5 Centimeters per Second
2007 • CoMix Wave
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2007
- Episodes
- 3
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- CoMix Wave · GKIDS
- Genres
- Drama · Romance · Slice of Life
Tohno Takaki and Shinohara Akari, two very close friends and classmates, are torn apart when Akari's family is transferred to another region of Japan due to her family's job. Despite separation, they continue to keep in touch through mail. When Takaki finds out that his family is also moving, he decides to meet with Akari one last time.
As years pass by, they continue down their own paths, their distance slowly growing wider and their contact with one another fades. Yet, they keep remembering one another and the times they have shared together, wondering if they will have the chance to meet once again.
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Released in 2007 by CoMix Wave Films, 5 Centimeters per Second is a landmark animated feature written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The film explores the themes of distance, passage of time, and the inevitable drift between childhood companions across three interconnected chapters. Shinkai sought to capture the melancholy of fleeting connections, moving away from fantasy elements to focus on hyper-realistic depictions of modern Japanese landscapes, characterized by profound attention to lighting and atmospheric detail.
The film was widely praised for its technical artistry, particularly its innovative use of digital compositing and background painting. It solidified Shinkai's reputation as a master of visual storytelling, establishing the aesthetic sensibilities that would later define his global hits. Upon its release, it resonated deeply with audiences for its quiet, introspective tone, becoming a foundational work in the contemporary genre of romantic drama anime.
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