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Tag Archives: 5 Centimeters Per Second

Articles on Makoto Shinkai’s classic 2007 three-act anime move on love and distance, 5 Centimeters Per Second.

February 13, 2024
13
Feb 2024

Sources On Ai Ai Gasa (Love Umbrella)

Nicholas A. Ferrell

I consult original English sources to get to the bottom of the meaning and history of Japan’s ai ai gasa (“love umbrella”).

March 6, 2023
6
Mar 2023

Dialogue: Dinosaur fight tier-lists

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Justin says that every boy had a dinosaur fight tier list. But does that include Justin?

May 2, 2022
2
May 2022

Takaki’s Memories in 5 Centimeters Per Second

Nicholas A. Ferrell

One of anime’s most beautiful scenes: Takaki’s distant everyday memories in 5 Centimeters Per Second.

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