Story 9/10
The whole concept of time was very nicely executed. The meaty plot is only the tip of the iceberg, however. As the story is played out, different plot elements surface. The pacing was fantastic, rarely missing a beat. My only qualm is the ending, which felt disappointing as there was so much more to achieve.
Art 10/10
The art was beautiful, and the colours used in the scenery was vivid yet soothing. Animation was smooth and refined and you could tell how much effort had been put in through the thoroughness of the hand-drawn animation.
Sound 10/10
The background music was amazing, timed to perfection. The animation and sound synchronized superbly, flaunting the high quality production.
Characters 7/10
Considering they had only slightly more than 90 minutes to work with, the main characters were portrayed nicely, and you could almost feel their relationships blossoming. However, I feel that there was so much more to plunge into, for both the main characters and their friends.
Enjoyment 10/10
Kimi no Na wa. really brought me on an adventure like no other. The progressively deepening story, coupled by the breathtaking art and music, kept me engaged throughout.
Truly, Kimi no Na wa. is a masterpiece and I would recommend it without a doubt.
