Kimi No Na Wa. (Your Name.) Analysis | The Ties That Bind

[@xSTARRYxEYESx]

Within two minutes, I had my hand over my heart. FINALLY. Somebody gets it. You wouldn't believe how many haters haven't been able to notice any of these motifs. The red cord in particular is so crucial and so overlooked by Western audiences. I will recommend this video and reference it in my own analysis. Beautiful.

[@patrickkimessays]

Thank you so much for your kind comments, it means a lot to get feedback like this!

[@xSTARRYxEYESx]

No problem! I noticed you didn't have anything else up and would love to see more from you!

[@patrickkimessays]

Oh man I'd love to. It's tough because I'm currently in school, but I definitely have a few ideas bouncing around right now, for topics on and outside anime.

[@stonecat676]

The red cord though, and this movie's theme in general, is a well worn, easily recognized motif/imagery in literature and visual arts.

[@Menosaverus]

@@stonecat676 Oui. You are correct. I just feel that the love is not of the two and of musubi pulling the strings.(There is barely interaction between the two. They exchange a few sentences a day.They know each other's voices and their personality, but not together. It is an infatuation at best)

[@AnthonyKagegari]

The only part I concluded differently is the ending part. The reason they don’t remember each other is more to do with Japanese folklore and Musubi as well. Remember to leave the underworld you must give what is most important to you. Taki went back to the shrine and drank the kuchikamisake and took back the offering of half of Mitsuha’s soul. In doing so he had to offer up what was most important to him to leave the underworld. Taki’s memories of Mitsuha. The same applies to her. She fell in love with Taki before she died and to return to the world after Taki returned her soul to her she offered up what was most important to her. Mitsuha’s memories of Taki. If Taki had written his name on her hand it would of disappeared as well because of Musubi, but he wrote I love you instead, which in Japanese folklore is protected by Tsukiyomi and couldn’t be touched by Musubi. Their happy ending plays on the motif that even though the mind cannot remember, the heart always will. Which comes full circle in the idea that the red thread of fate will always connect people no matter the circumstances, time, or place. Other than that you perfectly incapsulated the ideas and themes of this movie. Thank you for sharing!

[@patrickkimessays]

Very cool insights, thanks for sharing!

[@saielkanekar5886]

@@patrickkimessays brother..wen will be ur next upload??

[@ninelie4274]

Can you provide readings on this? I would love to know more!

[@luxeternity]

This is like the perfect love story

[@elpiniki37]

Thank you so much! You articulated the thoughts that went through my head while watching this masterpiece. I am new to anime and Japanese folklore but still really spoke to me as the imagery of fate and threads resembled the Fates (moires) in ancient greek mythology, and the journey to the underworld was very relatable to the myth of Orpheus and Euridice…though Orpheus, impatient as he was, he couldn’t in the end make the requested sacrifice and save Euridice…Taki did ❤️

[@StandardKangaroo]

This is phenomenal work! Your editing and writing is amazing. I actually took a university class where we watched and discussed this movie, and the motif of circles were briefly mentioned. It always stuck with me, but we never got to talk about it super in-depth - your video essay scratched precisely that itch for me. I really hope you consider making more video essays, you have a great gift for them!

[@patrickkimessays]

That sounds like a super cool class! Thanks a lot though, and yes at some point I'll finish some of the things I've been working on, sigh...

[@StandardKangaroo]

@@patrickkimessays It was a Critical Analysis of Manga and Anime class - definitely one of the coolest electives I've ever taken LOL And aww - I totally get it though. I can imagine that these videos take a lot of work!

[@kayann3]

That seems to be a cool class huhu. Where is that university? Asia? USA?

[@StandardKangaroo]

@@kayann3 Canada! :)

[@kayann3]

I live in here in Southeast Asia, closer to Japan than Canada but we don't have classes like that 🙁 My love for anime started from watching television when I was a kid. ❤

[@tenka__]

You have a gift for storytelling, your interpretation and insight definitely adds more to the movie's narrative. Thank you and i hope you make more videos like this.

[@kevin15535]

@ꨓꨕ་ꨚꨝ་ꨆꨈ ꪒꪲꪐꪬ ???

[@machin8593]

At the end, I thought you would mention how their reunion is surrounded by red lines crossing each other, the barriers of the stairs are the same red as the ribbon ; there's a shot of the barrier cutting the screen in two, just like the scene when they meet at twilight. Then as he asks if they know each other, the red line of the barrier looks like when Mitsuha threw her ribbon to him, except now it's Taki reaching out to Mitsuha by asking the question, who are you/do I know you? Your analysis was excellent, I really appreciated the visual connexions you made between shots, and it was very instructive. I feel like I'll be getting better at noticing that kind of visual story-telling now that you've taught me everything!

