5 Centimeters per Second - Recommendations

abunai says...

Byousoku 5 Centimeter and Umi ga Kikoeru/Ocean Waves are mirror images of each other. Both tales tell of couples separated by distance either real or emotional (as symbolically represented by trains, that icon of distance so beloved of the Japanese), but with a wholly different development of the separation. The romance is palpable and the tension great in both anime, yet overlaid on both tales is a gentle, wavelike ebb and flow of the storyline.

Surely, if you like one of these, you'll like the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

With a melancholic and nostalgic take on the interaction betweeen two high school students, both of these films have a different take on human relationships. If you found the more troubled aspects of these relationships interesting in one, then give the other a watch.

eaper says...

Each of these are well told love stories and show the melancholy of aging and moving away for family and colleges quite well. If you enjoy one, there is a good change you'd like the other.

NimirRa says...

Both these shows are slow paced, and somewhat unsatisfying romances. If you liked the melancholy setting and pace of one then give the other a try.

Bdiah says...

All of Makoto Shinkai's works (5 Centimeters per Second, Beyond the Clouds, The Promised Place, Voices of a Distant Star, She and Her Cat) present a visually stunning contemplation of loneliness and the pursuit of an unattainable goal. His characters find themselves psychologically isolated, often while living in an environment full of people. While this is not an uncommon character trait in anime, Makoto Shinkai's creates this mentality in a very realistic way.

yelizaveritas says...

Though "5 cm per second" and "She and Her cat" are not that similar at all, they're both created by the same director and that's why they have very similar, melancholic mood.

Omurqi says...

While the difference in length between 5 Centimeters per Second and She and Her Cat is huge (1h against 5min), both movies provoke the same kind of melancholic sadness. If you want something like 5cm, but lighter, or liked what you saw at She and Her Cat and want to experience more like it, check this title out.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Though their plots are different, both She and her Cat and 5 Centimetres per Second have a similar feel to them. Both are visually beautiful and share a similar sense of quiet beauty and melancholy to them. If you liked one, it's worth trying the other.

Tessa says...

The dramatic story and the wonderful art of Makoto Shinkai are in bouth animes. Even though in Ef he did only the backgrounds he still did a wonderfull job. The breathtaking views make bout animes very enjoyable. Even though the drama is wonderful made in bouth of them, the ending is not so dramatic for ef- a tale of memories. The characters suffer because of love and mature because of the same rason. The story is very good developed and the sad parts are so deep that it could make anybody cry.

The OST is something you won't miss after you watch them. I especualy love ef opening of ef- a tale of memories

I personaly love this 2 animes and I think that they are very similar: short but deep. They are stories that deserv to be rememberd.

Niw says...

Even though the shows might not directly share anything else except the elements of romance and drama, there’s still a strong connection between the two. 'Ef' and ‘5 centimeters per second’ both tell a story of their character’s relationships and the difficulties that arise, creating a bittersweet atmosphere full of love and loss.

eaper says...

Each of these contain a strong sense of romance and drama in it, which is the main connection between them on the surface, but, underneath, they both have a strong sense of loss and melancholy within the main characters that bring these works closer together.

wolfangel87 says...

The dramatic effects of 5 Centimeters per Second and Ef ~ Tale of Memories ~ make the captivating romantic stories come alive through the characters genuine problems and striving solutions in trying to get through them.  Situations around every turn change their lives forever but make what they have that much more valuable.  The relationships between the characters are exciting and suspenseful with characters trying to mature right before the viewers eyes.

lungcancer says...

5 cm and Pale Cocoon are both very beautiful looking anime. Both will leave one with a sense of awe at the amazing attention to detail that makes something simple as snow falling entertaining.

Merryberry says...

It's hard to describe in words why you'd like either of these, once you've seen the other. It's certainly easier to list the differences than similiarites. However, this shouldn't put you off. Whereas 5cm focus is about the relationship between two people and the lives on the sideline, Pale Cocoon does the opposite, looking at the situation followed by the relationship. The artistic quality is also similiar and music must be noted. Both of them however work on a storyline that is easy to follow and simplistic in nature but always making you want to know more.

wolfangel87 says...

It is almost as if it is a continuous storyline between 5 Centimeters per Second going to Pale Cocoon.  The relationship manifested in 5cm makes the viewer see what they are going through when it is happening while Pale Cocoon while following different people is after a relationship has been.  The scenery and wonderful views are breath taking and the animation style is similar.

eaper says...

These titles are both great in terms of sound, visuals, and the melancholy that the viewer gets from watching them. They are also both commentaries on society's sadder side (although Pale Cocoon is what society may become).

fizrox says...

Two people, deep feeling between them, how simple is that? Not at all. Emotional, melancholic, heart moving, calm, delicate - that's how these two anime could be described. Plus breathtaking views (especially sky's!) in both!

cyntez says...

Even though Air is a magical story ,while 5 Centimeters per Second has the ordinary-life storyplot, they both share sad romance, amazing sightviews and deep feeling of melancholia.What makes them so touching is the idea of love as an unlimited sky beyound everything, where one can find the answers to his heart .And both the main couples are desperately trying to reach this sky and grasp the fragile happines, even if it means to wait another life...

wolfangel87 says...

