Imagine.
Cherry blossoms,
a night summer sky,
the moon above power lines,
or snow falling in the city.
Railroad crossings,
train stations,
radio towers.
I'm searching everywhere for that feeling I seem to have lost.
Even bigger. Even faster.
When I'm grown up,
I'll understand this world.
For as long as I've lived,
I would arrive somewhere.
When did I lose this feeling?
When did I stop believing in this world?
That's the Voyager space probe.
I'm Ogawa, the president.
Nice to meet you. I'm Tono.
This place is like a maze.
Yes, people often get lost.
We designed it that way,
so people can have unexpected encounters.
It's amazing what people write.
"Words to the cosmos" It's amazing what people write.
"Words to the cosmos"
What would you write, Mr. Tono?
Me?
They say people encounter
over 50,000 words in their lifetime.
If you had to choose one...
Only one...
5 Centimeters Per Second
Another error.
- How many times do we have to do this? - Until we're done. Keep working.
They moved up the deadline again.
This is impossible.
- Better not be design changes. - Let's calm down.
We'll discuss it over lunch.
What are we having?
- Hmm... - Something with meat.
How about Chinese?
It's fine. Don't bother him.
- Let's go. - Yeah.
- What's with the watch? - Bought it with my bonus.
The call back sure is late.
I can answer it for you.
No, that's not what I meant...
Ms. Mizuno, are you eating out?
I brought mine.
Well, in that case...
She doesn't talk at all?
Only when necessary.
Mizuno and I sit next to each other,
so some chit-chat would be nice.
Maybe she doesn't want to socialize at work?
Maybe I was annoying her...
Alright, 8 o'clock. Let's start heading over!
- I'll go check the reservation. - Thanks!
- Don't be late. - We start at 9.
Location is in the email.
See you there.
Good work today.
Hey!
- I didn't expect to see you. - It's been a while, Tono!
A few years?
- More like 5. - Time flies...
How old are you now?
I turned 29.
30's a big turning point.
Wow, beautiful.
Not a line of code wasted.
Thank you.
Hey, aren't you coming to my welcome party?
I will. As soon as I finish this.
Huh, I thought I saw someone else...
Whatever, let's get going!
I'll just be another minute.
Good work today!
Thank you. See you tomorrow.
It's been 11 days since the launch on June 1st, 2008 at 6:02 AM.
The Discovery has disengaged from the International Space Station.
A new lab called 'Hope' was added to it...
I heard they hired Toda
because "He seemed nice."
They just don't understand.
Yes...
How's your current team?
They're a little unproductive, to be honest.
They spend an hour at lunch for something
an email could solve in 30 seconds.
A lot of pointless chit-chat.
Chit-chat?
Stuff not related to work.
You haven't changed a bit, have you?
"Moon and Cabbage"
The subway window rattles on,
carrying away the streets I once lived.
With no one to bid me farewell,
I watch the streets I lived in fade away.
Familiar scenes and unfamiliar scenes
seem to trick me.
Before we know it, they've switched with each other.
While my body stays still
it's speeding past at 200 kilometers an hour.
The more I think about it, the funnier it feels
"Do you want to go to a bookstore on Sunday?" I haven't moved at all.
"Do you want to go to a bookstore on Sunday?"
It's just too funny
I can't keep still in silence.
And then it hits me,
I'm all alone again.
"Sure, anywhere's fine." I'm all alone again.
"Sending" I'm all alone again.
I guess we all came here with tickets
to our own journeys.
Maybe we've carried here every story
we've lived, tucked inside our bag.
You getting enough rest?
Dunno.
Do you even know the season?
You're wearing long sleeves.
You're right.
Take your time.
Shino?
Midori, it's been a minute.
"Astronomy Handbook 2008" Midori, it's been a minute.
"Astronomy Handbook 2008"
I came early, is that alright?
"Astronomy Handbook 2008"
"Astronomy Handbook 2008" It's fine.
It's fine.
U-Umm...
I rented that movie you suggested.
Really?
What was the scene you said would make me cry?
I actually don't remember what happened in that movie.
I don't remember the story...
But I remember the atmosphere of the theater, and the scent...?
I think about it sometimes.
Like when I'm walking through town.
And suddenly start to cry.
I remember and I cry... You don't do that?
Remember and cry?
Can't say I do.
I'm surprised...
- Is that a bad thing? - No, it's totally fine!
You're living in the moment.
You think?
In the moment...
Master, tell me the next step.
- Fold it in half. - In half...
Ah, makes sense.
Wanna come to my place?
I brought home work again.
Ah, I see. No worries.
- Don't push yourself too hard. - I know.
See you in the office tomorrow.
- Get home safe. - Thanks.
