Your Name.

Two teenagers living in different towns awaken to find they have swapped bodies, waking up in someone else's life and waking up to a day that feels oddly familiar yet strange. Mitsuha, a town girl from the countryside, and Taki, a citybound student, suddenly inhabit each other's routines, weathering the small inconveniences of daily life while trying not to disrupt the other person's world. They begin leaving notes, photos, and hints to guide the other through school, friends, and family, all without revealing too much. What starts as a bizarre swap gradually exposes a powerful, intimate bond as they learn to understand each other's hopes, regrets, and ordinary moments. The mystery behind their connection tests memory, space, and time itself.

Released in 2016, the film is directed by Makoto Shinkai and built from an original story rather than adapting a pre existing work. It showcases his lush visuals and precise storytelling that blends romance with quiet melancholy. Music adds mood.

Your Name earned widespread praise and notable nominations, including a Best Animated Feature nomination at the 89th Academy Awards. Critics highlighted its emotional reach, technical craft, and its ability to merge intimate romance with a large scale, cinema worthy spectacle. Its popularity helped shape later anime releases, and its influence.

Across the globe the film resonated beyond anime fans, sparking renewed interest in animated romance and leading to a wave of fan art, discussions, and memes. Its visuals became iconic for fans worldwide, and cinema lovers bookmark it for fans everywhere.

Critics praised the movie for its emotional honesty and the way it treats longing, memory, and fate with a light, human touch. The film's entwined destinies and respectful portrayal of young love earned it broad acclaim and a lasting place in modern animation. Its hopeful tone resonates with many viewers.