Makoto Shinkai Books

"They should have never met ... The comet's arrival is imminent, and Taki puts his plan into action to save Mitsuha and the people he has come to care for during his time in her body. Convincing a whole town of skeptics that the sky is falling will take some doing--and a little delinquency--but if Taki wants any hope of a future with Mitsuha, they will have to save the town in the here and now ...!"--Provided by publisher

Based on the hit animated film! Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams of an unfamiliar life in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy from Tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. As the two change places in their dreams, their encounter sets a miraculous story into motion.

The second installment of the manga adaptation of the film that took the world by storm!

Mitsuha, a high school girl living in a small town in the mountains, has a dream that she's a boy living in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy in Tokyo, dreams he's a girl living in a quaint little mountain town. Sharing bodies, relationships, and lives, the two become inextricably interwoven--but are any connections truly inseverable in the grand tapestry of fate? Written by director MAKOTO SHINKAI during the production of the film by the same title, your name. is in turns funny, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching as it follows the struggles of two young people determined to hold on to one another.

In this whimsical tale, a girl unexpectedly finds herself in a bizarre situation when the boy she meets transforms into a chair. The story explores themes of identity, transformation, and the nature of relationships through this surreal premise. As the girl navigates her feelings and the implications of this strange occurrence, the narrative delves into the absurdity of love and connection, offering a unique blend of humor and thought-provoking insights.

"During the events of your name., Mitsuha and Taki's miraculous encounter forever changed their lives. But they weren't the only ones affected by their body swapping -- Mitsuha's friends and family have their own sides of the story to tell!"--Tp verso

In a whimsical twist of fate, a girl encounters a boy who unexpectedly transforms into a chair. This unusual premise explores themes of identity, transformation, and the complexity of relationships. As the girl navigates her feelings and the challenges of her peculiar situation, the story delves into the magical and surreal, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and connection in a world where anything is possible.

Mostly Cloudy Hodaka has finally started to feel like he’s found his place in Tokyo with Hina and Nagi, but his sunny days won’t last forever. The Sunshine Girl powers are beginning to take their toll on Hina, putting her in danger of disappearing into the skies. And as the rain returns and Tokyo’s weather starts to intensify, an incident from Hodaka’s recent past closes in on him. He’ll have to fight to survive and keep the light of his life from fading out, but can he change the sad fate that awaits the Weather Maiden? In Weathering With You, Makoto Shinkai dives into topics like love and sacrifice to show how far one boy goes to protect the thing he loves most. This manga reveals the backstories and true thoughts of the characters who stole the hearts of fans and critics worldwide.

First published in Japan in 2016 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo.

A contemporary classic, 5 Centimeters per Second won animator Makoto Shinkai international renown as a rare talent. Indeed, he just might be one of the most powerful bards of romantic longing and thwarted love working today in any medium. This official novelization narrates from the other side—for instance, from the point-of-view of the girl rather than the boy in the legendary first segment, “Cherry Blossoms”—to tell a story that is both deeply engaging for first-timers and astonishingly fresh for fans of the film. The author of fantasy novels based on the Shining videogame series, Arata Kanoh is best known for his imaginative prose adaptations of the masterpieces of Japan’s hottest animator. Most recently, his take on Your Name was the #1 Kindle bestseller at Amazon Japan.

This story guide for Makoto Shinkai's hit your name. features beautiful scenes from the film, along with background art, character and concept art, storyboards, and a variety of exclusive interviews from the people who brought Mitsuha and Taki's story to life!

Longing to escape his island home, a boy named Hodaka runs away during his first summer of high school to find a new life in Tokyo. As rain falls for days on end and Hodaka struggles to adjust, he meets a girl named Hina who holds a mysterious power: With a single prayer, she can part the clouds and bring back the sun. But her power comes at a price, and as the weather spirals further and further out of control, they must choose what future they truly want for themselves. Written concurrently with production of the 2019 film Weathering With You, this novel comes straight from director Makoto Shinkai, the mind behind 2016's hit your name.!

An all-new adaptation of a Golden Globes-nominated film, this story is directed by renowned filmmaker Makoto Shinkai, known for his acclaimed works like Your Name and Weathering With You. The narrative promises a captivating journey that showcases Shinkai's signature animation style and emotional depth, appealing to both fans of the original movie and newcomers alike.