- Bye. - Yeah.
So many books on roly-polies.
There are.
Done.
- Hey, I'm done. - Wonderful news.
- We're done over here, too. - Amazing.
Where should we put this?
- Thank you! - Anywhere you can stick it.
- This is great. - You think so?
Cute!
Whew!
Okay!
"Roly-polies"
"Roly-polies" Done.
"Roly-polies"
"Roly-polies" We did it! Thanks guys.
We did it! Thanks guys.
Shino,
you managed to put roly-polies in the spotlight.
I'll go put this up.
Why do you love these creepy things, boss?
Great question.
"Astronomy" Great question.
"Astronomy"
"Astronomy"Finding roly-polies is a talent I honed for years.
As a kid, I was always looking down.
I guess she was always looking up?
- This is impressive. - There's lots of them.
There are.
You're right!
- What else is there? Salt? - Water and sugar?
"Soseki Natsume" - What else is there? Salt? - Water and sugar?
"Soseki Natsume"
Hey, did you know it's 0.0003%?
What is?
The odds of meeting someone.
No way. It can't be THAT low.
I met a celebrity the other day!
What? Who?
Umm... What was it again?
I can't remember the name.
C'mon, you can tell me.
The next train is running late
due to a passenger falling ill.
We apologize for...
Did Mizuno go to the NP Research Institute?
There was a complaint, so she went along with Hirata.
By train?
Mizuno can't ride trains, can she?
Um, yeah...
- I'm sorry! - Don't worry about it.
I got off on the way.
I took some medicine, so I thought I'd be okay.
I guess not.
That reminds me.
I saw some kids from my alma mater.
Alma mater?
The uniforms haven't changed a bit.
You had uniforms in grade school?
Huh? I thought I told you.
I went to private schools since grade school.
Right.
What kind of school did you go to, Tono?
I've transferred several times.
You were a transfer student. I didn't know.
Right.
Parents' jobs.
Is that why you like moving so much?
Here.
Thanks.
TV?
There is still a slight chance of rain,
even if the forecast says there isn't...
so we recommend carrying an umbrella or raincoat with you.
And now, the weekly forecast.
"One-day Road Trip"
Tono, it's easy being with me, huh?
What?
Yeah.
It's easy, but you're not having fun.
That makes no sense.
I'm not so sure.
I don't have fun at this company, but it's easy.
I thought we're two of a kind.
What's that supposed to mean?
If I don't say any more than I have to,
nobody tries to get closer.
"That's just how she is."
And they all keep their distance from me.
Isn't that the easiest?
Not fun, but easy.
Here.
Thanks.
Pretty unfair, huh?
Careful on your way back.
These past few years,
I just wanted to move forward.
And touch something I couldn't reach.
But I have no idea what it is.
Without knowing, I put my head down.
Souvenirs.
- I'll pass it around. - Thank you.
Feelings I had that were so serious...
are gone now.
When I realized I was at my limit...
I quit my job.
I don't stay in one place too long.
So I don't get close to anyone.
"We texted each other about a thousand times..."
So, no matter who I part with...
"... our hearts are only a centimeter closer."
"I'm sorry."
I won't be hurt.
- A transfer student? - A girl?
- She's new here. - Yeah, she is.
Hitomi! Hitomi, c'mere!
The transfer student's wearing pink, right?
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Next to Tono. Her name's Akari.
- With the table cloth? - Yeah!
- You can do that? - It's against the rules.
No you can't.
Not at this school.
It's gonna be alright.
No matter how heavy or light it is,
the time it takes to go back and forth is the same.
Let's turn to the next page, and do a quick review.
Okay, no matter how big or small a swing, the time it takes is...
"Don't drink from the right faucet."
"They think there are cockroaches."
"They sell indoor shoes at Yoshimi-ya."
"Thank you."
"I was a transfer student, too. One year ago."
"A children's science"
The Odakyu line.
Did you know trains sound different every day?
Oh, no... never mind.
Why is it different?
Because of the weight of passengers...
Or the air, or weather... I'm not sure.
But they say it's different every day.
I had no idea.
What's that?
This?
A science magazine?
What's that?
A manga on Soseki Natsume. One of the greats.
- Interested? - Wanna trade?
Sure.
Thanks.
What color is the cat?
Black.
Mimi.
Is Mimi its name?
Nope. It answers no matter what you call it.
Chobi!
See?
You're right.
"Takaki Tono"
Takaki?
Mr...
What's up?
Never mind.
Gotcha!
- Oh, no! - Okay!
This'll do.
That suits you.
So many choices. What should I do?
You're pretty indecisive, Akari.
Yeah, I never know what to pick.
What if we push them together?
