5 Centimeters per Second: one more side

Name: 5 Centimeters per Second: one more side
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781947194090
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By Makoto Shinkai

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5 Centimeters per Second: one more side by Makoto Shinkai follows the interconnected lives of two people, Takaki Tōno and Akari Shinohara, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and drifting apart. Set against the backdrop of changing seasons and distance, the story explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, it captures the bittersweet nature of relationships that endure beyond physical separation.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy poignant stories about love, distance, and the passage of time woven into the complexities of young adult experiences. It offers a profound exploration of human emotions and connections that change and evolve over time, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate heartfelt narratives.

The novel adaptation of Makoto Shinaki's classic anime film.

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The new 5 Centimeters per Second novel re-tells the emotional love story of Takaki and Akari. "The Other Side" gives readers a different side to the story, retold more from Akari's perspective with more details. Fans of the original series will again be immersed in the beautiful world of Shinkai.

A contemporary classic, 5 Centimeters per Second won animator Makoto Shinkai international renown as a rare talent. Indeed, he just might be one of the most powerful bards of romantic longing and thwarted love working today in any medium. This official novelization narrates from the other side—for instance, from the point-of-view of the girl rather than the boy in the legendary first segment, "Cherry Blossoms"—to tell a story that is both deeply engaging for first-timers and astonishingly fresh for fans of the film.

The author of fantasy novels based on the Shining videogame series, Arata Kanoh is best known for his imaginative prose adaptations of the masterpieces of Japan's hottest animator. Most recently, his take on Your Name was the number one Kindle bestseller at Amazon Japan.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781947194090

Publisher: Vertical, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Vertical, Inc.

Contributors:

Adapted by Arata Kanoh

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Arata Kanoh, wrote novels such as 'Voices of a Distant Star and 'The Place Promised in Our Early Day' which are both Makoto Shinkai films. He known for novel adaptations of Makoto Shinkai's works, giving more depth and new perspectives. Makoto Shinkai, is a Japanese film director considered one of the best animators in the world today, he is often called the "next-Miyazaki". He has won numerous awards- 12th DoGA CG Animation Award; 1st New Tokyo International Animation Festival Grand Prize; 7th Kobe Animation Prize; 6th Japanese Media Art; Award for Digital Media; 34th Nebula Award (World Con); 59th Mainichi Films Animation Prize; 2007 Asia Pacific Film Award, Lancia Platinum Grand Prize (Italy). Best Animated Film for 2016 (Your Name) - Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), 26th Annual Japan Movie Critics Awards- Animation Category Best Director Award

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