Live-Action Adaptation Of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters Per Second To Release On October 10
The live-action film adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s 2007 anime film 5 Centimeters Per Second is set to open in theaters in Japan on Oct 10, 2025.
The announcement was accompanied by a new teaser visual bearing the tagline, “How fast do I have to live so I can see you again?”
SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura, known for his portrayal of Sota Munakata in Suzume, will star as the protagonist Tono Takaki. Yoshiyuki Okuyama is directing the live-action adaptation, with Ayako Suzuki handling the screenplay.
Check out the teaser image below:
Shinkai himself reacted to the key visual stating that it was beautiful and that he was looking forward to the movie. With the director’s new movie also on the horizon, he added that he would do his best so that the new movie won’t lose out.
“How beautiful… I’m genuinely looking forward to it! And as for my own new animated film (the official announcement is still a little ways off), I’ll do my best so it won’t lose out
The live-action adaptation was first unveiled on Sept 22, 2024. Production is being managed by Spoon, and TOHO will oversee distribution nationwide.
Originally released in Japan in 2007, the three-part anime film follows Tono Takaki’s evolving relationship with his childhood friend, Shinohara Akari.
The first segment depicts Takaki’s determination to traverse a snowbound landscape for one final meeting with Akari after her family relocates. The second segment explores Takaki’s high school years, during which he remains preoccupied with Akari while unaware of classmate Kanae’s affections. The final segment portrays Takaki in adulthood, as he struggles with career and personal relationships while memories of Akari continue to surface.
Shinkai served as director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, producer, art director, and sound director on the original film. Composer Tenmon provided the music.
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