[@patrickkimessays]

That's such a cool observation! I did not realize that at all, despite it seeming so deliberate now in hindsight. Even if I did notice it though, it probably wouldn't have helped my thesis since I argued the circles were the true connection motif, rather than the lines. Still love your thought though, thanks for sharing!

[@machin8593]

@@patrickkimessays Well, my favorite part of your analysis was how you explained the true meaning of lines, connexions, and how it morphs into this circle that is fate and life so... I think my own comment is a small detail compared to your thorough analysis! In any case, great work and thanks for your reply, it was really nice.

[@Danae78]

Omg such a great explanation!! It's way deeper than I thought. The movie is even more beautiful than I imaged. Well done.

[@patrickkimessays]

Thank you, it's exciting to hear feedback like that!

[@Danae78]

Patrick Kim Your work on mapping it all out, makes the compliments completely justified.

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

@@patrickkimessays hey why did you stop posting videos ? I say , just make videos on Your Name only , If you don't have other content . Or if you have shifted to another Chanel , just then let us know

[@matthwlin]

why is it that almost no one notices that the red thing mitsuha uses is supposed to represent the red thread of fate, meaning that no matter what, those to were fated to be with each other since the beginning

[@jamesmanger4392]

A fantastic video with many terrific points! I wish I had found this sooner!

[@patrickkimessays]

Thank you!

[@Reijosx]

Just want to say I cited the video in my analysis paper on Your name. (Hope that's okay) Analysis papers are rough for me and this helped a bunch.

[@patrickkimessays]

Wow, I'm floored that someone would cite the video in a paper, I hope it helped!

[@Haejinka]

What kind of class do you take that has an Anime analysis? Lol I'm curious

[@markkim1356]

@@Haejinka perhaps the person does japanese as a class.

[@arpitkumar4525]

@@Haejinka I am curious too. I want to take those classes!

[@evanwarthen1146]

@@patrickkimessays I am citing your video in my Essay as well.

[@sonlobo250]

This is deep. I have watched this masterpiece a countless of times without realizing these lines and circles pattern. You deserve more likes. Seems like the only people who notice the greatness of this vid are Your Name maniacs, me included.

[@dearlybelovedfleetingfiest1864]

I am happy that, finally, there are people who manage to go beyond just watching a movie. People who are able to grasp and analyze every single reference and symbol to Japanese culture. Anime are not just works to be seen, but instead they must be analyzed to grasp their meanings, to open our mindswith new cultures and make us better person . With this video you managed to do it great. Thanks: just this. Sorry for my bad English.

[@Cristinavpsss]

I am three years late to seeing this, but I just want you to know that this video as a whole is astounding and deserves a lot more credit. This is also helping me a lot in my Intro to Film Studies project :) thank you so much and I hope to see more of these from you someday when you have the time, you're genuinely so talented

[@RealAadilFarooqui]

same as me, I also watched it three years after it's release in December I guess, and regretting why I didn't knew about this movie as soon as it was released, though I am do a lot of movie reviews so I get over movies so fast, but even thinking about this movie gives me goosebumps, and I am still not over this movie

[@ForAnAngel]

Congratulations. Your video made me cry as much as the movie.

[@aaronmolo2595]

Do you plan on making more videos? You have great, quality writer. Why is this the only video on your channel?

[@patrickkimessays]

Thank you! Unfortunately it's so difficult to make this anything more than just a hobby, being in school all year. I absolutely have a lot of ideas I'd love to write about, but there is no way right now that I could set a schedule for completing scripts and editing videos. I love doing it though, so there are definitely plans for other, separate video essays.

[@arinolagranola6488]

Patrick Kim we hope u come back to make more videos 😊❤️ thank you.

[@kurisuchiinu1206]

That was a deep review. At first I was having a hard time understanding the story itself (especially with the time travel and TakixMitsuha meet up). The cord. The lines everywhere. The infinite circle. I didn't realize the meaning of each not until you gave your POV. I really need to understand more of this symbolism as I am a creator as well. Please do review other movies. :) Keep this up!

[@agotnamato1218]

Look at it this way, everything that happens in the movie was because of a god trying to save either the Miyamizu family or the Itomori townspeople. There won't be a your name story if the date didn't happen.

[@agotnamato1218]

Funny is a lot of people fail to realize that there's a god at play in the story.

[@gayathryrajeev7606]

This movie was touching and unbelievably beautiful. Your video brought back those very same feelings, I think because you present such an intimate understanding of it. Thank you for this work.