Great idea. Thank you!
- I'll press this one. - Okay!
Ready... go!
- What is it? - Milk Coffee? That's the same as you.
It's the same!
This is a replica of the Golden Record.
And this is the real one.
If aliens find it,
there are instructions on how to play it back.
And it's got the sound of rain and wind and stuff.
And greetings in different languages, like English and Japanese.
Amazing!
Takaki, are you going to become an astronaut?
The odds are really slim.
But I have a feeling you could do it.
'1991 EV'
There's a meteorite approaching the earth.
Will it collide someday?
Once it does it'll be the end of our planet.
What'cha reading?
It's fun, wanna read?
Fun? Why are you reading this?
Tono, you gonna become an astronaut or somethin'?
Good luck, loser.
I lifted the ball 100 times.
Idiots...
Didn't expect you to say "Idiots."
It was my first time.
So, are there other sounds of the earth?
Hmm, I wonder.
The wind. Water. Ocean?
How about a game?
- While we run? - You're on.
- But won't running make it harder? - True.
Ready... go!
You gotta obey the rules, you know.
Amazing!
Whoa!
Hey, this one's huge!
Don't cheat!
What'cha gonna do when you grow up?
When I grow up? I dunno. What about you?
Lots of things.
But I'm gonna live alone, for starters.
I'm gonna live where I want, and never move again.
I totally get that.
- Seriously? - I'm the same way.
Whew.
I don't wanna move.
Are you gonna transfer again?
Not sure. How about you, Akari?
We're supposed to be in Tokyo for good.
I'm jealous.
Say...
It's 5cm per second.
The speed cherry blossom petals fall.
It's 5cm per second.
It's like snow.
You think?
You think...?
- Did you copy me? - Yeah, I kinda did.
That's not how I meant it.
"That's not how I meant it."
Seriously, that's not how I meant it. Hey wait!
You're too fast.
Wait!
Akari!
Takaki,
let's watch the cherry blossoms again next year.
I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry, Takaki.
Good morning, Shinohara.
Good morning.
I'm sorry the event was canceled.
Hopefully it clears up in the afternoon.
Don't you want to do it outside?
I do.
Tono?
I knew it.
How long has it been?
"Make a paper airplane" How long has it been?
"Make a paper airplane"
Good question. 10 years?
- 10 years! - Just ran into each other.
Amazing.
Hey, did you know the odds of two people meeting...
is only 0.0003%?
Maybe it's even lower to meet someone again.
But, I think I'm pretty lucky.
If I think about someone, they'll text me out of the blue.
Even if we don't have each other's contact,
we somehow meet again.
What!? How's that possible?
Really? I think it works that way.
That person you ran into. Was he a friend?
No...
He was my student.
Morning, Tono.
Good morning.
You're early today.
You too, Sumida.
No running.
- Morning. - Good morning.
You got me.
- Are you drooling? - I'm not!
You listen to this? Unexpected.
"Career counseling"
"Career counseling" Yeah.
"Career counseling"
- It's hot. - Yeah, and humid.
This...
You just wrote your name. What are you gonna do?
I'm still deciding.
You're always deciding.
'Cause your mind's on something else.
He's probably got a girl in Tokyo, you know?
- Okay, okay, okay. - In Tokyo...
Okay!
- Tono, you just going home? - Yeah.
You went surfing today?
You're serious.
Go home together?
Sorry.
Are you okay?
It's okay.
I'll go ahead.
Thank you very much.
Thanks for this.
You must be really into it.
Rock? Maybe not... Western music?
I heard it on the radio, and picked it up.
Amazing.
You always drink that.
- This? - Yeah, that.
- I do. - You like it?
- I think so.
They don't sell this kind in Tokyo. It's rare.
Sumida, you always drink that.
You must like it.
Yeah.
And the lighter?
Stress from entrance exams?
Umm...
- Why'd you become a teacher... - Answer the question.
Sorry.
I'm really sorry about the cigs.
The teacher thing...
I just wanted to get off the island.
Then, why come back?
Why?
Assumed it would be the same, no matter where I go.
Does that mean you never got anywhere?
Because I was in a hurry...
I worry if I'm not constantly moving.
I thought I'd die if I stopped back then.
Head up.
I look forward to how you grow up, Tono.
I wonder what Tono likes...
Just ask him.
I can't. He's always so focused.
What a pain in the ass.
No, he's a deep thinker.
Much deeper than us.
He's looking into the distance.
Why don't you guys go karaoke?
Then the beach. And, confess.
- That's the only way. - You can't be serious.
No, I really don't know.
- What? - I don't know...
- "I don't know." - I don't know.
- I think he knows. - What!?
I think he knows I like him.