Come Rain or Shine The skies have reclaimed the Weather Maiden, and Hodaka is on the run! All Hodaka cares about is saving the girl who took his world by storm, but is he willing to tempt the fates to bring sunshine back into his life? In Weathering With You, Makoto Shinkai dives into topics like love and sacrifice to show how far one boy goes to protect the thing he loves most. This manga reveals the backstories and true thoughts of the characters who stole the hearts of fans and critics worldwide. Final Volume!

Award-winning director and author Makoto Shinkai offers a romantic sci-fi tale about young love and space adventure, based on his 2003 animated film. Mikako Nagamine is recruited as a pilot to fight in the interstellar war against a force of alien invaders, leaving behind her one true love. Mikako’s only connection to Noboru Terao, who continues living the life of an ordinary student, is through cell phone text messages. As Mikako travels light years away, it takes longer and longer for Noboru to receive her messages, until finally one arrives eight years and seven months after she sent it…

Experience in a new way the worlds of acclaimed animation director Makoto Shinkai's award-winning romantic drama 5 Centimeters per Second, along with the adventure of Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below, in this two-in-one novelization!

ONE MORE TIME… Ever had trouble letting go of your love? A stunning official comics adaptation that manages to add new layers of emotion and intimacy to one of director Makoto Shinkai’s (Your Name, Weathering with You, Suzume) defining works—finally available in gorgeous hardcover! “[W]hat this version has over the film—more depth. The format just allows for it, and Shinkai and Seike take advantage of that… So, if you’re a fan of the film, there are plenty of reasons to pick this version up. If you’ve never seen the film, I highly recommend it.” —ComicAttack “Yukiko Seike’s adaptation acquits itself on all points. More than acquits itself, actually. Because as good as Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters is (and it is good), Seike’s 5 Centimeters is better… Roundly satisfying.” —Good Ok Bad “History does not tend to smile on manga adaptations of anime properties… It is nothing short of a miracle that 5 Centimeters per Second is one of the best Japanese comics I have ever read… Seike’s take on the story is more human—a stunning feat considering the strong emotional punch of Shinkai’s original film.” —Ani-Gamers “There are a number of things I expect from a romance manga, occasionally even things that change who I think I am. But I was genuinely shocked to find something in 5 Centimeters per Second that no other romance anime or manga has ever had. Good relationship advice.” —The Anime Harvest

"Your Name" Director Makoto Shinkai's latest movie "WEATHERING WITH YOU" will get a complete manga version with beautiful art and delicate depictions by the up-and-coming artist Wataru Kubota!! During the summer of his first year in high school, a young man named Hodaka runs away from home to the bustling city of Tokyo. Alone and exhausted, he decides to kill time in a fast food place, where he meets a young woman named Hina who happens to work there. Little does he know that Hina possesses powers that not only affect the weather, but the whole world... In Weathering with You, Makoto Shinkai dives into topics like love and sacrifice to show how far one boy goes to protect the thing he loves most. This manga reveals the backstories and true thoughts of the characters who stole the hearts of fans and critics worldwide.

Voices of a Distant Star novel is based on the original story by Makoto Shinkai and was adapted by Arata Kanoh. Sixteen-year-old Mikako Nagamine enlists as a pilot to fight in the interstellar war against a force of alien invaders, leaving behind her one true love. Mikako’s only connection to Noboru Terao, who’s living the life of an ordinary high school student, is through cell-phone text messages. As Mikoko travels farther away, it starts to take longer and longer for Noboru to receive her messages, until finally one arrives eight years and seven months after she sent it. The war rages on, and years pass, but out in space, Mikako barely ages. When at last the fighting ends, she is left stranded on the spacecraft carrier. A rescue mission is launched to help - including Noboru, who’s now a lot older. When they meet again, they’ll discover whether their young love survived.

Seventeen-year-old Suzume Iwato helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.

