what a beautiful film! thanks to everyone who recommended it to me. the next movies i'd like to watch on the channel are a silent voice and weathering with you. i'm also super excited for the next movie from the same director of Your Name, called Suzume no Tojimari. i will definitely be reacting to that when it releases!

That "I love you" scene is and has always been the nuke of emotions in this movie.

At the time of release, this was the number one movie in Japan. It surpassed Spirited Away in sales too. There was another film released around the same time, "A Silent Voice", which was great as well, but didn't achieve the same success unfortunately. A Silent Voice was absolutely amazing! I'm sure you will like it.

8:10 Mitsuha in Taki’s body used “watashi” the feminine/formal version of “I”. She then continues to use “watakushi” (very formal), “boku” which is a masculine version but still rather soft. Mitsuha finally notices and uses “ore” a masculine way of referring to yourself and what Taki usually refers to himself as.

One of my favorite anime movies of all time! THE ANIMATION, VISUALS, EMOTIONS, and OST are 11/10.

Mitsuha and Taki being in different timelines but still being able to connect was actually explained through the braided cords. It was mentioned that even different times (the cords) can sometimes meet and connect each other (the braid) in life. Mitsuha's red braided cord (the one she uses in her hair) is also an important theme since it symbolizes the Japanese's belief on the "red string of fate" that ultimately connects people who they are destined to be with. In Mitsuha and Taki's case, they were literally connected through that red string.

The first time I watched it, the scene when Mitsuha opens her hand and sees the message caused me to tear up so much that I had to pause the movie so I could regain some composure before continuing to watch it and crying at an acceptable rate to the end.

That “I love you” and scene never fails to make me cry. I get so emotional but I can never fully explain why. I like to think that the movie is a flashback to them remembering their past when they finally meet again at the end.

Years later and watching this react still made me cry. The visuals, and music is just phenomenal. I went in expecting a fun freaky Friday romance so the twist really surprised me and got me super invested as to how the story will resolve itself. Everything about this movie is just beautiful. And the whole "always searching for something, for someone" line kinda relates to us all in a way. Still one, if not the best movie of all time for me.

It's been 6 years but that "I love you" scene still hits me🥲

I still get the chills even though I've watched this movie multiple times. The best~

There was a Japanese show that reflected on this movie sometime after its release as they noticed its popularity among the older generation keeping it in the movie charts (despite the film being marketed to young adults/teens). They invited some older generation folks to a special screening and placed cameras in the movie theatre towards the audience, then interviewed the people afterwards. Needless to say, many of the old folks were in tears, and noted that the "red string of fate" which is prevalent in Eastern oriental cultures was something they experienced in their own lives - like an invisible bond - some people said they met their spouse/soul mate, or something they were looking for. Here's the TV segment from back then - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbqjlMl6q9HchKc.html

He forgot her name because in reality you can’t usually remember your dreams no matter how hard you try.

No matter how many times I watch this movie, I'm always crying tears of joy at the end. One of my favorite movies of all time, not just Anime, but movies in general.

A detail that makes the "I love you" scene even more emotional is the fact that she was going to write "I love you" as well. You start with a vertical line when you write "Mitsuha" but she started with a horizontal line. "I love you" in Japanese starts with a horizontal line ;-; That's probably also the reason why Taki forgot her name so quickly because he thought it had to start with a horizontal line.

You should honestly watch “Weathering With You” it’s basically the spiritual successor to “Your Name” from the same studio and director.

Makoto Shinkai is a well known director for the beautiful visuals in his movies. Almost all of the locations shown in Kimi No Nawa (Your Name) are real locations or inspired by one. The city based locations (Tokyo) can be visited while the rural areas are inspired. In fact the lake that is shown after the town was destroyed is based on Lake Suwa, which is located in Nagano prefecture (the director's hometown is in the prefecture). There's plenty of sites online to guide anyone who wish to visit these locations (typically called an anime pilgrimage) in Japan. I've done it in 2020 just before the pandemic started and even went to the last scene of the movie (the infamous staircase scene). There was a few others as well from different countries and we shared with each other on tips for other locations as well as for locations in Makoto Shinkai's movie after this (Weathering For You). There's an actual shrine at the top of the staircase and you can see all the memorabilia from fans around the world at the shrine. I highly recommend to set aside a day to do the pilgrimage if you intend to visit Japan. Lake Suwa is definitely the highlight. It's gorgeous and the next best location is the skydeck located in Roppongi Hills.

