5 Centimeters per Second,written and directed by Shinkai, theatrically premiered in March 2007, comprising three parts. The film follows Takaki Tōno and his relationships with different women around him, beginning in 1991 with Tono in elementary school, and his eventual development into an adult. Following the movie’s debut, it gained worldwide popularity and has been described as one of the best anime movies. It has also received a number of awards in Asia, contributing to Shinkai’s ultimate success, one of which was the Best Animated Feature Film at the 2007 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
For those anticipating the arrival of5 Centimeters per Secondon Netflix, here is a summary of what’s to come according to its official synopsis:
“Witness the story of Takaki, a young man on a journey from Tokyo to reunite with his childhood best friend, Akari. Feel his emotions superimposed on the gorgeous. Heavily researched and impressively animated backdrops of Japan as he travels by train to see her. Join Takaki on a voyage into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence that span the minutes and months of their lives. 5 Centimeters Per Second, the speed at which cherry blossoms fall from the trees, reminiscent of the pace of life as our lives intermingle.”
The Creator Behind ‘5 Centimeters per Second’
It goes without saying that5 Centimeters per Secondmarks one of Shinkai’s first major hits before he became a well-known figure in the industry, now popularly regarded asone of the leading anime creators. Of late, his name has been attached to similarly successful productions, includingCross Road(2014),Your Name(2016),Weathering With You(2019), andSuzume(2022), with his works earning praise for their emotionally rich storytelling and characterization as well as captivating visuals.
The Japanese creator’s5 Centimeters per Second, starringKenji Mizuhashi,Satomi Hanamura,Yoshimi Kondou,andAyaka Onoueas voice actors will launch onNetflixon September 1. Until then,Suzumeis already available to stream on the platform.
A modern action adventure road story where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.