Even if he knows...
It matters whether you confess, right?
What matters?
Life! I'm talking about life.
Kanae Sumida from Grade 3 Class 1...
Report to the counselor's office.
- You're up, Kanae. - No way...
Tono.
Your scooter was over there, so.
Right.
Can I sit here?
Thanks.
They called your name today.
You were listening?
That's... embarrassing.
About my career.
What about you?
University in Tokyo?
Yeah.
I see... I had a feeling.
Why?
I just had a feeling you'd go far.
I'm always lost.
So is everyone.
Even you, Tono?
No way.
You always seem to know what you want.
That's not true.
I'm just getting by.
I see.
Didn't expect that.
"Space program"
Amazing.
It travels 5km per hour.
To the launch pad in Minami-tane.
It's been a while since the last launch.
Thanks, sis.
Don't be late for school.
I'm surfing after school,
so can you pick up the board for me?
- Good luck. - Thanks!
Don't worry.
Thanks.
- See you later! - Have fun.
Alright.
Yes!
I did it!
Finally did it!
Hey...
Would you be interested in...
I dunno... maybe...
- Karaoke... - Huh?
Going to karaoke...
- Karaoke? - Yeah, we could go together...
'If a hot... '
'If a hot miracle'
'blows into my heart, now'
'The two of us would have been...'
'honest like this'
'To my lover'
I can't really sing this song.
But can I put it in anyway?
You're not singing?
I can't sing it...
just want to play it.
I just felt like listening to it.
It's from the first movie
my sister saw in a theater.
- Oh yeah? - Yeah.
She was seeing this guy. Long distance.
- Oh, you know it? - Yeah.
My sister was so serious.
She was like a walking textbook.
- Really? - Yeah.
But she changed after she started dating this guy.
She stopped saying all the right things.
My parents thought she went bad.
But...
I like how my sister is now.
"... only made me love you even more"
Probably after meeting this person.
"My memories hold me back" Probably after meeting this person.
"My memories hold me back"
I think my sister's world changed.
Why did they break up?
Do your feelings separate if you can't see each other?
What's up?
Sorry, it's nothing.
How come it won't start...?
Lemme see.
Yeah... Let's leave it here for now.
Come pick it up with your folks.
I will.
Let's walk today.
No, I can walk on my own.
Take your scooter back.
I'm practically there.
Besides, I feel like walking.
See ya.
I think I'm beginning to understand...
why he's different from the others.
It's a path...
"Science magazine" It's a path...
"Science magazine"
lonelier than anyone could imagine.
How far do we go on like this?
How much farther CAN we go?
I was struck by how bright the moon was.
I see.
It was a beautiful full moon.
Do you know how long it takes to walk to the moon?
That's a good question.
About 100 years?
Actually, it's more like 11 years.
Wow, that's surprisingly...
Maybe 30, with some breaks.
I realized Tono wasn't looking at me,
in that moment.
Not sure if it's close or far.
Great point.
Did you know Soseki Natsume translated "I love you"
as "Isn't the moon beautiful tonight?"
That's very romantic.
"Save?"
Hey.
From a food truck.
This is actually pretty good.
Oh hey, did you know?
You know shaved ice has those flavors?
Melon, strawberry, et cetera.
- They all taste... - It's all the same.
Oh, so you knew?
I did.
You talking to the others?
When's the last time you went outside?
- Figures. - How did you know?
From your voice.
Exactly.
This is what chit-chat is all about.
Chit-chat... which you hate.
Stop that!
Oh, that's right!
Here.
Thank you.
Sorry, that's not important.
This right here.
A mentor from college. My savior, rather.
"Science Center President Ryuichi Ogawa" A mentor from college. My savior, rather.
"Science Center President Ryuichi Ogawa"
He's looking for a programmer.
Bon appétit.
I'm worried.
- They always buy the same thing. - It's delish!
Is that alright?
I can't...
What's up?
I just can't!
Rejected by another job.
I hope the world just ends.
Nostradamus was wrong after all.
End of the world...
I think there's a meteorite headed to earth?
What's that?
- You wanna hear? - Yes.
Do you know about 1991 EV?
- No, is it big? - It's pretty big.
What's all the fun about over here?
Good work guys.
We're talking about rejection.
- No, is it big? - What?
- Is it big? - What, the meteor?
- It's a meteor... I think so? - Of course.
Shino, you have lots of friends, don't you?
Where are you from again?
I don't really have a "hometown."
My family was always moving.
So, I didn't have any friends growing up.
That's a surprise. No friends?
Well...
I suppose there was one.
Must be a good memory.
I wouldn't call it a memory...
"The revolution and rotation of the moon"
"The revolution and rotation of the moon" More like a part of me.
