded for its intricate plot that blends fantasy, romance, and disaster elements seamlessly.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved 'Your Name.', frequently highlighting its beautiful animation, touching story, and the emotional impact it had on them. Many viewers found the film to be a unique and memorable cinematic experience.
Won numerous awards including Best Animated Feature at the 2016 Hochi Film Awards, Best Animation of the Year at the 2017 Tokyo Anime Award Festival, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 44th Annie Awards.
The film's incredible success led to a live-action adaptation being fast-tracked by Paramount Pictures, with Eric Heisserer (known for 'Arrival' and 'Bird Box') attached to write the screenplay.
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If we look at it as a movie; The script and frame connections are great. Their music is considered good. He explained what he wanted to say, the idea of panentheism, that everything in the universe is connected to each other, can change, ...
If we look at it as a movie; The script and frame connections are great. Their music is considered good. He explained what he wanted to say, the idea of panentheism, that everything in the universe is connected to each other, can change, ...
"Your Name" weaves a delightful tale of two high schoolers, Mitsuha and Taki, whose lives take an unexpected turn when they start swapping bodies. The unique and captivating plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, as you follow their incre...
Your Name is a film that captivates its audience from beginning to end with its superb and incredibly unique storyline. The body swap genre is one that has been explored in various films, but the way it was intertwined with a love story in ...
The most romantic movies I have been seen. This is a must watched movie in lifetime!
An absolutely stunning film! There is nothing to even marginally dislike about <em>'Your Name'</em>. The animation is sensational, breathtaking in fact. The amount of detail, particularly in Tokyo, is insane. It's utterly gorgeous to wat...
**They're no strangers, yet they've never met.** Probably the most anticipated anime since the final film of Mr. Miyazaki. Because people know what these guys are capable of. This is one per cent sci-fi and 99 per cent fantasy. The conce...
It has beautiful animation and beautiful characters. It is a funny, sweet and emotional roller coaster of a crowd-pleaser that manages to win your heart.
I would never take it away from anyone, but I was underwhelmed. _Final rating:★★ - Definitely not for me, but I sort of get the appeal._