Yesterday, I was logging into Crunchyroll and saw this interesting notice so I went to click on it . And I was led to Makoto Shinkai’s works . For those who don’t recognize her name, I’m sure you would feel that her works sounds familiar . They are She and Her Cat, Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, and 5 Centimeters Per Second .
5 Centimetres Per Second .
Description :
Beginning with the lyrical image of cherry blossoms falling at five centimeters a second, Makoto Shinkai paints a breathtaking vivid tableau of young love, desire, loss, and hope. Told in three heartbreaking chapters, we follow the young dreamer Takaki through his life as cruel winters, cold technology, silence, and, finally, adult obligations and responsibility converge to crush the delicate petals of true love. Finding beauty in everyday objects and moments, Shinkai reveals he is a master of animation and haunting, beautiful storytelling. Fall in love with this gorgeous, thoughtful film, hailed by critics and audiences alike for its beauty, truth, and innovation in animation.
credits : c#mce_temp_url#
I’ve just completed watching 5 Centimeters per Second . And what’s my opinion ? Really good . Almost cried . Actually I did tear a little in the beginning, middle and the end . The first few minutes totally explained the title of the movie . 5 Centimeters per second . Don’t ever link it to Physics please . Then start thinking about acceleration and all . Insane ! It is actually the speed by which cherry blossoms fall . And the entire story revolves around 2 people and their promise of watching the cherry blossoms fall .
The only x-factor to the show is that the artwork is really good . From the details to the big picture . I loved the rocket launching part, the trains and not forgetting the best of all, the snow (: Each episode is heart gripping and makes you want to know what’s the ending . The ending is not those kind of shows that have everything spelt out but instead an ending that makes you ponder .
The story plays out in a way that it keep having flashbacks of the past and in the end you will understand the big picture . Quite an amazing way because it doesn’t leave you confused in any sense . It’s well explained . And the song at the ending is AHHH x.x makes you wana cry more . A great show to watch overall ! 
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Voices of A Distant Star
Description :
It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. As Mikako flies further into space, her only connection with Noboru are text messages sent from her mobile phone. And so – while Mikako risks her life to save mankind – Noboru waits. At first days, then months, then years for each new message that will let him know whether Mikako is still alive. And, while she barely grows older in the timelessness of space, Noboru ages. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace. A spectacular blend of traditional and lush 3D animation, Voices of a Distant Star is a technical marvel and a contemporary masterpiece of storytelling. Voices deftly weaves a tale of interstellar excitement and heartbreaking romance. Don’t miss this new animation classic about the tragedy of war and the power of love.
credits : Crunchyroll
This show seriously made me cry at the last part . It’s only 30 minutes but it’s ahhh x.x So touching . The last part where they say that they wish they could ” started listing all the stuff ” together and experience it together . The feeling of only being able to communicate with each other through e-mails and that only method would take 8 years . How sad would that be . And all you could do is think of the past and everything you’ve been through together .
Overall a great show too . But I still think that 5 Centimetres per second is nicer 
Well, the third one should be a great show too . But due to time constraint, won’t be able to watch it P