"The revolution and rotation of the moon"
"The revolution and rotation of the moon" When I was with him...
Things or places you like,
scents or words,
and landscapes...
I encountered all of those.
That's wonderful.
Do you still keep in touch?
Actually, we haven't seen each other in a while.
Aww... hopefully you will.
Remember that student I used to teach? We ran into each other.
You wanna join for drinks?
Can I?
Whoa Sumida.
- Right? - She's all grown up.
She hasn't changed that much.
- You don't call this change? - No, she hasn't.
This takes me back.
I texted her that I was going to see you.
And, she asked me to ask you something.
Okay, now I'm nervous.
"Did you have a girlfriend in Tokyo back in high school?"
You were always texting someone.
No, that was just my diary.
Diary?
I wanna know.
What did you write?
It's just a bunch of dumb stuff.
- I wanna know! - I can't tell you.
Man...
Well...
For example...
You know...
how the sunset is really red sometimes?
I guess more pink than red.
Yeah, I get it.
I don't know if this is a good idea.
- Continue. - No, I can't.
Tell me.
Well, whenever I see this sunset...
It's scary, rather than pretty.
It's this weird feeling I get,
whenever I see a pretty landscape.
Things happen that I didn't intend.
And I actually...
have good luck when I see a black cat.
And when I forget my phone at home,
I'll see shooting stars.
Looking back, they were all coincidences.
Stuff like that.
Back then I would believe in all this stuff...
that wasn't really logical.
I think...
I was searching for proof that I was somehow...
Connected to this world.
Make sense?
You asked for this.
- I didn't even have a punchline. - You can't do that...
just laugh something off like this.
You don't need a punchline...
when talking about important memories.
Yes...
One of my colleagues was telling me today...
Sorry for the overtime.
It's okay.
Important things from the past
aren't memories, but part of you.
It always amazed me how she could say things without any doubt.
"Voyager's Last Journey"
That's the Voyager space probe.
Welcome.
Thank you.
They say people encounter
over 50,000 words in their lifetime.
If you had to choose one...
Only one...
Careful!
You remember the meteorite, 1991 EV?
It was March 26, 2009 I think?
They said it might collide with earth.
You know your stuff.
Yeah, I read an article when I was small.
I believed everything written in science books.
I was the same.
But science can only explain a fraction of what we see.
Many things have yet to be scientifically proven.
We design all the programs here.
Hello.
Could you help us...
develop these applications?
It would be my pleasure.
- Thank goodness! - There's no need for that.
And one more thing.
Talking to you reminded me of this...
Yes.
Hello, mom?
I just left the station.
I'm fine.
I was in the mood for a walk.
"Shinohara"
Akari, I'm gonna go share some stew with Nishimoto.
Okay.
"Astronomy Handbook '92"
Akari Shinohara" "Takaki Tono
Hey, Akari.
I've been meaning to ask you...
Does your name come from the word "bright"?
I'm actually not sure. I should ask my parents.
It definitely means "bright."
Me? Bright?
Yeah, you make others feel better, just being there.
Thanks.
We can see stars, but not the moon.
Yeah, because today's the new moon.
The new moon means...
The black circle here is the new moon.
Like the earth, the moon doesn't have its own light source.
It only shines
because it reflects the light from the sun.
No wonder we can't see it.
But the sky is dark during the new moon,
so you can see the Milky Way.
You think we'll see it today?
Tokyo has too many lights to see it, I think.
I hope we can see it someday.
Me too.
Here, a birthday present.
It's a little late...
For me?
Wow, thank you!
I'm gonna treasure it forever.
Thanks.
Astronomy Handbook.
Also, close your eyes, then open them.
You can see the stars better.
Really?
- I'm gonna try it. - Yeah!
Okay.
- Close your eyes for 10 seconds. - Okay.
Ready...?
A shooting star!
You're right!
Wait a sec!
I'm home.
Hello, Takaki?
What's the matter?
I won't be going to the same middle school anymore...
Huh?
We're moving to Tochigi over Spring break.
I said I could commute
from my aunt's in Katsushika, but they told me I'm too young.
It's okay.
Forget it.
I said forget it.
I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry Takaki.
Dear Takaki Tono, how are you?
How is middle school treating you?
"Happy New Year. - Ogawa"
I'm sure you have lots of new friends now.
It's been six months since we last saw each other.
But, do you still remember me?
Nights are dark in Tochigi.
So, I can see the stars more clearly.
There's a giant cherry blossom tree by my house.
"Iwafune, Tochigi -Akari"
I'm sure the petals fall
at the same 5cm per second.
I wish I could watch them with you.
Thank you for the reply, Takaki.
