The movie "Kimi No Na Wa" is a Japanese animated film. It is based on the novel "Your Name." It's about a boy and girl who mysteriously swap bodies.
"Kimi No Na Wa" has been adapted into manga and anime. The manga has more detailed illustrations than the anime. However, both are great for understanding the movie.
Introduction: What is Kimi no Na wa?
What is Kimi no Na wa?
Introduction: What is Kimi no Na wa?
Kimi no Na wa, or literally translated to "Your Name", is a Japanese film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story follows a teenage boy who discovers that he has the power to travel through time and space. He falls in love with a girl in his town and tries to find out why she's always alone. He also meets another traveler from the future named Mitsuha, who looks like a high school girl. Together, they try to make sense of their shared experiences and figure out what their connection means for them and for humanity.
This film was released on November 24th, 2016 in Japan and had an audience of 2 million people at the box office during its opening weekend.
How do I watch the movie before reading the manga?
Before watching the movie, read the manga.
The manga is often a prequel to the anime or live-action adaptation. It provides more backstory and characterization, which are often omitted from the movie in order to keep it at a reasonable length. The manga can also be read alongside the anime, as it is sometimes released before it airs.
How do I buy a copy of the manga that also includes a DVD of the movie?
The manga is a comic book-style Japanese graphic novel. The DVD is the movie that was made based on the original manga.
The DVD of the movie is not included in this package because it can be purchased separately.
What are some good sources to understand more about Japan before watching Kimi No Na Wa?
Manga, anime, and Japanese video games are all good sources to understand more about Japan.
Sites like Crunchyroll and Funimation offer a wide selection of anime that is popular in Japan.
