Review of Your Name. (2016) by Luke E — 27 Nov 2016

Makoto Shinkai has amassed a hugely impressive filmography over the years. 'Your Name', however is possibly the finest film Shinkai has produced to date literally putting the director up there as competing with Hayao Miyazaki, the entire Studio Ghibli team and Oscar nominated Momoru Hosada.

Shinkai's attention to detail is so immaculate in his films it's impossible to look away at the amazing animation, fluid in every detail, almost recreating everything from real life into animation.

But what's at the core here is Shinkai's story the film mixes an array of genres including romance, drama, comedy, fantasy and mystery. The film's sense of humour marked with awkward moments and hilarious dialogue that confuses audiences sense of where the plot will go and crushes any sense of cliches.

It's an endearing tale that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats no willing to stop even when things get humorous or heartwarming, that added with the film's genuine sense of intimacy, thought-provoking plotting and relatable characters that make me really want to relive my youth are some of the biggest highlights of this new Anime Masterpiece I'm not sure if seeing once is really enough nor doing it justice in a short review is likely to happen.

I absolutely loved every frame, every moment and everything about this film I can't recommend it more than enough, it really is the greatest piece of Anime I've seen in ages and I cannot wait to watch it again.

It has a great chance of being an Oscar Nominee as much as having a win.