[@annisasabrina8259]

This review is so well made and I see you put a lot of thoughts and insights into this. You deserve all those praises!

[@mlearts]

you really dropped this singular amazing analysis and disappeared huh 😭

[@emilytheginger3693]

This was beautifully written and very insightful. I loved this movie so much, and this just adds more depth to each aspect of the film. Thanks for making this!

[@kami-3353]

THIS IS TOO GOOD! How has this not blown up. its amazing goosebumps all over my body. never realised this at all. i love this!

[@constantgaw2422]

Wonderful analysis. Thanks for making this and sharing your insight. Not sure if you intend on making more videos, but given the level of quality in this first piece, I think you can build an audience. Cheers!

[@TshimxMuaj]

This particular Anime changed my whole view of Life and about Life and Makoto Shinkai’s other works like Weathering With You, and The Garden Of Words and different other anime’s but with your explanation about the deep meanings behind the things they showed in Your Name it changed my view even more and impacted my life even more, there so much more I want to say how it changed my view of life and impacted me but people probably won’t read them until the end so I’ll stop here.

[@voltgaming2213]

Tshim Muaj me too

[@sunium]

Easily the best analysis I've seen of Your Name. Thank you for making this!

[@sagarchogale2809]

This is best analysis I have seen till now about your name. I can proudly say this is kind analysis I'm expecting... Excellent job man!!!

[@oscarr_1455]

I really hope you return and upload again soon I loved this video!

[@addymac6145]

The fact that this is the ONLY thing he’s posted makes me so sad

[@justintran2480]

Loved this! What a concisely made and thorough video. I was very surprised to see this be the first video you uploaded. Looking forward to hopefully seeing more content from you!

[@BaghdadieDave]

You really have a talent man! You should really make more, even after all these years.

[@Haejinka]

This movie was too great that this had the most interpretations. Although they were different, they still made sense. I'm on a YT journey of watching Your Name analysis and thus I can say so.

[@grischu8277]

What a video to be posted as your first on this channel. I did always wonder why there has to be a point in the title. Especially the circle in the original Japanese title. And this video flashes out these ideas about the meaning of just a circle. I can't quite describe how amazing this video is. With thoughts, I did never really have but make a whole lot of sense when spelt out loud. Just amazing. Ps. Interestingly, this popped up in my recommendations a day or two ago but it's already 2 years old. A shame it didn't gather the attention it deserves.

[@onion7790]

This essay made me cry.

[@ayadoesart5866]

HOW IS THIS VIDEO SO……UNDERRATED!!!!!! you’re incredible! i didn’t even realise the whole line metaphor aside from the red cord.

[@User01-k5]

Your Analisys is beautifull!! Thank you! 💕

[@tsurui7089]

Thank you so much for making this amazing video. That just makes the movie a whole more beautiful than it already is :)

[@LindaThao]

I love watching these types of videos and this was well done! Please make more of these, definitely pushing my notifications for this channel. 💖🙏🏼

[@elajetigan3751]

This analysis deserve more!

[@patrickkimessays]

Thank you very much! :)

[@avinashvaidyanathan6971]

This is so wonderful, I really have no words. I am trying to write a Fanfiction because as a writer I feel that there is so much potential that is yet to be explored. The lives and patterns in the protagonist's lives have a lot more to show and even in the lives of their near ones, perception is something that can be used to structure the narrative and I AM OBSESSED WITH KIMI NO NA WA. The patterns and symbolic meaning of these "moments" and the philosophy behind them are somewhat painful and peaceful at the same time. The significance of these shapes and how they affect the timeline is really wonderful. In some ways, this movie is a test of how much philosophy and beauty one can understand. Some people have taken this movie way to casually, skipping all the culture, deeper meanings and signs that are sprayed throughout the movie, this is what basically makes the movie If you notice there is some exceptional storytelling that uses silence to tell a lot of the story that is present, the highlighted parts of each frame is only the tip of the iceberg. But there are many that have understood this film, they may not like it but they have understood. This makes the film pretty much impossible to hate, the joy of finding these hidden drops of wisdom and foreshadowing is sublime, it doesn't matter what each one believes in but at least you will be proud that you were able to read in between the lines and the warmth that hits your heart when you realize is of magnitude that is off the charts. It's basically a two-hour-long audio-visual poem and boy is it one of the greatest pieces of cinematography this world has ever witnessed. Shinkai is an absolute legend, I look up to him now. Thank for reading this abnormally long comment, but this movie means a lot more to me than to most people that I have met. Wonderful work thanks again.