Glad you're doing well.
The part about your algebra teacher was really funny.
We finally got that lemon flavored milk during lunch.
It tasted weird, but I can't tell anyone.
I want to hear your thoughts on it, too.
"I'm going to Kagoshima."
"I'm going to Kagoshima." Next...
I was surprised you're moving to Kagoshima.
Tochigi and Kagoshima are so far apart.
I can't imagine how far apart they are.
"Iwafune"
I'm so happy you're gonna come see me before you move.
There's so much I want to tell you, Takaki.
"Iwafune"
"Meet at 7pm!"
See you at Iwafune Station at 7pm.
Please be careful.
"Dear Akari"
The Saikyo line headed to Omiya
is running 8 minutes late due to heavy snow.
We apologize for any inconveniences...
The train to Utsunomiya is delayed 10 minutes due to snow.
This train is operating 10 minutes behind schedule due to the heavy snow.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The next station is Kuki.
We apologize for the delay in arrival.
This train is operating 10 minutes behind schedule due to the heavy snow.
We apologize for the repeated delays.
This train will make a brief stop at this station
to wait for the connecting train.
"Iwafune" to wait for the connecting train.
"Iwafune"
We apologize for any inconveniences caused by this delay.
"Shinjuku - Omiya - Oyama - Iwafune"
"Meet at 7pm!"
"Dear Akari"
Dear Akari,
since you have the notebook,
I'm going to write my first "letter."
I was going to tell you when I saw you tomorrow,
but in the event I don't make it,
I'm leaving these words.
I don't know what it means to become an adult.
Not yet, anyway...
But one day
even if we miraculously meet each other as grown-ups.
I want to become someone I'm not ashamed about.
This much, I will promise you.
Finally...
I've always liked you.
Track 8. Bound for Ashikaga and Maebashi...
Please stay safe and healthy.
This is an announcement...
Due to the heavy snow this train must stop until further notice.
ETA for recovery is unknown at this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
The train bound for Takasaki is arriving at Track 3.
This train will stop until further notice.
Akari.
It's good.
- It's just houji tea. - It's my first time.
- Liar. - I'm not lying!
I've got these, too.
Amazing.
Thanks.
- I'm gonna have this. - Then I'll take this.
You dropped some.
It's the most delicious thing I've ever had.
You're exaggerating.
I'm not!
Let's look at the cherry blossom tree later.
- The one in your letter? - Yeah.
Let's go!
Akari,
what did you tell your parents when you left?
That I might be late, but I'm going to come home,
so don't worry.
- Same as me. - The same?
You're moving soon.
Yeah, I think it's next week.
Kagoshima...
- It's really far. - Yeah...
Tochigi is also pretty far.
You couldn't make it back, after all.
- My school? - Yeah.
- It's quite fun. - Mine too.
What club was it you were in?
- Soccer! - Yes!
- I told you! - Really?
Watch this, it's gonna be super slow.
Wait.
You're too fast. I can't keep up.
You're always ahead of me.
- So much snow. - My pants!
You're right.
- Careful. - The snow's so fluffy.
Yeah.
Hey, Akari.
You remember that meteorite headed to earth?
1991 EV, right?
Wow, how did you remember?
If that collides...
They calculated it's going to happen on March 26, 2009.
March 26, 2009...
- I'll calculate. - Okay.
According to my calculation...
It'll be right before you turn 30, Takaki.
30...
I hope I turn into a proper grown-up.
I know you will, Takaki.
Hmm...
- It froze. - Whoa!
- It's crazy. - It's stuck to my hand.
Weird.
If I grow up and become good-for-nothing...
then the world can end in 2009.
How about we meet right here on that day?
Here?
If you grow up and become good-for-nothing...
I'll watch the world end with you.
Got it.
Next time I'll be here on time. 7pm.
That's not what I meant. The world's not gonna end.
And, you'll turn into a respectable grown-up.
I hope so...
See ya.
This is Iwafune. Thank you for riding with us.
Please exit on the right.
The train bound for Oyama will be leaving shortly.
Please make sure you are on the right train.
The doors are now closing, please be careful.
Takaki...
The doors are closing, please be careful.
Be well Akari. I'll write you.
"Spring Snow in late March" March 26, we will have heavy snow
"Spring Snow in late March"
as the cherry blossoms "Spring Snow in late March" go into full bloom.
Of all days.
This snow is gonna last.
Can't even send a courier with this snow.
What should we do...?
- Man it's so far. - Good morning.
Good morning.
- They want it for an event today. - Today, huh?
What's the matter?
There was an order sent to the fax from a while ago.
And I missed it...
Where's it going?
Thank goodness you made it.
