Story 9.3/10
Art 10/10
Sound 9.25/10
Character 10/10
Enjoyment 9.8/10
Overall 9.6/10
Well what can I say about Kimi no Na wa. First off you go into this movie expecting something decent, given it's a Makoto Shinkai creation. But what I was given in this movie was something unbelievable. This story had everything going good for it, even the cliche tropes were used very well. When I first heard of this movies inception I knew right away I would enjoy it, I was not expecting how much I would enjoy this film.
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I really... really did love the Lake House vibe this story gave us. It didn't seem corny at all even. Mitsuha and Taki formed such an adorable relationship through their "dreams" it almost, no scratch that, it did make me cry. Several times. At least in the end they end up meeting.
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This story had such heartwarming moments, really tearful and joyful. It really touches your heart, you connect with Taki and Mitsuha. The character development those two share is great, you get enough early. You keep getting everything you need late, well thought out when delivering it to us. Not to mention the designs are down. They are simple. They are elegant. They are art. I thoroughly enjoyed the great music used in this movie, fits so so well.
I want to close by mentioning the Art and Animation style itself.
Oh. My. God.
This was pleasant for the eyes. Magnificent style. Fluid animation. Probably the strongest point was how remarkably beautiful the scenes were.