This is the movie that convinced me that "Love at first sight" is real. You've met that special person before but just don't remember it!

That ending was literally genius. More than any scene, I think that scene made me cry the most. Thanks for this, Alana! I can't wait for the A Silent Voice reaction too!

I really loved this movie, glad that you reacted to this and thanks to the people who recommended it to you.

The red thread of fate/destiny is a major theme in Asian myth (I lived in Asia for 3 years many, MANY years ago). I recommend watching again and pay particular attention to all the times a red ribbon or cord is shown. The 2 lakes form an infinity sign. You can either go with a mystical explanation (Musubi wills it) or a scientific explanation (quantum uncertainty) to explain why they can't remember each other's names bast a few moments. However, once they finally reconnect on the stairs and say their names, they get all their memories back. At least, that's what's been implied by the director. I'd seen just a clip of the movie and knew I'd have to get it, so I bought a Blu-ray version. And then I had to buy a Blu-ray player so I could watch it properly on my big screen. (I also bought "A Silent Voice" in Blu-ray at the same time). I still watch it at least 1x per week and enjoy watching reactions of people coming across this masterpiece for the first time. We all struggle for connection. We all search to find love. I hope you find the destiny you're seeking.

This and a Silent Voice are two of my favorite anime movies. (also Wolf Children). Can't wait to see your takes on those as well. I find that movies like these have such beautiful stories that seem like they could only work in an animated form.

What I love about this movie is that the animators did a VERY good job on capturing the *beauty* of both sides(the rural and the urban location).. all abour the scenery, the environment, the details and the emotion. ❤

this movie was the first anime ive watched that got me hooked to anime. didnt expect the emotional damage jumping straight to this expert mode anime. the "I love you" bruh. it was so hard to cope up after watching but i never regretted i have watched it

Alana, you're so sweet. Thanks so much for uploading this awesome anime movie reaction. I love your anime content because it's so cool, and I really enjoy watching you react to different anime series.

Your reaction put a smile on my face. Thank you!

One of my all time favorite movies and one of my favorite reactors, gotta love it. There's another movie that always gets slept on because it came out the same year as Your Name and A Silent Voice. It's called In This Corner of the World and its definitely worth a watch.

I was almost screaming by the end first time I saw this - this movie moved me in ways a lot of live action western dramas never manage. This kind of story has been done before in TV and film but rarely does it gut punch you like this.

i always say this abt your name, i really liked the story and the visuals but to me what made the movie so great was the soundtrack, and how they placed osts and songs in some specific scenes. This made at least to me the scenes even more emotional. Also i swear i can just randomly hear either a song or an ost and i remember specifically the emotion i felt when i saw that scene for the first time and even drop a tear. Once again, its one of the best soundtracks ive ever heard not just in anime. Im sure that without the soundtrack i personally wouldnt have the movie so highly rated.

If the backgrounds look amazing, it's because Shinkai Makoto, the director, got his start doing background illustrations for various animated works, and his talent there really shows here. People have varying degrees of affinity for his writing and directing, though I have yet to be disappointed by any of his works. Even shorter productions like "She and Her Cat" are pretty powerful.

I got teary eyes again. This anime is perfect the animation art and story. Special mention the Music in this anime. Radwimps band nailed it. 11/10 your next anime movie is A SILENT VOICE? Good luck and ready some tissue. My recommendation try I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS, 5 CENTIMETERS AND AWAY. BUT IF YOU WANT TO TRY this anime not a movie YOUR LIE IN APRIL or ANOHANA

A Silent Voice and Your Name were my first venture into the world of full lenght anime movies, and boy did they not disappoint.

Very few movies make my cry. This movie is literally perfect.

the soundtrack, the story, the graphic on this movie is just AMAZING!!! i remember watched this movie a year ago feeling down for a week after first time watching it now i still watch this movie. highly recommend to those who havent watched this movie yet! i also recommend to watch kimi ni suizou wo tabetai

YESSSSSSS!! PLEASE FOLLOW THIS UP WITH WEATHERING WITH YOU!!

i really enjoy your reaction!!! it was almost the same with me, this movie made me cry like a baby and i love the final scenes 💞 waiting for the next reaction!!