I'm terribly sorry!
- Here are the 50 copies. - Thank you.
Was it okay?
- Yes, I believe so. - Oh, sir!
Thanks for coming despite the snow.
No, it was our fault for missing the order.
No...
I've actually been meaning to come here.
Well then, would you like to take a look around?
- I can? - Of course.
The planetarium is featuring a live MC today.
Do you have the time?
I do.
Amazing.
I can't remember the last time I came to a planetarium.
There are new discoveries, when you see it as an adult.
I'm surprised how many people know about it.
It was quite a while ago when 1991 EV was in the news.
I made a promise on that day.
Promise?
Look, it's supposed to be today. End of the world.
The end...?
Shino was talking about it, remember?
A meteorite or something.
Oh, that's today?
I mean... you don't believe it, do you?
I mean...
if it happens, it happens, right?
I suppose so.
Alright,
please have fun!
Thank you.
Hello everyone,
and thank you for joining us.
Now, let's begin our experience in the planetarium.
This is what the sky looks like today,
March 26, 2009.
I'm sure you've all looked up at the moon.
Traveling far beyond our moon...
is the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2.
The Voyager left planet earth in 1977.
And is now...
15 billion kilometers away from earth.
On the Voyager is a disc called the Golden Record.
On it, there are sounds and words from planet earth.
A message sent to someone,
somewhere in the universe.
Perhaps one day, someone will discover it.
Voyager 1 and 2 will...
never return to planet earth.
The two probes...
will continue to travel far...
in different directions.
If you look up at the night sky,
remember that the Voyagers are still floating...
through the universe.
The lights will now come on.
Thank you.
It's beautiful.
Like flower petals.
Then,
it's 5cm per second.
Huh?
You know, the speed that petals fall.
It's 5cm per second.
Is that true?
I wonder...
I thought of that speed a long time ago.
I'm gonna tell him.
Thank you!
Thanks.
"Astronomy Handbook 2009"
"Word from our team"
"Programming /MC Takaki Tono"
It's gonna be alright.
I'm writing in this notebook with the hopes of giving it to you, Takaki.
You told me before...
That the moon shines
because it reflects the light of the sun.
When you said that,
I felt like you were talking about us.
I've always hated my name "Akari"
because I was a gloomy kid.
I was embarrassed I didn't live up to my name,
which is why I was so happy when you said I was bright.
Yeah, you make others feel better, just being there.
What you said back then,
still keeps my spirits up, even today.
You were my sun, Takaki.
Your words...
Akari...
Let's go.
And the way you would call my name.
Made me stronger.
I like you, Takaki.
Please be well.
- It's 5cm per second. - What is?
5cm per second... that lady just told me.
I didn't know that.
Mr. Tono.
I'm really glad I asked for your help.
You should do this again.
I was so nervous the whole time.
You had an amazing voice.
Your voice was genuine and sincere.
Thanks.
We're closing up today,
so go home before the trains stop.
Yes, thank you.
"The moon always watches us, "
"whatever its shape"
This train is going to remain stopped for 2 minutes.
We apologize for any inconvenience...
This is a local bound for Hon-Atsugi.
Smoking is prohibited on all cars.
Please set your phones to silent.
The next stop is Minami Shinjuku.
I'm always searching for you,
a glimpse of you, somewhere out there
Across the platform, in the window of a side street
Though I know you could never be here
If just one wish could be granted,
I'd run to you right now
There's nothing I wouldn't do
I'd give everything just to hold you once again
If it's only loneliness I'm trying to ease,
anyone should be enough
But on this star-falling night,
I just can't lie to myself
Next stop is Iwafune. I just can't lie to myself
Next stop is Iwafune.
One more time, seasons, please don't change
One more time, bring back those carefree days
I'm always searching for you,
a glimpse of you, somewhere out there
At the crossing, even in my dreams
Though I know you could never be here
If just one miracle could happen,
I'd want to show you right away
The new dawn, the new me
And the "I love you" I could never say
Akari...
Let's go.
What's the matter?
I love that chilly air...
when the snow falls.
That's it.
What do you think?
Amazing.
- Thank you very much. - It was an amazing show.
Was there something?
Oh, um...
Your expression's changed.
I just turned 30...
maybe that has to do with it?
Well, happy birthday.
I feel behind my age.
30 would be...
just enough to make it around the world.
Assuming you started walking at 1.
If you're 30, then you've walked the distance.
There is always progress.
Um...
I'm sorry to ask this out of the blue,
but would you mind listening to my story?
This is more personal, unrelated to work.
Of course.
- I know it's sudden. - No problem.
Go ahead.
So...
A long time ago,
I made a promise with someone.
On March 26, 2009.
