People get frustrated from this anime just because it’s not fantasy story where the characters win no matter what. But we love this anime because it’s reality.
Some stories could use a happily ever after, some need to tell us this reminder of a past like my own. I cry every time I open the manga, knowing the same pain Takaki felt for almost 10 years of my own life so far, but like him, one last reunion not too long ago reminded me and that special someone those feelings were real, and because it was finally never a question, we were able to move on, having a family of my own with someone new in my life.
Absolutely. His most realistic and grounded work. Going through a similar thing to what happened in the anime at this exact moment. Don't know if rewatching it will help me process stuff or just make me even more depressed haha
I was with a long distance relationship around 2009 (met her in Ragnarok Online) when I stumbled upon this movie. We never really met (except in game). We stopped talking around 2010, and then got back in 2011 shortly. After that, no more contact. I still think of her from time to time and This movie always remind me of her. Watched it like 5 times already since then. I missed her and even though I have no way of keeping up with her (that time were using Friendster) and we didn't have time to connect at facebook, I still remember her face. Hope she's doing well.
It's one of the best animes I've watched and one of Makoto Shinkai's best works along with "Garden of words". I wish these two movies would get more recognition and talked about more the same way "your name" and his other newer works get talked about but by no means am I saying that the new movies are not as good, it's just that 5 centimeters per second and garden of words holds a special place in my heart. Also, I love the music of 5 centimeters per second and the ending of the movie just did it for me.
A guy i know absolutely hates this movie, because its the only anime out of like 200 or something that has ever made him cry (hes not the crying type at all)
I've also watched this masterpiece when i was younger, around the same and as the mcs on the second chapter. Back then, i was more interested in the art style, animation, and mostly the music. I didn't understand yet, the implications of the story, especially on the third and final chapter. Now, I'm an adult, with more experience and more maturity. I now realize how tragic this classic is because of you. I've never forgotten this movie. Thank you so much for uploading this video. Every time I share this with people, they don't seem to find it interesting. Probably because it wasn't mainstream then. I hope a lot of people see it and watch it. Great video essay. ❤
Unpopular opinion but maybe if he talked to her she would divorce her husband because that’s also happening in reality people only say it’s realistic because that’s how life works 💀😂
That's actually a good take , back in 2007 this would be as realistic story but now if he wanted he could become a home wrecker in 2024. Crazy to see how the world change in relationships sad
My first ever video was a review for this beautiful film. They actually re-released it in my city for 6 days this month and I instantly rushed to watch it on the big screen.
True! The ending of this movie is greatly different from the stereotypical endings from a lot of current anime. That's one of the reasons I love it so much.
Not only am I just now realizing the movie was brilliant, I also see this video is, great work. When I watched this movie a week or two ago with my siblings we kinda ended up just goofing around, and missed a lot of the important moments and thus the deeper meaning (It was fun so I don't regret it). But nevertheless by the end of the movie, that frustrating end really took me by surprise and I've been thinking back to it multiple times a day, fearing that I'd make the same mistake as Takaki does. I do suffer the same problem of always being stuck in the past and never clearly seeing the future after it all, and I think that's where this movie does an excellent job at showing the consequences of what that can do. Anyways I realize that this whole thing doesn't matter to anyone but me and those around me, however I want to thank you for articulating the message so well that I genuinely enjoyed watching this video and have something new to think about. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your personal perspective. This movie also had a great impact on me and how I see relationships in general. I always knew there was something special about this movie, but I needed to watch it a few times to truly understand. Thank you for the kind words!
i always rewatch 5 centimeters per second every year. This anime will forever be my favorite movie. The story is solid, blend with great soundtrack and the reality mundane things hit it hard. So many cinematic scenes to take in. And i hate i turn out to be like Akari after 14 years.. :( Will always be back for this movie.
I only watched this once and when i watched your commentary i cried again just thinking about it and the whole lesson, man will never get over this one
love this movie. i think i watched it several years ago. before i only watch epic adventure action anime. this anime introduce to romance, slice of life kind of genre and ever since, its been one of my favorite.
Awesome video! This was the first Shinkai anime movies I have watched. Even now this is still on my top 10 anime movies of all time. I agree that this was a bit forgotten, but hopefully this video of yours can help it reach other anime fans.