Absolutely loved this movie when it came out. Probably the best straight romantic anime I've ever seen, it's such a heartstring puller.

Kimi no namae wa is by far my favourite movie of all time. It's pure roller-coaster of fun and tears. Radwimps made a perfect songs for this title and editing was so on point. Storyline is unpredicted and you're just entertained the whole time. They used a lot of Japanese culture here which made it even better

I'm not 5mins in, and this is already one of my most favourite reactions to this film ever. You're so connected to it, and invested in it from the very beginnin, it's lovely to see.

you’re making me bawl my eyes out right now and I’ve already watched this movie 😭

Watching your reaction to this movie is even more enjoyable 😁 thank you Alana

lets goooooooooo alana!!! this is literally an ELITE movie I have watched it sooooo many times

This was the best animated film at the moment it came out.....it was so good the story was really nice and romance was fantastic....ost 10/10

A few things you probably missed: 1) You remember the beginning (and the end too) where they talk about having a dream as if something's missing as they get ready for work? Notice how after they wipe their tears they stop to look at their hands... It's the same hand they tried to write each other's name on 2) In China and Japan there is an idea of an invisible red string connecting two destined lovers. Hence symbology of the string. There are other colors on the ribbon that represent other things too. The center white diagonal stripe symbolizing the comet, the blue around it for the lake(s), etc. 3) There's also this big thing about how the god their family worship is actually a fraction of the comet that's given their family powers to save the village. That's how they have the dance and the tradition to honor their god. The comet actually came at least twice before. To make the lake and the god's underworld shrine. Both times also created craters. So the god is actually the comet and gave the family the power to save it's people 4) And the BIG Whopper. Mitsuha wasn't going to write her name on Taki's hand. You see her start to write from left to right in a straight line, here's the many ways you can write her name, but the way she actually writes her name is with a curved stoke, not a straight one. It's seen when at the end of the first day mistuha is in taki's body (your video has it at 10:52 ). She writes on his body (his hand) her own name and begins it with a curved stroke similar to a reverse C. Instead, it's likely she was going to write sukida or すきだ. While you likely don't recognize it, it's actually in the movie. You can see it on your clip at 33:36 😥 And yes, the director/writer, Makoto Shinkai did comment that mitsuha would have written something else other than her name in a Q&A 😥😥😥

Hello Alana, I met your channel on KZfaq recommendation, I have already subscribed too, this movie is beautiful, I saw a few months ago this movie, I also got emotional and cried haha, as far as I know Makoto Shinkai who is the author and screenwriter of the film, being famous in Japan for his work, released Weathering with You. which takes place 3 years after Kimi No Na Wa - (Your Name).... I loved your reaction to the movie, and your comments too, I even lost myself for a moment, after the pen fell on the floor, hahaha... good success with the channel, and may you achieve everything you most desire in life in double for you and all your family, today and always!!!

Your reactions are so genuine it's so funny. hahaha.. Thank you for this

Seen this movie at least 6 tines. Still cry. Even cried watching your reaction to it. Beautiful story, fantastic animation. Glad you felt it too. Great movie.

One of the few reaction videos to this movie that are not dubbed and i can enjoy the original soundtrack and remember the original feelings i got from it. Thank you

I cant wait for your reaction to A Silent Voice! Cried with you the whole way.

"silent voice" or "maquia when the promised flower blooms" have to be next !!

This is my all-time favorite anime film ever!! The story, the visual, the music, everything about this film is so beautiful! And I am Japanese living in Tokyo and the scenery of Tokyo/Shinjuku and nearby is accurately and meticulously drawn, it’s unbelievable!!

Watched this movie in 2017 and have been chasing the high ever since. For anyone who needs to fill the void left by this movie, I’ve seen a couple other movies since that have come close to replicating the same feeling: La la land, Portrait of a lady on fire, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, arrival. Granted these aren’t animated, but they left me with that same drained yet warm and alive feeling Your Name gave me. If anyone has their own recommendations please let me know, I need more of this feeling lol

I've seen this movie probably 10 times and just by watching your reaction I found myself crying again like it was my first time watching the movie.

