Recommendations for Anime Similar to '5 Centimeters Per Second' That Will Make You Feel

Kapanlagi.com - Hello anime lovers! Have you ever felt swept away by a melancholic love story, the distance that separates, and the stunning visual beauty like in the film 5 Centimeters Per Second? This film by Makoto Shinkai holds a special place in the hearts of many due to its realistic and emotional storyline. If you are looking for similar viewing experiences that can make you feel touched and reflective, you’ve come to the right place!

5 Centimeters Per Second (Byōsoku Go Senchimētoru) is a 2007 Japanese romantic drama anime film directed, written, and edited by Makoto Shinkai. The film is divided into three interconnected segments: "Cherry Blossom," "Cosmonaut," and "5 Centimeters Per Second," which chronologically follow the life of Takaki Tono from childhood to adulthood. This film explores themes such as distance, time, loneliness, and unrequited love, focusing on how relationships can change and fade over time and distance.

If you love the emotional atmosphere of 5 Centimeters Per Second, with its stunning visuals and a love story that is realistic yet often bittersweet, here are some anime recommendations that might touch your heart!

1. The Garden of Words (Kotonoha no Niwa)

The Garden of Words is a 2013 Japanese romantic drama anime film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The film centers on Takao Akizuki, a high school student aspiring to become a shoemaker, and Yukari Yukino, a mysterious older woman. They meet by chance in a garden on rainy days and begin to form a unique relationship.

2. Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)

Your Name is a 2016 Japanese romantic fantasy anime film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The film tells the story of Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu, two teenagers who mysteriously swap bodies. They begin to communicate through notes and try to figure out what is happening to them.

3. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai)

Poster for the Anime I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Credit: IMDB)

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is a 2018 Japanese romantic drama anime film directed by Shin'ichirō Ushijima, based on the light novel of the same name by Yoru Sumino. The film tells the story of a lonely high school student named Haruki Shiga who discovers the secret diary of his classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, which reveals that she is suffering from a terminal pancreatic disease.

4. A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)

A Silent Voice is a 2016 Japanese anime drama film directed by Naoko Yamada, based on the manga of the same name by Yoshitoki Ōima. The story follows Shoya Ishida, a former bully who tries to make amends for his past wrongs against Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf girl he once bullied in elementary school.

5. Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light)

Poster for the Anime Hotarubi no Mori e (Credit: IMDB)

Hotarubi no Mori e is a short romantic fantasy anime film from 2011 directed by Takahiro Omori, based on the shōjo manga of the same name by Yuki Midorikawa. The film tells the story of Hotaru Takegawa, a human girl who gets lost in the forest and meets Gin, a forest spirit who will disappear if touched by a human.

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