Visual craft
Your Name showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
Your Name (2016) is high schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives.
At a Glance
Full titleYour Name
DirectorMakoto Shinkai
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
StudioCoMix Wave Films
GenreAnimation · Romance · Drama
Why Your Name is essential anime
Makoto Shinkai's body-swap phenomenon that broke every box office record
Your Name (2016) is high schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives.
Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, Your Name delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the film invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
Your Name is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
Makoto Shinkai's body-swap phenomenon that broke every box office record
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Story and setting
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places.
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Characters and themes
Your Name invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
With Makoto Shinkai at the helm, Your Name remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and romance storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 46m.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Genres: Animation, Romance, Drama.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How long is Your Name?
Your Name runs 1h 46m.
What is Your Name about?
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places.
Who directed Your Name?
Your Name was directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Where can I watch Your Name?
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