I lowkey didn't understand the ending i know she said something about a marriage but thought she was talking about something else thank you for showing me what the story mean.
Amazing video bro, I love this anime. When I saw it, I was in a situation where I left my home city, and a girlfriend behind to pursue a better future. She never understood me completely and barely answered me on windows messenger lol. Fast forward, it took me nearly 6 years to move on. She moved on quicker, on that time she did come to visit me like 6 months after i first left. But from there, everything went downhill, i cried for her, I got depressed but kept pushing on my goals. Now we are "friends", typical birthday and Christmas messages . But I'm with someone else, and I'm happy.
This movie shows us that sometimes we need to move on from a good person, many people start hating on each other after losing contact, but 5cm per second shows us that even if they were not meant to us, they might still be a good person. Losing a good person and knowing it's a big loss is sad, but realizing that you hated them after break up even though they didn't deserved it is sadder.
this movie is literally haunting me for weeks since I saw it last December I had a friend at school when I was 15.there was no such thing as a romantic relation between us I never undestood my feelings but I felt at ease and happier around her.after finishing high school we kept contact for almost 2 more years by phonecalls, then the calls became distant and slowly stopped , I never know what she was to me romantic or not but 9 years later I still wish to be back on that old classroom spending classes and hours with her This movie was like a PTSD moment for me,I've only watched it one time but every moments felt like a fading distant memory
tbh this is a movie I gatekeep coz it's the one movie I keep for myself that I heavily relate to. I've watched this several years ago along with Kotonoha no Niwa and both of those are my favorite movies. This movie is what I watch when I wanna be alone, and shit has a special place in my heart
As a teenager I was OBSESSED with anything Makoto Shinkai and Tenmon worked on. Every film anime and visual novel. 5cm was always my first and true love. It's been a minute since I last watched this and now at 25 I'm really starting to get it. What a masterfully done story and I'm about to read the light novel and manga
I know I’m super late but I just watched this movie on Netflix. Seeing this video breaking down the relationship between these two really resonates with me. I once met someone that became my best friend and I ended up falling in love with her. Ultimately things didn’t work out and 8 years later she is no longer in my life. She moved on with her life with a new relationship but even till this day I missed what we used to have. I moved on but there’s still feelings there for her I can never get rid of. Like Takaki and Akari I know we wasn’t meant to be and sometimes people served their purpose and aren’t meant to be in your life. It’s sad but that’s how life is and you just have to move forward. It’s like that saying “Right Person, Wrong Time” We’ll never see each other again but I wish her all the happiness.
My absolute favorite movie from Shinkai. His most realistic and grounded work. Going through a similar thing to what happened in the anime at this exact moment. Don't know if rewatching it will help me process stuff or just make me even more depressed haha
This movie always had a very special place in my heart. To me, the thing that haunted me is how gut-wrenchingly real it is. It is just a pure display of real life. Life in all its blandness. Its a story about how life moves on. About how relation come and go, and that they don't have to go with a any reason, or warning. Life moves on, with or without you, and there is nothing to do about it. This movie is slow, not very dramatic, not flashy, it is just the story of two people who knew each other dealing with separatiion, in a way that feels discomforting real and painful. Thank you for this video, I too think that this movie is very underrated. Always has been and always will be one of my favorites move ever.
I first saw it in 2021 as I was reading about Shinkai's other works and I have never cried harder over a movie or TV show than 5cm per second. What makes this movie stand out is how it is so sad yet so relatable in life as it reflects the harsh reality of life.
I interpreted the final scene as Takaki seeing the splitting image of one of his first memories with Akari which was enough to satisfy him in just being able to see her again. Also, I feel especially bad for Kannae in her scenes.
This masterpiece will always hold a special place in my heart. Its not perfect, the way nothing is.. bitter sweet and beautiful.. from the aesthetics, sounds.. a true classic.
I’ve never seen the movie but from this video I can tell that the lesson it’s trying to teach relates to my live so well. I’m soon to be married and until recently I had still in the back of my mind doubts about a missed connection in college. I recently found out she got married a few months ago and that gave me what I needed to move on to my own marriage. Very relatable. Wish I found this movie sooner
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People get frustrated from this anime just because it’s not fantasy story where the characters win no matter what. But we love this anime because it’s reality.
