Apr 16, 4:29 AM
YOUR NAME (KIMI NO NA WA) - OUR TRIBUTE POST AND COLLECTION
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Kimi no Na wa.
I'm writing this post as a tribute to one of my all-time favorite Japanese animation films, Your Name (Kimi no na wa) by Makoto Shinkai.
I still remember how I felt the first time I saw his scenes scrolling on the screen, so rich in colors and with such an incredible use of light, aside from being also so much rich in fine details.
The soundtrack in addition is really distinctive and catchy, thanks to the excellent performance of the support group known as Radwimps, with the touching voice of their singer which often fits so well with the situations and scenes on the screen.
Another remarkable element which provided an extra gear to this splendid anime is also constituted in my opinion by the dual setting where the story takes place and the 2 protagonists Taki and Mitsuha live, from one side the metropolis of Tokyo with its chaotic, modern and futuristic traits, while the countryside of Itomori on the other, with its tranquility, its boundless landscapes, the characteristic sound of the Japanese black kites hovering serenely in the air, the panoramic views of the mountains and the lake around, along with the Shinto sanctuary where the evocative Kuchikami sake ceremony takes place in an environment surrounded by typical Japanese street food stalls put in place in order to celebrate this traditional event.
I am aware the plot is a bit complex at first look and it has been subjected to some criticism due to being somewhat convoluted and incomprehensible on some passages, or perhaps inconsistent. By the way, when it comes to myself, I sincerly appreciated it and its complexity it's what perhaps further contributed to motivate me to watch it again and again, being the latter also a good opportunity to enjoy again all those little scenographic details that the first time I missed.
Lastly, I also believe the fantasy element further enriched the experience, including in particular (some spoiler here) the continuous personality swap, along with the wonderful and unforgettable nocturnal show in the sky of the passage and the fragmentation of the comet Tiamat, causing great astonishment among people on one hand, but also a great devastation on the other one because of everything that will happen throughout the story.
I love Makoto Shinkai in general (and I dedicated an entire post to his works in general), but the impact Your Name had on me is something I will never forget. As for today, it keeps being one of my favorite anime of all time.....After all, if it continues to have a respectable rating on MAL and be at the top of its charts, it won't probably be for nothing.
Thank you Makoto Shinkai for this unforgettable masterpiece!
Thanks for reading!
Mur-CuorediVirgo
I still remember how I felt the first time I saw his scenes scrolling on the screen, so rich in colors and with such an incredible use of light, aside from being also so much rich in fine details.
The soundtrack in addition is really distinctive and catchy, thanks to the excellent performance of the support group known as Radwimps, with the touching voice of their singer which often fits so well with the situations and scenes on the screen.
Another remarkable element which provided an extra gear to this splendid anime is also constituted in my opinion by the dual setting where the story takes place and the 2 protagonists Taki and Mitsuha live, from one side the metropolis of Tokyo with its chaotic, modern and futuristic traits, while the countryside of Itomori on the other, with its tranquility, its boundless landscapes, the characteristic sound of the Japanese black kites hovering serenely in the air, the panoramic views of the mountains and the lake around, along with the Shinto sanctuary where the evocative Kuchikami sake ceremony takes place in an environment surrounded by typical Japanese street food stalls put in place in order to celebrate this traditional event.
I am aware the plot is a bit complex at first look and it has been subjected to some criticism due to being somewhat convoluted and incomprehensible on some passages, or perhaps inconsistent. By the way, when it comes to myself, I sincerly appreciated it and its complexity it's what perhaps further contributed to motivate me to watch it again and again, being the latter also a good opportunity to enjoy again all those little scenographic details that the first time I missed.
Lastly, I also believe the fantasy element further enriched the experience, including in particular (some spoiler here) the continuous personality swap, along with the wonderful and unforgettable nocturnal show in the sky of the passage and the fragmentation of the comet Tiamat, causing great astonishment among people on one hand, but also a great devastation on the other one because of everything that will happen throughout the story.
I love Makoto Shinkai in general (and I dedicated an entire post to his works in general), but the impact Your Name had on me is something I will never forget. As for today, it keeps being one of my favorite anime of all time.....After all, if it continues to have a respectable rating on MAL and be at the top of its charts, it won't probably be for nothing.
Thank you Makoto Shinkai for this unforgettable masterpiece!
Thanks for reading!
Mur-CuorediVirgo
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