The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai 's masterpiece 5 Centimeters Per Second has just received its first official trailer. In addition, two new posters and important names in the child cast have been revealed.
The promotional video begins with the protagonist, Takaki Tōno, standing at an intersection in Shinjuku, narrating: “I’m always looking for traces of that time somewhere.” The melody accompanying the scene is a re-recorded version of the song “One More Time, One More Chance ,” now performed by Fumitake Ezaki, the composer responsible for the soundtrack of the new film.
New scenes and visual nostalgia in the teaser
The trailer explores everyday urban life at sunset, the glow of summer, the seaside train line, and flashes of the protagonists' childhood. The most touching moment comes with the narration of little Akari, who says: "The speed is five centimeters per second. That's how fast cherry blossom petals fall." The phrase delicately evokes the symbolism of the title.
Furthermore, two young talents have been confirmed for the cast: Yuto Ueda will play young Takaki, and Noa Shirayama will portray the child version of Akari. Both expressed enthusiasm about being part of the adaptation of such an iconic work.
Premiere scheduled and acclaimed director
The anime version, released in 2007, told the emotional story of Takaki over 18 years, divided into three parts. However, the new production will be a single feature film, starring Hokuto Matsumura Yoshiyuki Okuyama will direct , with a screenplay by Fumiko Suzuki .
The official release in Japanese cinemas is scheduled for October 10th . Therefore, fans can already prepare to relive, in live-action, one of the most melancholic and poetic stories in Japanese animation.
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Source: Official Website