This movie breaks the stereotypical "and they lived happily ever after" which is so refreshing and real.
Some stories could use a happily ever after, some need to tell us this reminder of a past like my own. I cry every time I open the manga, knowing the same pain
Takaki felt for almost 10 years of my own life so far, but like him, one last reunion not too long ago reminded me and that special someone those feelings were real, and because it was finally never a question, we were able to move on, having a family of my own with someone new in my life.
@@Halfrican-Jones Well said, wish you luck for your new life.
its kind of like clannad if you have ever seen that less sad ofc
@@animatedlion6974 At least Clannad had a happy ending…even with how weird it was communicated, lol.
I've never forgotten this. I still prefer this over Shinkai's new ones.
Same!
Indeed.
@@mizuwritings lolz the film is not forgotten hack...we just dont wanna talk about it.
5 centimeters per second reminds me of madrara wake up to reality ever goes as planned in this acuresd world it kinda proves that madrara was right
Absolutely. His most realistic and grounded work. Going through a similar thing to what happened in the anime at this exact moment. Don't know if rewatching it will help me process stuff or just make me even more depressed haha
"If connections are impossible, we must move on."
Damn this hits hard
I was with a long distance relationship around 2009 (met her in Ragnarok Online) when I stumbled upon this movie.
We never really met (except in game). We stopped talking around 2010, and then got back in 2011 shortly. After that, no more contact. I still think of her from time to time and This movie always remind me of her. Watched it like 5 times already since then. I missed her and even though I have no way of keeping up with her (that time were using Friendster) and we didn't have time to connect at facebook, I still remember her face. Hope she's doing well.
what hurts more than anything is seeing them move on to something you cling so hard to
I actually like this movie, its just not talked about that much. It's not forgotten, it's just not known by many.
You bad guy. Don't even remind me of this movie. I was so depressed after watching this.
But I liked it. So, no regrets.
And yeah, I am high right now.
So, feel free to judge my grammar.
😂
It's one of the best animes I've watched and one of Makoto Shinkai's best works along with "Garden of words". I wish these two movies would get more recognition and talked about more the same way "your name" and his other newer works get talked about but by no means am I saying that the new movies are not as good, it's just that 5 centimeters per second and garden of words holds a special place in my heart. Also, I love the music of 5 centimeters per second and the ending of the movie just did it for me.
Couldn't agree more! Also, the music for 5 cm per second really hits hard every time I hear it.
That was actually beautiful dude, I thought this video would be a lot more popular with how short and sweet you explained the movie.
Omg that's so nice of you to say. THANK YOU
A guy i know absolutely hates this movie, because its the only anime out of like 200 or something that has ever made him cry (hes not the crying type at all)
I've also watched this masterpiece when i was younger, around the same and as the mcs on the second chapter. Back then, i was more interested in the art style, animation, and mostly the music. I didn't understand yet, the implications of the story, especially on the third and final chapter. Now, I'm an adult, with more experience and more maturity. I now realize how tragic this classic is because of you. I've never forgotten this movie. Thank you so much for uploading this video. Every time I share this with people, they don't seem to find it interesting. Probably because it wasn't mainstream then. I hope a lot of people see it and watch it. Great video essay. ❤
Unpopular opinion but maybe if he talked to her she would divorce her husband because that’s also happening in reality people only say it’s realistic because that’s how life works 💀😂
That's actually a good take , back in 2007 this would be as realistic story but now if he wanted he could become a home wrecker in 2024. Crazy to see how the world change in relationships sad
2:44 in an alternate universe he gets off that damn train and elopes together with her, lives nearby and makes it work
This was the first anime film I ever saw. It’s an absolute masterpiece! I have it on DVD and blu-ray.
Who said it's forgotten lol, it's 17 years old and still kicking well, Shinkai Makoto even posted an unused poster last month
Great vid, brought back a lot of memories. The ending was devastating as a kid 😅 but loved it, even learned the trailer song on piano.
My first ever video was a review for this beautiful film. They actually re-released it in my city for 6 days this month and I instantly rushed to watch it on the big screen.
ahh this film is a breath of fresh air from anime nowadays. Great emphasis on the story btw!