Kimi no na wa is the movie that made me love Anime in the first place. This and Weathering with you are my favourite movies of all time. Not only are they subtle and beautiful, but these movies also saved my life during a dark period.

This is such a beautiful movie, their love story is one that would save a whole town's people.

'A silent voice' is a masterpiece

feels nice to watch your reaction.. it's a good recap to see again 🥲

Hehe all the same feeling when I watch it for the 1st time that i cannot explain. I'm sad that I'm not gonna get the same feeling anymore. I'm still looking for it. But I'm happy when someone new is reacting to this movie. And get the same feeling even just for a moment when they watch it for the 1st time like you do. I'm happy that you experience that too. Definitely one of the best anime movie af all time. 🌌🌌🌌

Silent voice hits your guts with so much sadness. My throat was hurting so much from holding in the cry. It's a must watch. ❤️

Never have I ever being so invested and literally cheering for 2 characters to meet each other

Thank you for having the clarity of mind to turn on correct captions. Great reaction.

I had the opportunity to watch this on cinema (it took a year to arrive to my country so I had already seen it) and it was a fantastic experience. The animation is astounding but to see it on the big screen made me tear up 😭

Your reaction at the “I love you” scene part is always the funniest 😂

You should check out Makoto Shinkai's other animations - Voices of a Distant Star. The Place Promised in our Early Days, 5cm Per Second, Garden of Words, Journey to Agartha (aka. The Children Who Chase Lost Voices) and Weathering With You. He has a new one coming out soon too called Suzume no Tojimari.. They all tend to have a bittersweet edge to them, it's just his style.. the way he explores maturity and life through his tales. That can be an acquired taste, but his animation style is undeniably beautiful.

I love the detail where the scene that shows the lines that mitsuha made on taki's hand (31:00) disappears (31:12), proving that anything related to each other's memory will disappear. It was only a few seconds, but it had a big impact.

Not only did I watch this movie once more, also this reaction. It is soooo great! Even depressed and missing emotion, it brings life back to me.

I think you enjoy it more the more times you watch it, it has a lot of little details and clues in the first half that you don't notice the first time and it tells you a lot about how the movie evolves. As I read, all the music was made together with the film, the director and the band met to talk about what the story would be like and the music it would have. I saw it when it came out and several times later, each time it breaks me harder haha

This movie broke me. I'm not ashamed to admit at all that this movie had me crying. There were two parts where I just literally almost lost my s*** at. First the I love you on the hand,... Just how dare you do that to me? Second when they almost passed each other on the stairs, I was ready to start a riot I was so upset. Absolute beautiful amazing movie

when i first watched it, i dont feel like to cry, because its amazing scenery and everything makes me forget about its plot. but after i rewatch some scenes on your reaction i just realized how deep and complicated to me the plot is and i kinda tearing up

I cried shit watching this phenomenal creation! And I watched it everyday ever since. I'm not getting over this film. Such a masterpiece.

The movie that made me want to forget everything about it just so I can watch it anew and feel the emotions and love all over again✨

This is still one of the anime movie I love the most. The message was deep, and filled with emotion. Tear jerkers are right down my alley :P. This movie was also absolutely gorgeous, from the animation to the art. It solidifies why I want to visit Japan. You described it so well, with how they executed the story... sometimes it's hard to nail timeskips without it getting all muddy and confusing.

Your reaction video is so wholesome

Oh I love your reaction!

Finally! The Wait Is Over. The Touch Of Feels, Goosebumps & Mystery.... This Movie Is Masterpiece 💓

Your Name hits you hard because it presents strong themes of longing. It's an ache in your heart when you long for something, for someone. An ache that just can't find release until you see the object you are longing for. Such a great movie.

Your Name is my second favorite anime film of all time - it deserves all the hype it gets. truly brilliant work in all aspects, really a masterclass in storytelling. ‘Liz and the Blue Bird’ will forever be my favorite anime film (highly recommend you watch Liz and Sound! Euphonium at some point omg) - but Your Name is genuinely near-perfect. i don’t think A Silent Voice is quite as good as Your Name, Weathering With You or Liz and the Blue Bird, but it’s still a profound piece and a great watch. can’t wait to see your reaction!

