Back in 2016, when Your Name hit the screens, it became quite a phenomenon. Everyone was talking about the beautiful storyline, the pleasing visuals, and the stunning concept. In fact, the film still remains relevant amongst viewers after five years. Over the years, there have been many films that explore the same themes like this one. So, if you are looking for a light-hearted and fun watch, this is the list for you. Here are 13 Anime Movies Like Your Name that you should definitely check out.
The storyline of Your Name follows Mitsuha and Taki, who wake up in each other’s bodies one day. What follows is a premise full of confusion and chaos as both of them struggle to understand the new world around them.
1. Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
The first name in the list of movies like Your Name is Children Who Chase Lost Voices. The story of CWCLV traces a sensible young lady Asuna Watase. Asuna’s only passion in life is music. But her only liking soon takes her on an adventurous journey to the supernatural world of music and melody. Thus, Children Who Chase Lost Voices is an uncalled musical that will definitely stay with you for a long time.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 7.6/10
2. Fireworks (2017)
Anime Fireworks is about a troubled schoolgirl, Nazuna, who wants to run away from her dysfunctional family. She decides to do this on the night of the Japanese Fireworks festival. Besides, she also has a magical crystal ball that can reverse time. But situations soon turn into a huge mess when Nazuna does not use the crystal wisely. Fireworks is a coming-of-age story that teaches us there is always an option before running away.
The ratings of this one aren’t very pleasing. However, the film will surely have a huge impact on you if you give it a chance.
IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 6.1/10
3. A Silent Voice (2016)
If you ask for suggestions around movies like Your Name, the first name would be A Silent Voice. The story of A Silent Voice revolves around classmates Shouya and Shouku. Well, Shouku is a deaf girl who is constantly bullied by Shouya. But as time passes, their bond changes as Shouku realizes his grave mistake. A Silent Voice will definitely bring tears to your eyes as Shouya and Shouku bond over the silent language of love. This critically-acclaimed film deserves to be on your precious watch list!
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 9/10
4. Weathering With You (2019)
Anime Weathering With You is another beautiful story of two people bonding over each other’s unique personalities. Hodaka is a broke high school boy who is looking for a job in Tokyo. His quest takes him to Hina, who has the power to manipulate the weather. Thus, Hodaka suggests she earn money using her power. But powers like this always come with a toll. Watch how their bond is challenged as they become too ambitious in life.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.4/10
5. I Want To Eat Your Pancreas (2018)
As weird as the name might suggest, I Want To Eat Your Pancreas is a pretty amazing story. The story of this film will remind you of the classic Fault in Our Stars. The themes of a deadly disease, love, friendship, and companionship are beautifully laid out in this one. The plot revolves around a mysterious journal, “Living with Dying,” which the protagonist comes across. What follows is a heart-touching story of a fighter.
IMDb Rating: 8/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.6/10
6. To The Forest Of Firefly Lights (2011)
The anime movie To The Forest Of Firefly Lights is one of the most heart-rending stories that you will ever come across. The plot traces Hotaru Takegawa, who met a strange man in the forest when she was six. But now, she learns that the masked man was not a human. As love brews between the two, Hotaru finds out that Gin will be lost if she touches him. Thus, we place To The Forest Of Firefly Lights at the sixth spot of this list of movies like Your Name.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.4/10
7. 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007)
5 Centimeters Per Second is an hour-long saga of friendships and bonding. The story revolves around two best friends Takaki and Akira. But Akira has to shift to a new town because of her father’s new job. The two face many troubles in the face of distance. Watch how these two manage to keep their special bond even while miles apart.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 7.7/10
8. Wolf Children (2012)
As the name suggests, Wold Children is a story about the children of a werewolf. Hana was madly in love with a shapeshifting werewolf in her young days. But after their marriage, the husband dies in a road accident. Now, Hana must raise a son and a daughter who show all the traits of being werewolves. Moreover, she lacks the knowledge of nurturing young wolves. So, how will she manage all this alone? Watch the film to find out yourself.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.6/10
9. Grave of The Fireflies (1988)
The 1988 classic Japanese anime film Grave of the Fireflies is a strong contender in the list of the movies like Your Name. Set in the countryside of a small Japanese town, GoFF deals with the aftermaths of the airstrikes of a war. A six-year-old Seita and her brother Setsuko must survive in a broken world after losing their parents. Studio Ghibli‘s one of the best productions ever, Grave of The Fireflies will surely be amongst your most heartbreaking watches.
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.5/10
10. A Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
This one is a beautiful story that deals with time travel with humor. A Girl Who Leapt Through Time introduces us to Makoto Konno, who gains the power to go back in time. In greed, she uses this ability to leak the exam papers to her past self. But things escalate quickly as she learns that time travel can cause many complications. Thus, watch Makoto as she struggles to bring things back to normal after all the chaos she creates.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.2/10
11. Whisper of The Heart (1995)
Another addition to the list of movies like Your Name is the 1995 classic Whisper of The Heart. The Studio Ghibli masterpiece is about the bonding of two strangers over their literary tastes. Bookworm Shizuku realizes that all the books she gets from the library were once owned by Seiji Amasawa. So, she is immediately attracted to the mysterious man over his book choices. Watch how Shizuku chases Seiji and how they bond through books.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.2/10
12. Patema Inverted (2013)
Anime Patema Inverted is a little different from the movies that we have listed so far. The plot of the anime film deals with the science fiction genre, but it’s pretty much like Your Name at its core. The titular character Patema and her friend Age are on a journey to find the reason behind the inversion of their world. On their journey, they encounter grave realities that bring them more closer. Patema Inverted is a beautiful story about finding love in the most bizarre situations.
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8/10
13. The Garden of Words (2013)
The last name in this list of movies like Your Name is The Garden of Words. The GoW is based around a beautiful coming-of-age story of a younger man falling for an older woman. Meet Takao, who works as a professional shoemaker. But his passion swiftly shifts from shoemaking to an older woman, Yukino. Watch how these two break the norm of society to prove that love does not abide by the boundaries of human-made stereotypes.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
MyAnimeList Rating: 8/10
Thus, with Garden of Words, we conclude our list of the 13 Anime Movies Like Your Name. Which one of these films do you plan to watch next? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section. Also, for more such listicles, The Anime Daily is your place.