To spend the end of the world together.
A promise from 16 years ago.
I can't even remember if we promised.
But I had hope,
and I went...
to the place we promised.
But she didn't come.
And the world didn't end, either.
Nothing happened.
And,
on the train back,
I was wondering...
why I wanted to meet this person again.
I thought about it.
I think...
I just wanted to...
talk to this person one more time.
It didn't matter about what.
"Long time no see." or
"How are you doing?"
We could've talked about anything.
And,
this person...
would say...
something back to me.
Um...
You've told me before,
people encounter...
over 50,000 words in their lifetimes.
Right.
I don't need that many.
I just need...
that one word.
If only I had remembered...
But, even that I've forgotten.
It's nowhere to be found.
On that snowy day,
I heard about a similar promise...
from the person sitting over there.
However,
this person said she wouldn't go.
She wanted him...
to forget about that promise.
I want him to live a life so fulfilling he would forget
some petty promise.
He'll be alright.
Takaki!
Takaki, you're going to be alright.
Forever and ever.
Was that person doing well?
Yes.
"Words to the cosmos"
Hello, how do you do?
This is very touching.
I almost teared up.
Can't believe I'm going.
Very soon.
"Shino's Farewell Party"
I wonder when she'll come back.
"Shino's Farewell Party"
According to her husband, about 5 years?
That's a long time from now.
It'll pass.
Time flies.
Are you okay?
It took a lot of time.
We should've taken a photo.
"Wishing you the best in Melbourne"
"Wishing you the best in Melbourne" Cute.
"Wishing you the best in Melbourne"
"I love you, Shino. - Midori"
Nice and simple, right?
I'm so happy.
Thank you.
But my sister said...
the simple things are the hardest.
When you feel you like someone,
tell them.
Right.
Well then...
Take care.
Until next time.
See you again.
I'm gonna walk to the station.
Long time no see.
It's been a while.
How are you?
I'm good.
You?
Same.
Thanks for this.
You didn't have to...
Goodbye.
Mizuno...
Umm...
Everyone in the company...
you know them by name.
And you always listen to people's conversation.
You never brush things off.
And you look people in the eye for important conversations.
I realized we weren't two of a kind...
You were actually so different from me.
I really liked that about you.
You're telling me now?
Sorry.
Or maybe...
it's not too late.
I'll remember everything you said.
Thanks,
for saying all of that.
Take care.
I thought I heard your voice and turned around
"Hokuto Matsumura" I thought I heard your voice and turned around
"Hokuto Matsumura"
I was born in 1991, living with my gaze fixed on my shoes
"Mitsuki Takahata" I was born in 1991, living with my gaze fixed on my shoes
"Mitsuki Takahata"
I'd always hidden my unhealed scars and loneliness behind laughter
"Nana Mori" I'd always hidden my unhealed scars and loneliness behind laughter
"Nana Mori"
I was in love in 1991, as if to peer into a glowing past
"Yuzu Aoki" I was in love in 1991, as if to peer into a glowing past
"Mai Kiryu"
See, I hadn't realized the simplest thing
"Haruto Ueda" See, I hadn't realized the simplest thing
"Noa Shiroyama" See, I hadn't realized the simplest thing
"Noa Shiroyama"
"Noa Shiroyama" It wasn't kindness--
It wasn't kindness--
I just wanted to be with you always
Cherry blossom petals swirl as they fall like snow
Could I bear a life without you?
"Aoi Miyazaki"
"Hidetaka Yoshioka"
No matter who I was with or what I did, I couldn't find a place for myself
"Original Animation by Makoto Shinkai" No matter who I was with or what I did, I couldn't find a place for myself
"Original Animation by Makoto Shinkai"
"Original Animation by Makoto Shinkai" Didn't care to live, but wasn't looking to die
"Screenplay by Ayako Suzuki" Didn't care to live, but wasn't looking to die
"Music by Ayatake Ezaki"
"Music by Ayatake Ezaki" I'd always pretended to look off into the distance when I wanted to scream and cry
I'd always pretended to look off into the distance when I wanted to scream and cry
I was in love in 1991, as if to cling to a bygone past
See, it was a series of tiny ripples that led us to each other
I couldn't breathe
I just wanted to
be with you always
"Theme Song '1991 ' by Kenshi Yonezu"
"Insert Song 'One more time, One more chance' by Masayoshi Yamazaki" Cherry blossom petals swirl as they fall like snow
Could I bear a life without you?
In 1991, I fell in love in the blink of an eye
In 1991, I continued to live as if in a dream
"Directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama"
English subtitles by Mikey McNamara ©2025 "5 Centimeters Per Second" FILM PARTNERS All rights reserved.