---
title: "5 Centimeters per Second"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/5-centimeters-per-second-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1359916
imdb_id: "tt33477484"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 5 Centimeters per Second (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/5-centimeters-per-second-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

5 Centimeters per Second is a drama and romance film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story follows Takaki and Akari, who become fast friends after transferring to the same elementary school, but face separation when their families are forced to relocate.

The film is told in three vignettes exploring the joys and heartache of falling in love. It examines themes of young love, missed connections, and unrequited feelings as the characters navigate the distance between them over time.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Takaki and Akari navigate the heartache of young love and the distance of relocation."

### Why Watch
- Explores the emotional complexities of young love and missed connections
- Directed by Makoto Shinkai
- Told through three distinct vignettes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focuses on the heartache of falling in love
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama and romance with a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #romance, #missed-connections, #unrequited-feelings, #coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yoshiyuki Okuyama
- **Networks / Studios**: Spoon., Fuji Television Network, TOHO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hokuto Matsumura** as *Takaki Tohno*
- **Mitsuki Takahata** as *Akari Shinohara*
- **Yuzu Aoki** as *Takaki Tohno (High School Student)*
- **Nana Mori** as *Kanae Sumida*
- **Mai Kiryu** as *Risa Mizuno*
- **Haruto Ueda** as *Takaki Tohno (Young Boy)*
- **Noa Shiroyama** as *Akari Shinohara (Young Girl)*
- **Aoi Miyazaki** as *Midori Koshimizu*
- **Hidetaka Yoshioka** as *Ryuichi Ogawa*
- **Takashi Okabe** as *Kunihiko Kubota*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of 5 Centimeters per Second?
The film is categorized as a drama and romance.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Makoto Shinkai.

### Q: What is the structure of the story?
The story is told in three vignettes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [5 Centimeters per Second — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1359916)
- [5 Centimeters per Second (2025)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND [2025] ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK | VIJL-60376](https://vgmdb.net/)
- [5 Centimeters Per Second (2025) Original Sound Track - Postpop,Your Own Archive](https://postpop.kr/reviews/ayatake-ezaki-5-centimeters-per-second-2025-original-sound-track)
- [5 Centimeters Per Second DVD - Review - Anime News Network](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/5-centimeters-per-second/dvd)
- [5 Centimeters Per Second - GKIDS Films](https://gkids.com/)

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