Your Name [Blu-ray]

DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:

I was able to see this in theaters during its limited run in North America. I was blown away by the artistry displayed in this animated film. I heard the hype before seeing it and it met those expectations, which not many films can do. Makoto Shinkai, the director, has been a favorite of mine for a little while now and many are calling him the next Miyazaki. While I am not a fan of those comparisons, I can say that Skinkai’s style is very entertaining to watch and absorb. His use of light and hyper detailed backgrounds really suck you into his films. He tends to lean in to young characters who are in some sort of long distance relationship and Your Name is no different. The two main characters are a joy to watch because they come from opposite sides of Japanese society, but both are tied together by the events of a strange meteor that passes Earth every few hundred years…There is much more to be said about the story, but talking more about it would give away key details that I believe would be better off not being spoiled. And before I wrap this up, I would like to say that the music for this film is superb. I find myself often listening to a few key tracks whenever I get a chance.

If you have a friend or family member that has little to no anime experience, I would show him/her this film. Anime is so broad and diverse that it can be hard to give good suggestions to new watchers, but I believe Your Name is a perfect introduction.

I can’t say enough about this movie. I was lucky enough to catch it in a limited theater release here in the states, and it completely blew me away… not just me, but everyone in the theater. This was the only time in my life when the movie ended, the lights came up, and we all just sat there in silence. Nobody could speak or move or it would break the spell; it was like we all needed to be there to decompress together before venturing back out into reality. Since then I have anxiously waited for the DVD to be available here so I can show it to everyone I know, because I feel like this is the kind of movie everyone can enjoy and everyone should see. Even if you’re not big into anime or animated movies in general, although you will appreciate it even more if you are. The animation is beautiful, but it’s the story… it takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, grips hold of you hard and doesn’t let go. The range of emotions I experienced while watching this was just astounding and unexpected.-Candyce Eskew

DVD Wholesale Main Features:

Actors: Michael Sinterniklaas, Stephanie Sheh, Laura Post
Directors: Makoto Shinkai
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: Japanese (Dolby Digital 5.1), Japanese (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A/1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1BD+1DVD
Rated: PG-Parental Guidance Suggested
Studio: Funimation
DVD Release Date: November 7, 2017
Run Time: 214 minutes
ASIN: B074R4KSTM