True! The ending of this movie is greatly different from the stereotypical endings from a lot of current anime. That's one of the reasons I love it so much.
Not only am I just now realizing the movie was brilliant, I also see this video is, great work. When I watched this movie a week or two ago with my siblings we kinda ended up just goofing around, and missed a lot of the important moments and thus the deeper meaning (It was fun so I don't regret it). But nevertheless by the end of the movie, that frustrating end really took me by surprise and I've been thinking back to it multiple times a day, fearing that I'd make the same mistake as Takaki does. I do suffer the same problem of always being stuck in the past and never clearly seeing the future after it all, and I think that's where this movie does an excellent job at showing the consequences of what that can do. Anyways I realize that this whole thing doesn't matter to anyone but me and those around me, however I want to thank you for articulating the message so well that I genuinely enjoyed watching this video and have something new to think about. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your personal perspective. This movie also had a great impact on me and how I see relationships in general. I always knew there was something special about this movie, but I needed to watch it a few times to truly understand. Thank you for the kind words!
i always rewatch 5 centimeters per second every year. This anime will forever be my favorite movie. The story is solid, blend with great soundtrack and the reality mundane things hit it hard. So many cinematic scenes to take in. And i hate i turn out to be like Akari after 14 years.. :( Will always be back for this movie.
Dude i thought i was the only one lol. Rewatch is a must every december to feel the vibe of the snow 😅
I only watched this once and when i watched your commentary i cried again just thinking about it and the whole lesson, man will never get over this one
love this movie. i think i watched it several years ago. before i only watch epic adventure action anime. this anime introduce to romance, slice of life kind of genre and ever since, its been one of my favorite.
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Awesome video! This was the first Shinkai anime movies I have watched. Even now this is still on my top 10 anime movies of all time.
I agree that this was a bit forgotten, but hopefully this video of yours can help it reach other anime fans.
I lowkey didn't understand the ending i know she said something about a marriage but thought she was talking about something else thank you for showing me what the story mean.
great video essay and I agree with it being a forgotten gem keep up the good work
Thank you!!! 😁
For me, this is Shinkai's best film. Wish he made more movies like this.
I think the same, 5 cm per second just so different from the formula of his other films
Amazing video bro, I love this anime. When I saw it, I was in a situation where I left my home city, and a girlfriend behind to pursue a better future. She never understood me completely and barely answered me on windows messenger lol. Fast forward, it took me nearly 6 years to move on. She moved on quicker, on that time she did come to visit me like 6 months after i first left. But from there, everything went downhill, i cried for her, I got depressed but kept pushing on my goals. Now we are "friends", typical birthday and Christmas messages . But I'm with someone else, and I'm happy.
5cm/s and garden of words over your name and any new shinkai movies. You can't change my mind
This movie shows us that sometimes we need to move on from a good person, many people start hating on each other after losing contact, but 5cm per second shows us that even if they were not meant to us, they might still be a good person. Losing a good person and knowing it's a big loss is sad, but realizing that you hated them after break up even though they didn't deserved it is sadder.
hope in the future technology, that we can delete memories...
this movie is literally haunting me for weeks since I saw it last December
I had a friend at school when I was 15.there was no such thing as a romantic relation between us
I never undestood my feelings but I felt at ease and happier around her.after finishing high school we kept contact for almost 2 more years by phonecalls, then the calls became distant and slowly stopped , I never know what she was to me romantic or not but 9 years later I still wish to be back on that old classroom spending classes and hours with her
This movie was like a PTSD moment for me,I've only watched it one time but every moments felt like a fading distant memory
tbh this is a movie I gatekeep coz it's the one movie I keep for myself that I heavily relate to. I've watched this several years ago along with Kotonoha no Niwa and both of those are my favorite movies. This movie is what I watch when I wanna be alone, and shit has a special place in my heart
I'll remember this and say I discovered you before you got big
what he said
Kindest words ever 🥲. I'll be sure to make more videos like this!
why my heart so hurting, its like something stuck in my heart and my breath is so dense
i have seen the movie i can say it s like Clannad after story (in my opinion Clannad or sad but ou get the point)
Seeing this at 26 realizing I didn't let go of past and pushed people out of my life who loved me really hits home 💔
it really is hard to move on tho
been trying for the past 3 years smh
Ah yes gives us all hope in our future relationships
😂
My favourite movie of all the time ever
sorry but i didnt find any ecstasy in the movie ,but nice ending theme...
