The Garden of Words
Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano
On a rainy morning in Tokyo, 15-year-old Takao, an aspiring shoemaker, decides to skip class to sketch designs in a beautiful garden. This is where he meets Yukari, a beautiful yet mysterious woman. They strike an unlikely friends...
Why you'll love it
A visually striking film that tells the story of a chance meeting between a young man and an older woman in a beautiful garden, exploring themes of love and longing.
5 Centimeters per Second
Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura
Told in three interconnected segments, Takaki tells the story of his life as cruel winters, cold technology, and finally, adult obligations and responsibility converge to test the delicate petals of love.
Why you'll love it
A poignant tale of love and distance, beautifully animated with breathtaking scenery, following the lives of two friends as they grow apart.
A Whisker Away
Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Minako Kotobuki
Miyo Sasaki is in love with her classmate Kento Hinode and tries repeatedly to get Kento's attention by transforming into a cat, but at some point, the boundary between herself and the cat becomes ambiguous.
Why you'll love it
A unique love story that blends fantasy and romance, featuring a girl who can transform into a cat and her adventures in a vibrant, magical world.