Based on the Multiple Award Winning FilmRemember a time before cell phones could be found in every pocket? Or when even accessing the world wide web was something only readily available in a library? Back then letters still filled up postboxes and moments just felt so much more precious when captured on Polaroid film. Now life seems to move at the speed of light. Our memories are captured and shared with the world on social media platforms. And love, which is already capricious, can feel like it is moving at terminal velocity.In Makoto Shinkai’s defining work, the internationally renowned director and animator unfolds a love story that is as timeless as it is fleeting. Yukiko Seike’s rendition of this modern classic adds a new level of emotion and intimacy that is unique to its source material.

In the Soviet-occupied Japan of an alternate history, two childhood friendswho have grown apart find each other again and begin a search for a missingthird friend-and possibly save the world in the process. Acclaimed directorMakoto Shinkai pens his own novelization of his first feature-length animatedfilm!

The Garden of Words brings to the manga page all the beauty and mystery of the award-winning film from artful animator Makoto Shinkai. Beloved for the simple grace of its artwork as much as the poetic elegance of its text (adapted by Midori Motohashi), The Garden of Words begins with a chance, rainswept encounter between Takao, a young man who dreams of becoming a shoe designer, and Yukari, an enigmatic woman he finds sitting alone, nursing a beer on a park bench. The spare interaction of these two lonely souls sparks a spiritual transformation for the young man, and perhaps the woman as well. As this intriguing, understated story unfolds, their lives will become further intertwined amid rain, beer, school, and shoe cobbling. Words are not often necessary, but in this case just a few words can make a difference in one's heart.

For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN, a tender and mesmerizing story about kindness, community and the wonder of lifeOn the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners…

Mitsuha, una ragazza di provincia, e Taki, giovane di Tokyo, sconosciuti entrambi delusi dalle loro quotidianità, si ritrovano un giorno a vivere in sogno una la vita dell'altro. Lasciandosi dei messaggi per il "risveglio" inizieranno a comunicare e a conoscersi, cercando di capire la loro strana relazione e il legame che li unisce e si rafforza notte dopo notte, sogno dopo sogno, mentre incombe il passaggio di una misteriosa cometa... Una storia per tutti a cui è impossibile rimanere indifferenti, capace su carta come sullo schermo di danzare sul filo del reale, del sogno e del soprannaturale e di farci entrare nelle vite dei suoi protagonisti.

Tauche noch tiefer in die Welt des Anime-Meisterwerks Your Name. ein! Komm noch einmal mit auf die atemberaubende Reise von Mitsuha und Taki und erhalte einen Blick hinter die Kulissen. Mit zahlreichen Hintergrundinformationen, wie u.a. Interviews, Ortsbeschreibungen und Skizzen, erfährst du, wie der weltbekannte Anime entstanden ist.

Hodaka zieht von seiner abgelegenen Heimatinsel in die Megametropole Tokio. Aus finanzieller Not bewirbt er sich als Redakteur bei einem okkulten Magazin – und wird tatsächlich genommen. Seitdem regnet es unaufhörlich… Und dann trifft Hodaka auf Hina – ein Mädchen, das das Wetter kontrollieren kann. Was er nicht weiß: Sie wird sein Leben vollkommen auf den Kopf stellen!

„5 Zentimeter pro Sekunde. Das ist die Geschwindigkeit, mit der Kirschblütenblätter zu Boden fallen.“ Die Geschichte über Liebe, Zeit und Raum als berührender Manga-Zweiteiler.

Impressive English study book with a miracle story, created by the author who is the Winner of the 20th Ace Freshman Cartoon Award.

„5 Zentimeter pro Sekunde. Das ist die Geschwindigkeit, mit der Kirschblütenblätter zu Boden fallen.“ Die Geschichte über Liebe, Zeit und Raum als berührender Manga-Zweiteiler.

Vào một sáng trời mưa tại Tokyo, Akizuki Takao - cậu học sinh 15 tuổi quyết định đến một khu vườn kiểu Nhật và phác thảo mẫu thiết kế giày của mình, cũng là ước mơ cậu ấp ủ bấy lâu nay: Trở thành thợ đóng giày. Tình cờ, Takao có cuộc gặp gỡ kì lạ với một người phụ nữ bí ẩn, xinh đẹp tên Yukino Yukari. Những ngày mưa cứ dai dẳng không dứt, còn tình cảm trong lòng Takao cũng lớn dần. Trước khi cả hai nhận ra, tình cảm ấy đã chớm nở. Mùa mưa gần kết thúc, mối quan hệ giữa Takao và Yukari bắt đầu đi tới thử thách cuối cùng… Hãy đọc để suy ngẫm về ý nghĩa nguyên sơ của “tình yêu” trong tiếng Nhật - “Nỗi buồn khi lưu luyến ai đó trong đơn độc” - được Shinkai Makoto truyền tải như thế nào trong Khu vườn ngôn từ - Bộ phim đã gây được tiếng vang trong cộng đồng yêu Anime nói riêng và Điện ảnh nói chung nay chuyển thể thành truyện tranh Manga.

