Netflix to Add One of Makoto Shinkai’s Top Movies Soon

Netflix continues to expand its rapidly growing anime library, with new content being added every day. As August progresses, the platform is set to launch significant series such as Terminator Zero. But that’s not all—there’s more exciting news for anime fans. In September, one of Makoto Shinkai’s most acclaimed films is coming to Netflix, and fans are in for a treat.

According to Netflix, 5 Centimeters per Second will be added to its catalog on September 1st. Viewers in the United States will be able to watch this 2007 film, and it’s likely that other regions will also have access to it. However, there’s no information yet on whether the added version will be subbed or dubbed, so fans should stay tuned for updates.

For those not familiar with 5 Centimeters per Second, the movie was released in 2007 and represents one of Shinkai’s early major successes. Shinkai served as both the writer and director for this film under the production of CoMix Wave. The movie went on to win several film awards in Asia and laid the groundwork for Shinkai’s future endeavors. Today, Shinkai is a well-known name among film enthusiasts for his works like Your Name, Weathering With You, and Suzume.

5 Centimeters per Second is divided into three parts, and it follows the life of a young man named Takaki Tono. The story begins in 1991 when Tono is in elementary school and spans his relationships with various women as he grows into adulthood. The film is lauded for its delicate animation and profound sense of longing, making it one of the best coming-of-age movies in anime. If you’re interested in discovering more about Shinkai’s artistic roots, this movie is a must-watch when it arrives on Netflix on September 1st.

For those eager to know more about the movie, here’s the official synopsis:

"Witness the story of Takaki, a young man on a journey from Tokyo to reunite with his childhood best friend, Akari. Feel his emotions superimposed on the gorgeous, heavily researched, and impressively animated backdrops of Japan as he travels by train to see her. Join Takaki on a voyage into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence that span the minutes and months of their lives. 5 Centimeters Per Second, the speed at which cherry blossoms fall from the trees, is reminiscent of the pace of life as our lives intermingle."

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Source: ComicBook.com