Alternative Title: Byosoku 5 senchimetoru ( 秒速5センチメートル )
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Studio: CoMix Wave
Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of life
Synopsis:
Episode 1: Cherry Blossom
Takaki befriends Akari when she transferred to his elementary school but they didn't last long. Upon graduating, Akari moves to Tochigi. They kept in touch through letters but they gradually drift apart from each other, especially when Takaki's family will be moving to Kagoshima. He decides to meet Akari for the last time.
Episode 2: Cosmonaut
Kanae Sumida felt love at first sight with Takaki since his transfer in their middle school. Unfortunately, it was unrequited.
Episode 3: 5 Centimeters per Second
Takaki and Akari moved on their separate ways. Takaki became a programmer while Akari-- an engaged woman. Takaki still longs for Akari to the detriment of his lifestyle. They recall a dream about their last meeting in Iwafune and their wish to meet in the cherry blossom tree someday.
Review:
The fact that this is a Makoto Shinkai film means that the animation is guaranteed to be SPLENDID, it actually accentuated the feels of the drama.
Basically, this film is about having lingering thoughts of that one beloved girl/boy you have that just leave you wondering the "what have", "could have", "should have", "didn't" (BLACKPINK's 'See U Later' reference here). From how I interpreted it, it dwells on that one innocent relationship we had as a child and despite not reuniting you still have that bond or something that you constantly think of each other but can't really do anything about it because you were still young and naïve. U getting me?
It's kinda sad how they just got too busy with their lives that they didn't even bother visiting each other or at least get their contact information. I have a feeling their feelings are just too shallow to not even make an effort of going to lengths for the sake of love. Also, I feel sorry for Kanae, her existence wasn't really necessary. She's just like Takaki - a coward.
I don't recommend you watch this when bored, it will just make you more depressed. This may be heartwarming but it can also be heart-breaking at the same time. Kudos to the good animation and music.
*TMI: It took me 3 years and 2 re-watches before I understood the beauty of this film.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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One More Time, One More Chance - Masayoshi Yamazaki
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