Description

5 Centimetres Per Second – Region 4 DVD

Format: DVD
Region Code: R4 (Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and others)
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles)
Runtime: Approx. 63 minutes
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Studio: CoMix Wave Inc.

“At what speed must I live to see you again?”

From visionary director Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, The Garden of Words) comes 5 Centimetres Per Second, a beautifully poignant anime film that explores love, distance, and the quiet ache of time passing. Presented here in Region 4 DVD format, this cinematic gem delivers its delicate story through stunning visuals and lyrical storytelling that has earned it global critical acclaim.

Split into three interconnected segments—Cherry Blossom, Cosmonaut, and 5 Centimetres Per Second—the film follows childhood friends Takaki Tōno and Akari Shinohara, whose deep bond is tested by physical distance, missed connections, and the slow drift of life’s inevitable changes. With a narrative that moves as gently as falling snow or cherry blossoms on the wind, 5 Centimetres Per Second is a masterclass in emotional subtlety.

Key Features:

• Award-winning direction by Makoto Shinkai, known for his masterful use of atmosphere and visual poetry

• Three-part anthology format, offering a deeply emotional and intimate portrait of growing up and growing apart

• High-quality DVD transfer, preserving the rich detail of the film’s painterly animation

• Original Japanese audio with English subtitles, maintaining the emotional tone and cultural authenticity

Visual & Audio Experience:

• Rich, hand-crafted animation filled with vivid skies, falling snow, and quiet cityscapes

• Atmospheric soundtrack composed by Tenmon, enhancing the film’s introspective tone

• Subtle sound design that reflects the inner worlds of its characters

Specifications:

• Region Code: 4

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9

• Language: Japanese

• Subtitles: English

• Runtime: Approx. 63 minutes

• Rating: PG – Mild themes

Condition Note (if pre-owned):

This is a pre-loved copy in very good condition. Disc has been tested and plays without issue. Packaging is clean with only light signs of shelf wear. A beautiful addition to any anime or world cinema collection.

A Quiet Masterpiece of Longing and Distance

5 Centimetres Per Second doesn’t rely on grand gestures—it captures the heart with quiet moments, lost letters, and silences that speak volumes. This film is ideal for fans of emotional storytelling, lyrical animation, and those who’ve ever looked back on a first love that slipped through their fingers like cherry blossom petals.

Own a modern classic that continues to move hearts worldwide.