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5 Centimeters per Second

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After transferring to the same elementary school, Takaki and Akari became best friends. However, their lives change when both their families are forced to relocate. After a year of separation, Takaki is about to reunite with Akari. As he sits on the train from Tokyo, memories of the past rush through Takaki's head, his meeting time with Akari drawing ever closer. Takaki and Akari begin to wonder if they will ever be able to see each other again, and share their secret feelings. Join Takaki on a journey into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence that span the minutes and months of their lives.

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Martin Tsai Critic's Notebook Oct 24, 2026
Instead of adding filler, they expand the story inward, transforming Mr. Shinkai’s gossamer-thin anime archetypes into characters with real, heavy psychological friction. Go to Full Review Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography May 18, 2026
5 Centimeters Per Second should be considered the fully blossomed fruit of Makoto Shinkai’s influential animated film. Go to Full Review Whang Yee Ling The Straits Times (Singapore) Feb 6, 2026
2/5
A dreamy anime, very much a tone poem, has been remade into a snooze. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Due F @RT14704568 Aug 4, 2026 5 Centimeters per Second (2025) is a heartfelt romance that explores first love, distance, and the quiet acceptance of life's inevitable changes. Beautiful performances, elegant visuals, and emotional storytelling make the journey deeply moving, although Akari's perspective and the film's central symbolism could have been explored more fully. Overall, it's a worthwhile watch for anyone who appreciates reflective, character-driven romantic dramas. by alunauwie See more Nova S @Novastrike Feb 27, 2026 Headline: Visually 10/10, Storytelling 1/10 (Manga readers beware). Review: "If you expect this movie to bridge the gaps from the anime with manga or novel material—don’t. They had 2 hours to fix the 'Cosmonaut' arc and give Kanae the justice she deserves, but they chose to stick to the same old melancholic script. It feels like a wasted opportunity to show how these characters actually grew up. Beautiful to look at, but narratively stagnant. Better off re-reading the manga for a more fulfilling ending." See more dimas a @dimasa Feb 3, 2026 5 Centimeters per Second has three different endings across its anime, manga, and live-action adaptations, and this one is the best. The stronger female POV and the planetarium scene make it unforgettable. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Yoshiyuki Okuyama

Director

Hokuto Matsumura

Takaki Toono

Mitsuki Takahata

Akari Shinohara

Nana Mori

Kanae Sumida

Yuzu Aoki

Takaki Toono (High School Years)

Mai Kiryu

Risa Mizuno
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Movie Info

Synopsis After transferring to the same elementary school, Takaki and Akari became best friends. However, their lives change when both their families are forced to relocate. After a year of separation, Takaki is about to reunite with Akari. As he sits on the train from Tokyo, memories of the past rush through Takaki's head, his meeting time with Akari drawing ever closer. Takaki and Akari begin to wonder if they will ever be able to see each other again, and share their secret feelings. Join Takaki on a journey into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence that span the minutes and months of their lives.
Director
Yoshiyuki Okuyama
Screenwriter
Ayako Suzuki
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Spoon Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 1m
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