Still hurts like its fresh
0:00 pls tell me background music nams i am begging 🙏🏻
One of the best anime movie 👍😭
Hell yea, I feel the same. Super underrated
Why i felt empty in my heart when i hear its name ?
As a teenager I was OBSESSED with anything Makoto Shinkai and Tenmon worked on. Every film anime and visual novel. 5cm was always my first and true love. It's been a minute since I last watched this and now at 25 I'm really starting to get it. What a masterfully done story and I'm about to read the light novel and manga
I know I’m super late but I just watched this movie on Netflix. Seeing this video breaking down the relationship between these two really resonates with me. I once met someone that became my best friend and I ended up falling in love with her. Ultimately things didn’t work out and 8 years later she is no longer in my life. She moved on with her life with a new relationship but even till this day I missed what we used to have. I moved on but there’s still feelings there for her I can never get rid of. Like Takaki and Akari I know we wasn’t meant to be and sometimes people served their purpose and aren’t meant to be in your life. It’s sad but that’s how life is and you just have to move forward.
It’s like that saying “Right Person, Wrong Time”
We’ll never see each other again but I wish her all the happiness.
I always come back to this. So sad but soooo good
My absolute favorite movie from Shinkai. His most realistic and grounded work. Going through a similar thing to what happened in the anime at this exact moment. Don't know if rewatching it will help me process stuff or just make me even more depressed haha
Shit made me depressed for a week after watching it the first time
Bro same
i love this movie
This movie always had a very special place in my heart. To me, the thing that haunted me is how gut-wrenchingly real it is.
It is just a pure display of real life. Life in all its blandness.
Its a story about how life moves on. About how relation come and go, and that they don't have to go with a any reason, or warning.
Life moves on, with or without you, and there is nothing to do about it.
This movie is slow, not very dramatic, not flashy, it is just the story of two people who knew each other dealing with separatiion, in a way that feels discomforting real and painful.
Thank you for this video, I too think that this movie is very underrated. Always has been and always will be one of my favorites move ever.
still gets me catching feelings
I first saw it in 2021 as I was reading about Shinkai's other works and I have never cried harder over a movie or TV show than 5cm per second. What makes this movie stand out is how it is so sad yet so relatable in life as it reflects the harsh reality of life.
I remember watching this movie because of an AMV. It made me cry because I felt myself in all three sections.
I'll watch this time thanks for suggestion mate. Good luck forthe future
I interpreted the final scene as Takaki seeing the splitting image of one of his first memories with Akari which was enough to satisfy him in just being able to see her again.
Also, I feel especially bad for Kannae in her scenes.
It's a movie I come back to watch once every year. Each year I do, It has a different impact.
This masterpiece will always hold a special place in my heart. Its not perfect, the way nothing is.. bitter sweet and beautiful.. from the aesthetics, sounds.. a true classic.
I’ve never seen the movie but from this video I can tell that the lesson it’s trying to teach relates to my live so well. I’m soon to be married and until recently I had still in the back of my mind doubts about a missed connection in college. I recently found out she got married a few months ago and that gave me what I needed to move on to my own marriage. Very relatable. Wish I found this movie sooner
5 Wallpapers Per Second.
LMAO
I suppose you are right, the ending is difficult to swallow, the music, and everything really went well with the movie
you fr dropped the hardest conclusion, shit was life altering
Please do video about your name and suzume, please.
i watched it on 29 March 2024 and I'm still in depression
That was the same for me when I first watched it 😭
It hasn't been forgotten
I watched this during lockdown and shit until now I'm still emo about it
Facts, still lives in the back of my mind
beautiful
this movie is a bannger
Anime name please 😅🥲🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
5 centimeters per second 😁
@@mizuwritings thx bruhh
Really great video,i dont know this anime before.but after watch your video i gonna give it a shot
worst anime movie I have ever seen.
I subbed to u as the 655 subscriber keep uploading I watched your second video on this channel and subbed