Story: 10/10. As you might have already seen in the synopsis and the trailer, it's about a boy and a girl, switching places. Yeah, I know, it's a pretty simple plot that yields only some decent interest if you ask me. I had my doubts, so I decided to watch it. I was blown away. The plot itself is pretty plain, but the amazing thing about Kimi no Na wa was its brilliant plot execution. From the start to finish, the protagonists experience an endless series of conflicts that drags our heart along and play with it. Shinkai Makoto, the director, script writer, and original creator is truly a genius.
Art: 10/10. What do you expect? It's CoMix Wave Films! The artwork is a feast to the eyes. It was able to express all the feelings of the hardworking animators to us all. Scenes directions were especially captivating and camera angles were exceptionally well done.
Sound: 10/10. I was drawn to the Kimi no Na wa since I heard its music in the first trailer, months before it aired. Beautiful music flows through the whole duration of the movie, which brings the watching experience up to a whole new level. The synchronization between the art and sound made it very pleasing to watch.
Character: 10/10. One of Kimi no Na wa's strongest point is character development. In the beginning, we were introduced to two characters, Mitsuha, a girl who lives in a little town in the middle of nowhere and Taki, a boy living in the heart of Tokyo. The story started out by showing their daily everyday life, which allow us to get a closer look onto the characters. Then after that, it shows how both of them switch roles, and how they react differently outside their comfort-zone, allowing us to create a bond with both of them. And as the story progress, the bonds between you and them would just grow bigger and bigger until you were hugging the screen before you know it.
Enjoyment: 10/10. The first 30 minutes was plain and slow-pacing, which may be boring for some of you. Few comedic reliefs will pop up once in a while when you least expect it, which really enhance its effect. I was kind of bored at first too, but when the main story suddenly kicks in out of nowhere, my mouth was left hanging for the rest of the movie. (That was not even an overstatement; really :D) And as it turn out, those boring parts actually connects with everything else at the end, which make you understand the message of the story completely. Mark my words, focus on every parts of this masterpiece whether it's boring or not; you won't regret it.
Overall: 10/10. Saying that Kimi no Na wa is amazing is quite of an understatement. I haven't watch such a beautiful and meaningful movie in a big while. I felt so fulfilled and satisfied when I finished it that I was smiling and clapping like an idiot for a while. Kimi no Na wa is definitely one of my favorite anime/movie of all time. I guarantee that you won't find such a flawless movie easily. If you are planning to watch it, please savor the experience slowly and thoroughly like you are tasting something expensive and delicious because the flavor won't linger forever. But in all seriousness, Kimi no Na wa was such an adventure of emotion that made me cried so hard; twice. Kimi no Na wa truly deserves a 10/10; not just from me, but from everyone of you who've witness this wonderful piece of art and acknowledge how remarkable Kimi no Na wa is.
