5 Centimeters per Second by Makoto Shinkai (English) Paperback Book

Description: 5 Centimeters per Second by Makoto Shinkai, Yukiko Seike A faithful adaptation of the much-beloved film. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The multiple award-winning animated film, 5 Centimeters per Second, is rendered beautifully by director Makoto Shinkai in this new omnibus adaptation.Love can move at the speed of terminal velocity, but as award-winning director Makoto Shinkai reveals in his latest comic, it can only be shared and embraced by those who refuse to see it stop.Takaki Tohno quickly befriends Akari Shinohara when she transfers to his school. They grow closer to each other due to similar interests and attitudes; for instance, they both prefer to stay inside during recess due to their constitutions. As a result, they form a strong bond.Upon ending their school year, Akari moves to Tochigi, due to her parents jobs. The two keep in contact by writing letters, but eventually begin to drift apart. Notes A faithful graphic novel adaptation of the much-beloved anime from Shinkai. Originally available only in 2 volumes, this omnibus replicates the pace and feel of the film. Author Biography Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese film director, animator, and writer. A native of the Nagano prefecture in Japan, he studied Japanese literature at Chuo University. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. Considered one of the best animators in the world today, he is often called the "next-Miyazaki". Shinkai developed his abilities as a video game designer for FalCom, where he worked on the cult-classic role-playing game Y"S. Shinkai is unique as an animator as he cut his teeth by producing almost all elements many of his works - from animation to music composition to voice acting. 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; and the Lancia Platinum Grand Prize (Italy).His film credits include- Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below Review Praise for the animated film by Makoto Shinkai: [Makoto] Shinkai has been hailed as the next Hayao Miyazaki, and his dreamy mindscapes often equal or surpass the anime maestro in breadth of detail and depth of emotion." - Ronnie Scheib, Variety"In 5 Centimeters [Shinkais] imagination may not leap to Hayao Miyazakis strange and wonderful heights, but he is better (blasphemy!) at piercing the veil of the everyday to reveal a poignant, evanescent beauty most of us notice only in rare moments...Is he really the "new Miyazaki?" He wont become one by imitating the master, but at 34 he is the anime worlds bright new hope. That and a brilliant minor gem like "5 Centimeters per Second" are enough, for now." - Japan Times Review Quote Praise for the animated film by Makoto Shinkai: [Makoto] Shinkai has been hailed as the next Hayao Miyazaki, and his dreamy mindscapes often equal or surpass the anime maestro in breadth of detail and depth of emotion." - Ronnie Scheib, Variety "In 5 Centimeters [Shinkais] imagination may not leap to Hayao Miyazakis strange and wonderful heights, but he is better (blasphemy!) at piercing the veil of the everyday to reveal a poignant, evanescent beauty most of us notice only in rare moments...Is he really the "new Miyazaki?" He wont become one by imitating the master, but at 34 he is the anime worlds bright new hope. That and a brilliant minor gem like "5 Centimeters per Second" are enough, for now." - Japan Times Description for Sales People An epic and romantic manga based on Shinkais classic anime of the same name. Shinkai has an established fanbase globally and this is one of his most recognised works. He has won numerous awards, including the New Tokyo International Animation Festival Grand Prize. Details ISBN1932234969 Publisher Vertical Inc. Year 2012 Illustrator Yukiko Seike ISBN-10 1932234969 ISBN-13 9781932234961 Format Paperback Imprint Vertical Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 741.5 Author Yukiko Seike Media Book Pages 468 Short Title 5 CENTIMETERS PER 2ND Language English UK Release Date 2012-06-26 Publication Date 2012-06-26 AU Release Date 2012-06-26 NZ Release Date 2012-06-26 US Release Date 2012-06-26 Audience Age 10 Edition Description Media tie-in Audience General Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44398182;

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