夢で見た少年と少女が経験する恋と奇跡の物語。山深い田舎町に暮らす女子高校生・宮水三葉が夢で見た、東京に暮らす男子高校生・立花瀧。出会うことのない二人の出逢い。少女と少年の奇跡の物語が、いま動き出す。

Obwohl es in Tokio weiterhin unaufhörlich regnet, scheint Ausreißer Hodaka so langsam in der Stadt Fuß zu fassen. Er arbeitet und lebt in der Magazin-Redaktion und hat sich mit Hina und Nagi ein „Sonnenschein“-Business aufgebaut. Doch als der letzte geplante Auftrag überstanden ist, passiert etwas Unfassbares! Langsam, aber sicher versteht Hodaka, dass alles im Leben einen Preis hat…

「季節は春のはじめ、その日は雨だった。僕は彼女に拾われた」……春に出会ったひとり暮らしの彼女と猫。彼女はひとりで暮らすことで世界にひとりで立つことを知り、チョビと名付けられた猫は彼女に拾われて世界とつながる。一人と一匹の時間はゆっくり流れるが、世界の厳しさは彼女に追いついて……。アニメーション監督の新海誠氏のデビュー作を新鋭がコミカライズ。

Welche Entfernung hält die Liebe aus? Diese Frage stellt sich für die beiden Teenager Mikako Nagamine und Noburo Terao. Während Mikako von der Mittelschule weg zur UN-Raumpatrouille einberufen wird, muss ihr Freund auf der Erde zurückbleiben. Mit Textnachrichten versuchen sie, durch den interstellaren Raum Kontakt zu halten, doch je weiter Mikako in die Tiefen des Weltraums vordringt, desto länger dauert es, bis die sehnsuchtsvollen Nachrichten ankommen. Wie lange wird Terao auf sie warten? Die Neuauflage des romantischen Science-Fiction-Klassikers von your name.-Autor Makoto Shinkai.

Durante una giornata di pioggia il liceale Takao, che sogna di diventare uno stilista di scarpe, incontra al parco una ragazza di nome Yukino, più grande di lui. Pur non sapendo nulla l'uno dell'altra, a ogni nuovo incontro i due sentono i loro cuori farsi sempre più vicini.

Japan in den Neunzigern. Takaki und Akari sind unzertrennliche Freunde – bis Akari nach dem Abschluss der Grundschule in eine andere Standt zieht. Mit Briefen und Telefonaten versuchen die beiden, ihre Freundschaft aufrecht zu erhalten. Als Akaris Familie einen Umzug ins weit entfernte Kagoshima plant, beschließen die beiden, sich ein letztes Mal zu treffen, um sich voneinander zu verabschieden. Wird Takaki sie jemals vergessen können? Das preisgekrönte Anime-Drama „5 Centimeters per Second“ (2007) von „your name.“-Schöpfer Makoto Shinkai ist ein moderner Klassiker und erhält 2021 endlich eine Neuauflage bei LEONINE. Wir bringen erstmals Roman und Manga-Adaption zum Kino-Hit nach Deutschland.

"Ils se rencontrèrent pour la première fois à l'école primaire. Cet amour juvénile se transforma peu à peu en certitude. De Tokyo à Tanegashima. C'est ta recherche que cette histoire conte." [quatrième de couverture]

Zeitgleich mit dem neuen Meisterwerk von your name.-Schöpfer Makoto Shinkai bringen alle vier bisher in Deutschland erschienen Romane als Paket zu einem unschlagbaren Preis! Enthalten sind die Romane your name., Weathering With You, 5 Centimeters per Second und der neueste Roman des Erfolgsautors, Suzume.