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In 2007, Makoto Shinkai released one of his greatest works, 5 Centimeters per Second. The anime movie went on to become one of the highest-rated films ever and became an instant classic. After almost two decades, fans will get another chance to relive the movie on the big screen. No, the movie is not being re-released, but getting a live adaptation. 5 Centimeters per Second live-action has been confirmed and is scheduled to release later in 2025.
Young film director and photographer Yoshiyuki Okuyama will be the director of the movie. He is known for directing a feature film named “At The Beach” and also directed Kenshi Yonezu’s music videos – KICK BACK and Kanden. The bar is set high, and the director will look to achieve the same level of success as Makoto Shinkai. The official site released a minute-long trailer along with the theme song and the cast of the movie ahead of its official release.
When Will 5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action Movie Release?
As per the official site, 5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action Movie is scheduled to release on Friday, October 10, 2025. While the release date has been revealed, it remains unknown whether the release date is applicable everywhere or only exclusive to the Japanese movie theatres. With further information in the future, things will become clearer.
5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action Movie’s Theme Song Revealed
The latest trailer of the 5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action Movie featured Masayoshi Yamazaki’s popular song, “One More Time, One More Chance.” The song is the official theme of the upcoming movie. “One More Time, One More Chance” was released in 1997 and was featured as the ending theme of Makoto Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters per Second (2007). The song goes like this,
If I give up what little things I have left
Then will my heart find forgiveness
How much pain and sorrow do I have to face
Before I can see you again at last
One more time
Make the seasons stop their endless turning
One more time
Oh, it’s been a while since we were playing
Every time when you and I were bickering
I would let you have your own way in the end
Even when you were wrapped up in yourself
That would only make me care for you even more
One more chance
I’m stumbling in the distant memories
One more chance
I don’t know where it’s I should be going
So, apart from being a great song, it also has a nostalgic touch to it. The artist was overjoyed with the opportunity and expressed his gratitude. He said,
When Director Makoto Shinkai used “One More Time, One More Chance” in the 2007 animated film “5 Centimeters per Second,” I feel like he breathed new life into the song. I am honoured that it will be used as a song in the film again for this live-action adaptation. It makes me happy that the song has been so well-like by everyone. I am also looking forward to Director Okuyama’s new “5 Centimeters per Second.”
5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action Cast
The cast of 5 Centimeters per Second Live-Action has been revealed. They are as follows:
- Nana Mori – Kanae Sumida
- Hokuto Matsumura – Takaki Toono (Adult)
- Aoki Yuzu – Takaki Tono (High School Version)
- Ueda Haruto – Takaki Toono (Child Version)
- Shirayama Noa – Akari Shinohara (Child Version)
- Mai Kiryu – Risa Mizuno
- Aoi Miyazaki – Midori Koshimizu
- Hidetaka Yoshioka – Ryuichi Ogawa
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Source: 5 Centimeters Per Second Live-Action Movie website
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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