I love how the animators focus on the whole picture especially the backdrops to try and set the mood for the viewer in both Air and 5 Centimeters per Second.  Through the melancholy and tragic times the dramatic scenes are expressed through the emotion of not only the characters but the intense and lively scenes in which they are portrayed in.  The sad yearning of two people for someone they really care about touches the hearts of everyone.  Both stories are about a happiness than can end within seconds, they have a really good message of cherish what you hold dear now because you do not know how long that happiness will really last.

YuiYui says...

For a start both of these stories are full of romance and drama, also the development is pretty slow so this makes they pretty similar. Air's story is definitely one that is developed much more over a longer period of time and 5 Centimeters per Second is one pushed into 60 minutes but still both stories are really good and detailed. So I believe that if you liked one you should like the other.

MagWizz says...

Both anime are directed by Makoto Shinkai, have same similar art and give same feeling while watching one. If you liked one you will love other one too.

YuiYui says...

Both are movies just to start but other than this both are slow paced stories and the art style is pretty similar. The only main difference is that Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo is much more about the fantasy and 5cm per second about the romance. But each explores the romance between the characters, this is clearer in 5cm per second but even so Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo  shows emotional development between most of the main characters. If you liked one you should like the other.

Hierophant says...

Shinkai is no stranger to the theme of separation, and while 5 Centimeters Per Second and Children Who Chase Lost Voices tackle the issue in different ways, the end result is ultimately the same. Both of these films capture something bitterly human. While I love Studio Ghibli films, I find that many of Miyazaki's films tend to either exaggerate certain aspects and diminish other aspects of what it is to be human. What is seen in these films are not so much characters as they are people. Flawed, hopeful, melancholic people. While I would state that 5cm/s is undoubtedly the more intimate of the two works, CWCLV is emotionally powerful as well. I think both films emphasize the power that distance has on our love for others, but more than that it focuses on our reactions. Do we cry? Do we pretend like we're fine? Do we lie to ourselves? Do we trudge on through life? What do we do? Well, both films have something of an answer, but more importantly they both are artfully handled. I would also be remiss if I did not mention that the illustrious and extremely gifted Tenmon did the score for both films, and both are masterpieces well-suited to their respective films. 5cm/s' score is more piano-focused and filled with uncertainty, sorrow, and raw emotion than one would be likely to encounter in virtually any other film, while CWCLV's score still has that same wistful, sad element in places, but also has more adventurous, sweeping orchestrations which befit the film. While 5cm/s will always be my favorite of the two (my favorite movie at all, come to think of it), CWCLV is still a pretty wonderful film as well, especially if you enjoy the additional fantasy elements in the film that are utterly absent in the more painfully realistic 5cm/s. Do yourself a favor and watch both!

ZetsubouKaiji says...

Both these anime are about reflecting on life. 5 Cms is about romance and Dareka is about family, but both anime have the main character reflect on their past present in future to figure out what is important to them.

Dareka is short only six minutes long, but it's well worth the six minutes because the time is used very effectively. 5Cms is a full movie so there is more time for devlopment. But both these shows will evoke some feeling in the viewer and maybe just want them to go hug a loved one out of appreciation.

Brad says...

Both are works by Makoto Shinkai, and feature stunning animation and a highly emotional story that is told to perfection. Both revolve largely around two main characters, and follow them as their relationship, and their own thoughts change over time.

krukky says...

Both shows really are sentimental and have the same feel to them, but in the end Dareka no Manazashi is more optimistic than 5 Sentimeters per Second.

freakzilla says...

Both Hoshizora Kiseki and Byousoku 5 Centimeter have the same flow and a rather slow-paced, laid back story with a rather heavy atmosphere.

FullmetalDragon says...

Both series have weirdly similar atmospheres - kinda chill, but somehow off. There's also a bit of romance involved in both, and both similarly bored me, so if you like one there's a good chance you'll like the other. 

xaemar says...

Solemn, calm, peaceful, beautiful, poetic; these are the best words to describe Haibane Renmei and 5 Centimeters per Second. You also get the same feeling when watching them. I highly recommend both anime

TakuraX says...

Both anime are slow paced, light hearted, with a touch of tragedy and dwell on the theme of self discovery.  Even though Haibane deals more with friendship and 5CPS deals more with love, they still complement each other well.

Temsik says...

Shinkai Makoto produced both Other Worlds and 5 CM, and each offers a vision of love - of the fear to lose the one you love, of the fear that your partner doesn't see you as his other half. Other Worlds is very short, so you can give it a try without losing much.

valondar says...

If you enjoyed 5 Centimeters Per Second, you surely did so for the melancholic and romantic beauty of certain moments of quietude; the visual motifs of young lovers, trains and the city, and the splendidly detailed animation. Plot, character, and other incidental concerns are scarcely relevant.

The same is true of Other Worlds, perhaps the most underrated short by Makoto Shinkai. Only a minute long and featuring no plot or characters to speak of, it transports you into a beautiful, solitary moment of joy. Even if you wanted to like 5 centimeters and didn't this is worth checking out - at a mere two minutes I think it nicely avoids the serious pacing problems that crop up in Shinkai's longer works, as well as their inconveinent need for plot, story, and other things he's simply no good at. Other Worlds is quintessential Shinkai and simply a must for any fan of his work.