Your Name. 2016

Overview

Your Name is a 2016 Japanese animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story follows two teenagers, Mitsuha and Taki, who live in different parts of Japan and mysteriously begin swapping bodies without warning. As they experience each other's lives, they must navigate the challenges of adjusting their routines and relationships around these sudden changes. The film explores themes of connection, identity, and fate as the two protagonists search for one another across time and space. It premiered at the 2016 Anime Expo in Los Angeles and was released in Japan later that year, followed by international distribution in 2017. The movie features voice performances by Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, and Aoi Yuuki. Your Name received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, animation quality, musical score, and emotional depth. It became available for streaming on various platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.