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Anime
‘5 Centimeters per second’ on DVD in U.S.
Written by
Jesus Figueroa
Staff Writer
The spectacular story and animation of“5
Centimeters per second” is on sale on DVD in
the U.S. for the first time.
In the three-part story, young boy Takaki
journeys from Tokyo to reunite with best friend
Akari, encounters as a teenager getting ready
to leave high school and as an adult looks back
at how his friendship with Akari has affected
his life.
The animation is fascinating and beautiful to
match an emotional story.
Each frame of the film is creatively crafted
and designed to capture the audience’s eye
with magnificent color choices.
The hiit anime’s new English track is
produced by Comix Wave Films with the
translation and subtitles by MX International
Inc.
“5 Centimeters per second” is distributed in
the U.S. by Crunchyroll.
Special DVD features brand new English
track by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, animated
music video directed by Shinkai, feature film
storyboard edition, theatrical trailers, cast
interview and an interview with Shinkai.
5 Centimeters per second refers to the speed
at which cherry blossoms fall from the trees.
The film’s tag line asks the question “At what
speed must I live in order to see you again?”
The acclaimed director Shinaki also directed
“The Garden of Words” and “The Place
Promised in our Early Days.”