5 Centimeters per Second (2007): Story, Ending, Trailer & Where to Watch

5 Centimeters per Second is the anime about first love and distance that every fan talks about — beautiful, quiet and painfully real.

5 Centimeters per Second — Official Trailer

Story (Spoiler-Free)

Told in three short chapters, the film follows Takaki and Akari, two childhood friends who are separated when their families move. Through letters, train journeys and years of growing up, the film asks a simple question: what happens to a first love when life pulls people apart?

Main Characters

• Takaki Tōno — a boy who can’t let go of his first love
• Akari Shinohara — his childhood friend
• Kanae Sumida — a girl who loves Takaki from afar

Why This Love Story Hits So Hard

• Gorgeous cherry blossoms and snowy train scenes
• A realistic look at love and growing up
• The title refers to the speed of falling sakura petals

Fun Facts

• One of Makoto Shinkai’s earliest feature works
• Made of three chapters: “Cherry Blossom”, “Cosmonaut” and “5 Centimeters per Second”
• Its ending is still debated by fans today

Our Verdict

Where to Watch 5 Centimeters per Second Legally

5 Centimeters per Second is available on several platforms depending on region and to buy digitally. Streaming catalogs change by country — use the Where to Watch button above to see every legal option in your region.

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