High schoolers mitsuha and taki are complete strangers living separate lives. The first book shows the two characters trying to get use to each others bodies and lives. Sep 07, 2016 the shinkai makoto kantoku sakuhin kimi no na wa. It tells a story about a boy and a girl who reside in two completely different parts of japan. How your name became japans biggest movie in years makoto shinkais animated film, newly released in north america, is a magical and ultimately optimistic comingofage story that taps into. Makoto shinkai has been catapulted into the limelight again as his newest film, weathering with you, has opened in japanese theaters. Mitsuha miyamizu, a high school girl living in the. Dec 19, 2016 makoto shinkai recently did an interview with and talked about his inspiration for his work. Premiered in japan on august 26, 2016, it quickly becomes shinkai s most successful film so far, being the 2nd highestgrossing japanese film in japan and the highestgrossing japanese film globally of all time. Your name has held a special place in my heart ever since my lovely friend hannah introduced it to me.
Hoshi no koe kara kimi no na wa made exhibition of shinkai makoto by makoto shinkai book. Since kimi no na wa your name was released in japanese cinemas earlier this year, its director, makoto shinkai, has been repeatedly referred to as the next big thing in anime and even the next hayao miyazaki. Dream the author uses two different pronouns for i, w at ash i and o re, to indicate whether mitsuha or taki, respectively, is narrating. Please dont see my film, says your name director shinkai. The world is about to meet makoto shinkais ultimate masterpiece. Your name 1 by makoto shinkai and ranmaru kotone 2017, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Premiered in japan on august 26, 2016, it quickly becomes shinkais most successful film so far, being the 2nd highestgrossing japanese film in japan and the highestgrossing japanese film globally of all time. Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams. Taki, a high school boyfrom tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. How your name became japans biggest movie in years. It was published in japan by kadokawa on june 18, 2016, a month prior to the film premiere. Oct 16, 2016 makoto shinkai also responsible for the place promised in our early days, 5 centimetres per second, the garden of words is very worthy of all the praise that has been heaped on him, in particular since the release of your name. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read your name. Your name, a graphic novel adaptation of shinkai s film, is the story of taki, a boy from tokyo and mitsuha, a young girl from a country village.
Anime limited licenses your name by makoto shinkai in. Book best seller the complete story board collection of your name. Japanese director makoto shinkai thinks enough people have seen his anime bodyswap hit your name. Ibe riki and riko takeo are preparing for a wedding ceremony. The latter site usually has stock, their site is available in english and they ship. Koshiki visual guide book director makoto shinkai s your name. Your name, a graphic novel adaptation of shinkais film, is the story of taki, a boy from tokyo and mitsuha, a young girl from a country village. This book is filled with original panels with detailed drawings and instructions marked by the director makoto shinkai along with his interview. With all its perfections and imperfections, your name is. The official website of makoto shinkais new kimi no na wa. Taki, a high school boy living in tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. Abrams bad robot confirmed they were going to work on a. The light novel is written by director makoto shinkai of the animated film your name.
Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams of an unfamiliar life in tokyo. Your runofthemill anime fan will recognize his name, but somehow shinkai never quite managed to take his fame beyond his own niche. Each of them is discontented and dreams about a life very different from what they have. In particular, shinkai says that writing the book let him rethink the films. Feb, 2018 your name timeline explained kimi no na wa the kumihimo theory spoilers duration. In 1999, shinkai released she and her cat, a fiveminute short piece.
Think how nearly all your names early scenes have mitsuha at their centre. What digital items do customers buy after viewing this item. Your name was one of my favorite manga and movie the adaptation was amazing. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Your name is now the fifth highestgrossing animated film of all time in japan and is the first.
This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the. As we mentioned above you will have the opportunity to see your name in cinemas across the uk from 24th november 2016. Your name is a japanese novel written by makoto shinkai. Afp filmmaker makoto shinkai has a problem, a big problem. Makoto shinkais film your name official visual guide book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Ranmaru kotone is the illustrator for the manga adaptations of your name. Interview with makoto shinkai, director of kimi no na wa. That is, until he released your name kimi no na wa. The film was produced by koichiro ito and katsuhiro takei, with music composed by radwimps. Makoto shinkai translated by fgilantranslations chapter 1. Taki, a high school boy from tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. For more art and design related trivia from the book visit. I watched the film yesterday and when i saw there was a novel too i knew i had to read it. Story board gives you an unique glimpse to see how anime is made. Mitsuha, a high school girl living in a rural town deep in the mountains, has a dream that she is a boy living an unfamiliar life in tokyo. Makoto shinkai recently did an interview with and talked about his inspiration for his work. Since there are no equivalent words in english, i will use an italic i and a bold i to indicate mitsuha and taki. Shinkais latest was a tremendous success, both locally and internationally, finally placing him next to anime greats like hayao miyazaki and mamoru oshii. If youre not convinced by words alone, perhaps the numbers will sway you.
Your name by makoto shinkai meet your next favorite book. Your name by makoto shinkai 2017, hardcover for sale online. Aug 23, 2016 your name, or kimi no na wa, is an absolutely wonderful new japanese animated film written and directed by the talented makoto shinkai. If youre unfamiliar with the style of a japanese light novel j ln, you might find it offputting. Makoto shinkais hit film your name marks a changing of. Since there are no equivalent words in english, i will. Shinkai makoto work kimi no na wa your name art book the. The director is known for creating emotional and touching films, such as 5 centimeters per second and kotonoha no niwa the garden of words kimi no na wa. If you have a chance to go see it in theaters or watch it on bluray or any other way, i would encourage anyone to do so it is a visually gorgeous movie with great story and characters. Your name, or kimi no na wa, is an absolutely wonderful new japanese animated film written and directed by the talented makoto shinkai. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Your name timeline explained kimi no na wa the kumihimo theory spoilers duration. His art is really the best background art i hv ever seen, it give me goosebumps whenever i see it, its looks like watching the real scenery in the.
The creator, makoto shinkai was extremely modest, being the japanese man he is, and even felt his own creation was incomplete whether or not thats true, im truly grateful i was alive to see this. Kimi no na wa makoto shinkai is a japanese director, writer, producer, animator, editor, cinematographer, voice actor, manga artist and former graphic designer. Makoto shinkai is both the author of this light novel and the director of the film, and for that reason they compliment each other perfectly. Your name books by makoto shinkai and ranmaru kotone. Makoto shinkai kimi no na wa your name official visual guide. May 11, 2016 the official website of makoto shinkai s new kimi no na wa. Written by director makoto shinkai during the production of the film by the same title, your name. As they realize they are changing places, their encounter sets the cogs of fate into motion. Sep 07, 2017 makoto shinkai is the author of your name. The book allowed me to imagine what the environment looked likeex. A story of two people determined to hold on to one another. At the end of day, its essential to read the book and watch the movie to get. Get makoto shinkais film your name official visual guide book on the. Customers who bought this item also bought page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1.
There have been a lot more eyes on his works than ever before. The biggest theme in his adolescence life was the nature of relationships between him and. Makoto shinkais hit film your name marks a changing of the. Director makoto shinkai opens up about how your names. Miyazaki would not have made this film, but makoto shinkai did. Its hilarious, emotional and tragic in parts, so i recommend having tissues handy. Japanese people shall never seize to impress me with their abilities to. Makoto shinkai your name reveals his inspiration youtube. Jun 06, 2017 makoto shinkai is the author of your name.
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