色んな国の人達が同じ映画で感動してくれるのが不思議で素敵で感動です。 😭

This movie is masterpiece it was like all kind of emotions packed in single movie it was freaking rollercoaster till the end

I always look out for reactions to Your Name. Amazing movie! Btw, I like your reaction, you got that COOL GIRL vibe, but also somewhat sensitive too. :)

I was in Tokyo around when this movie came out and it was EVERYWHERE. Convenience stores, department stores, shops in Akiba, they were using Your Name in ads and merch and commercials, it was truly everywhere. When I got back to the states I watched it. Yeah they were right to hype it up the way they did. It's become a comfort movie for me.

im so glad you loved it 😭💚

What I really liked about this movie is that how it showed the main plot points up until its climax, such as: Tasogare (Twilight in Japanese), Kumihimo (Braided Cords in Japanese), Musubi (Conclusion in Japanese), Kataware-doki (The dim hour just before sunset during which we have to ask somebody their name in order to tell who they are.) etc.13:55-14:15 Especially, I liked this sequence the most, because it kind of summarized the entire plot of the movie in a mere sequence of dialogues. Overall, this movie really was a masterpiece, which not only ignited my passion for watching anime, but also left an unlasting impact in anime history, as well as the tourism of Japan.

AHAHAHAHA. it's not even a sad story if you think about it but the euphoria it make you feel is so unexplainable, enough to make someone cry. I hope i can watch it again to feel the magic of it for the first time, once again.

Amazing movie! I also like Weathering with you maybe more than Your Name idk. Love the videos!!

“I thought this was gonna be a fun romance,ah,and now I’m just crying” LITERALLY SAME like I watched it before seeing u watch it since I love your other reactions and omg I might cry myself to sleep

Sparkle OST : the song that played during the meteor fall , is one of my favourite music ever in my life ✨😭

I absolutely love Your Name and this was a fun reaction to watch. I've become a fan of Makato Shinkai's work and I highly recommend checking out Weathering With You. Can't wait for his new movie to come out at the end of this year! Also not his movie, but A Silent Voice is also amazing and brought be to tears. Edit: Just saw your pinned comment nvm XD

One of my all time favourite movies. So beautiful in many ways (and the music

A truly beautiful masterpiece of a film as you now know why!! Also the song at the end in Japanese is famous!! This is my most favourite anime film ever!!!! Also I just wanted to say that you have a very beautiful smile 😊🥰😍❤👏🙌🙏👍🎉

I'm going to say exactly what everyone else says and you've got to watch A Silent Voice. Those two are how you make a grown middle-aged white man full blown cry ugly tears, and love it!

This movie was expertly done by drawing you along, with the perfect amount of tension, right to the very end. It literally recked me for days after the first time I watched it.

The staircase in the last scene is actually located at the Suga Shrine in Yotsuya, Shinjuku Ward. Also, the cafe where Taki worked is Cafe La Boheme Shinjuku Gyoen, located near Shinjuku Gyoen. If you ever visit Japan, please make sure to stop by. You're guaranteed to relive the excitement all over again.

I literally clicked on this video hoping to find "A Silent Name" reaction on your channel hahhaa hope to see it when you do.

My all time favorite movie! Im glad you finally watched it

Love the reaction

This is a random fun fact, if you look at the soundtrack of the movie, The songs titled "The date" And "Theme of Mitsuha" Are the same song. Meaning, she set up the date to go meet him afterwards. The date was secretly for her. And this is conveyed even in the soundtrack.

this movie genuinely changed my life and my perspective on life. I watched it during february 2020, and i can remember the day so clearly and it turned it out to be one of the best days of my life, i was just happy, relaxed and consumed by this movies storystelling, visuals of japan, romance etc. it was a rainy day I got back from school after a really good day, I showered freshed up and turned my lamp on and closed to curtains got into bed and turned on the movie. after the movie I didn’t even know how feel or react it made me crave the Japanese lifestyle more than ever and after watching the movie straight away my mum just so happened to order a pizza since she wasn’t home.

Watching the opening scene of this movie almost made me cry because the music brings so much nostalgia to me

Nooooo. Alana crying made me cry ;;_;; Such a beautiful movie too ❤❤