[@voltgaming2213]

Goodluck bhai

[@tomatoe6341]

Juusttt an small town girl--- LIVING IN A LONLEY WORLLDD , Who took the *_midnight_* train going anywhereee... Just city boy, BORN IN RAISED IN TOKYOooooOOO, Who took the *_midnight_* train going ANYYYYYYYYYYYWHEEEEEEEEEEEEEREE REe e e.,..

[@isaaps]

This video is truly amazing!

[@EloFN]

One of my favourite vids on youtube

[@Skyehoppers]

Oh wow hey this was *excellent*. What a treat to find a video essay like this from such a small channel and so long ago! Was definitely ahead of its time and I've subscribed for if you come back to make more. I'm working on my own video about the movie and am looking around for what's already been said, and you really nailed a lot of ideas that nobody has brought up since on this platform. You have a knack for connecting visual metaphors that really deepened my understanding of the film. Great work :)

[@Bornz0r1337]

Thank you for this video analysis.

[@xy6830]

I just watched the movie and your analysis, both are tremendously awestrucking but I have a doubt, since there is a gap of three years between both mitsuha and taki's lives does this mean that when the two meet in the end they are in an age gap of 3 years ?

[@rutujakarawade6549]

Yes they are three years apart with mitsuha being 25 and taki being 22

[@voltgaming2213]

XY Z yes but does age matter

[@Irystocrat1134]

Underrated

[@TerrixZMusic]

3:11 That face... make my heart broke everytime :((

[@RealAadilFarooqui]

Dude don't give me goosebumps again man

[@jaeger7243]

How is this the only analysis you posted

[@rajatsubhraroy5883]

Great analysis man. Kudos ❤️👍

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

I also say that. But this Chanel is shut down. If you ever find another Chanel of the creator please let me know.

[@averagetatakaeenjoyer7851]

@@swarnarupbhunia6965 there is his second channel dude

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

@@averagetatakaeenjoyer7851 can you tell me the channel name ??

[@IntensePeppers]

Art about art. Cyclical ;)

[@bobbyvinsmoke3041]

What a goood analysis thank you

[@iputuarjun8810]

this video is just chef kiss*

[@sandranieves1879]

amazingly explained.

[@adityawfitrianto419]

| hope the story continue in 2022...

[@ItachiUchiha-bv2vk]

Your words win my heart nothing more nothing less just a beautiful view

[@swaqqyy]

How does this man only have 254 subs

[@clementwh634]

This is an absolutely gorgeous video. I wrote about Your Name for my Masters course on accelerating modernity and capitalism, and your video was a great help! Please keep doing these videos! (and I would love one on Shinkai's Weathering with You!)

[@Kate-gi7ly]

I love this movie It’s so emotional and beautiful I even love it more now that I understand it 😭❤️❤️

[@michaelnguyen6891]

I thought this was just a great anime to rewatch, you convinced me it’s a masterpiece

[@AnthonyMerryman]

Well done, thank you for putting into words so many things I was feeling but could not express.

[@oxeye8891]

Holy hell you're crazy good at this! I love every aspect of this video... wow! Please keep it up

[@JimmyS167]

I'm speechless. I never realized how many layers of symbolism this movie had. This is an incredible analysis and it's been honestly one of the coolest things I've watched! You have a real talent for analysis, I'd love to see more videos from you!

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

Does he not know how to read comments?

[@anzhoux]

A masterpiece of analytical writing. However, I'm not sure the climax view is worth 15,000 lives if the tragedy is avoidable. In the movie, Taki saved the town. In reality, which the movie is based on, 15,000 people will never return to their lives again. That's why that climax view, to me, can never be beautiful. In fact, it is a tragedy that can never be forgotten. It is that climax view that needs to be removed from an ordinary day. So this movie could be based on something else better.

[@saielkanekar5886]

He jus uploaded a perfect video...nd im still waiting fr a Year fr his next video....damn..Bro come on

[@sleepybraincells]

Could you do more anime movie analysis pls. This one is really good. :)

[@benjdraws9594]

This is a beautiful video essay, thank you! You have such a skill for this

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

It's the policy of KZbin - you can give only one like. Or else I'd keep pressing the like button until my hands shattered.😭

[@UtilityHarvest]

Im positive this is the best movie ive ever seen

[@nikik9046]

2 min into your video. I just fell in love with your analysis. Thank you so much.

[@birdboys1877]

How the fuck did this guy drop such an incredible video and then just fucking dip? I want more!!

[@mewtwaila]

A fantastic video! I started crying, this is the best analysis of this movie I've ever seen ❤️❤️❤️

[@Flair2Play]

wow

[@sagarchogale2809]

I would love to watch your analysis on ongoing series "mushoku tensai".

