The story seemed to be about a simple high school romance, but in truth the plot was more complex than it seemed. The overall story line was about the two main characters trying to find each other despite being so far apart. Some parts in the beginning (about 30 minutes into the movie) were a bit confusing, but in the end, everything is explained tied together.
Furthermore, the animation--including the coloring--and detailed illustrations provided context clues as well as foreshadowing. Moreover, it gave the audience an awe-inspiring experience into the symbolic concepts and motifs throughout the film.
The soundtrack was an amazing companion to the stunning visuals presented, and truly made us feel closer to the world on the screen. The band RADWIMPS produced a catchy opening, fitting background songs, and a bittersweet ending that evoked emotions and left people wanting more.
Despite all the amazing visual components and overall plot, the reason why we did not give it a 10/10 was because the ending was unsatisfactory. It left our hearts feeling incomplete. But, regardless, Kimi no Na Wa was a superb adventure that is sure to touch many people.