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

Why is there no video in this Chanel? Does he have another Chanel? He must share his analysis. His thoughts are valuable.

[@Intrinsickinitro]

I just realised how less I understood the movie. The fact that most of the people havent watched this video yet is just painful

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

Good KZbin channels doesn't grow.

[@khoi_0918]

This is so beautiful, this is a sedimental film for me because this was the film me and my boyfriend watched when I confessed

[@Animersive]

This is the best video of Kimi No Na Wa that I have seen, without any doubts. The movie is a massive masterpiece, and you completed the whole complete level of what a masterpiece trully means after this video ended. Thank you for such a great and professional analysis on my favorite movie. This is trully... a breathtaking video experience! :D

[@auespaa]

make more videos please, well, only if you want obviously 🥺

[@rvco2825]

This fucking so deep and so true bruh! Hats off!

[@anindyaishraq]

What a great video dude! Keep it up

[@pradeeproy2810]

*Whenever i Get Sad I paly This Videos*

[@ashleyez2022]

How do you only have one review? This was amazing! You really analysed this down to the T, I didnt pick up and so many things you mentioned.

[@arikakku664]

Imagine yourself in the theater watching "Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa.)" while the band and orchestra are playing the film scores live... Here is a URL for the "Kimi no Na wa. (Your Name.) Orchestra Concert," performing "Sparkle." The concert was held at the Tokyo International Forum in December 2017 for two nights. 5,000 seats were completely sold out for each night. Live performance by the original film score performers, RADWIMPS and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied the entire movie "Your Name." projected on a huge screen behind them. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmSndHSqgdFlj8k

[@jackysbin3860]

mannn this shi was beautiful make more

[@plasticcars8489]

Ill subscribe just in case you want to make any more videos. You are an amazing video essayist!

[@RedRaikou]

Who got goosebumps once again?

[@fayes.3538]

I hope you create more videos similar to this. Very spot-on analysis!

[@shenyen]

So many good things, and also so distracted that you repeatedly use the term kanji 漢字 for the messages they leave other. That's incomplete and inaccurate. Kanji is only 1/3 of writing Japanese, the part developed after contact with China. They use a combination of kanji, hiragana, and katakana. It would be more comprehensive and accurate if you said the notes they write to each other or... something else. Thanks!

[@patrickkimessays]

Point well taken. Thanks for the feedback!

[@gingfreecss3808]

Why does this channel only have one video? Great first video by the way!! :D Have a great day! God Bless! Stay strong, stay safe and take care of yourselves! Wishing everyone the best! Jesus loves you! May the Holy Spirit guide you! 😇 💗🕊

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

I also say that. But this Chanel is shut down. If you ever find another Chanel of the creator please let me know.

[@swarnarupbhunia6965]

Why don't you make more videos?

[@rats4739]

During the film I thought, is this kill la kill?

[@Devine_Dandelion]

I got goosebumps and got all teary by the end of the video, and every video I've watched about this masterpiece of a movie. Needless to say that I cried by the end of the film itself. It's a shame how blissfully ignorant I was towards anime as a medium until recently. I hated it for so long for no good reason, but after I decided to watch this movie due to a personal incident/event, I was just speechless... It is so beautiful and is undoubtedly among the films that have influenced me the most.

[@mediaanatomize]

Time to analyze Weathering With You.

[@SachaCubesLatino]

Itomori = forest thread

[@Kelly-ps7oi]

Are you telling me I've gone 5 years without seeing this review? This is one of my favourite movies but I have never noticed this at all. Such a beautiful breakdown, I literally had to step back to realize how genius this is. Amazing, thank you so much for making this.

[@kshitizkumartirkey4840]

This has to be the most accurate video essay/analysis of Kimi No Nawa I have ever seen. Don't know why you didn't uploaded any more videos but I hope you are well and fine

[@CT5236]

I wanted to add an interpretation of the film myself all of the actions and adventure they had, will eventually feel like a dream (like Mitsuha's grandma said),which interpret our youthful lives, 90% of us will forget that when we grow up, The connection won't get lost, but we forgot with whom we enjoyed it with It's a sad feeling when you dont know who is it with, but when that connection is meant to be together again, tears of sadness becomes tears of joy

[@O-san4]

A few seconds in and I already feel like this was a very well made video Edit: I also love that soothing voice

[@AmitKumar-yn4iu]

Why only one video on this channel?

[@jiongliangfoo]

Nice video. Great job!

[@ninovaldez3107]

7:15 what is the place called?