5 Centimeters per Second (Yukiko Seike)
In short
5 Centimeters per Second is a manga adaptation by Yukiko Seike of Makoto Shinkai's award-winning film of the same name. Published in English by Vertical in 2023, it tells a romance set in school life, about love that feels both timeless and fleeting. Readers get a more intimate take on the original story.
- Author
- Yukiko Seike
- First published
- 2023
- Publisher
- Vertical, Incorporated
- Pages
- 468
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781647293253
- Genres
- Manga & Comics, Fiction
About the book
Based on the Multiple Award Winning Film
Remember a time before cell phones could be found in every pocket? Or when even accessing the world wide web was something only readily available in a library? Back then letters still filled up postboxes and moments just felt so much more precious when captured on Polaroid film. Now life seems to move at the speed of light. Our memories are captured and shared with the world on social media platforms. And love, which is already capricious, can feel like it is moving at terminal velocity.
In Makoto Shinkai’s defining work, the internationally renowned director and animator unfolds a love story that is as timeless as it is fleeting. Yukiko Seike’s rendition of this modern classic adds a new level of emotion and intimacy that is unique to its source material.
Who it's for
Readers who enjoy romance, school-life stories, or the original film are likely to find this a good fit. It also suits anyone curious about how a film story is retold in manga form.
Key themes
- Lost love
- Growing up
- Distance and time
- Memory and nostalgia
- Life before smartphones
Questions about 5 Centimeters per Second (Yukiko Seike)
What is 5 Centimeters per Second about?
It is a romance told in manga form, adapted from Makoto Shinkai's film. The story follows a love that the book's description calls both timeless and fleeting, and it looks back at a time when letters and Polaroids mattered more.
Who wrote 5 Centimeters per Second?
The original film is by Makoto Shinkai. Yukiko Seike wrote the manga adaptation, which the book lists as a separate author credit.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second worth reading?
It depends on your taste. If you enjoy romance, school-life stories, or Shinkai's film, you are likely to get a lot out of this adaptation.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second suitable for teens?
The book is listed under school life and romance, but I cannot confirm an official age rating. Check the publisher's page or recent reader reviews to judge the content for younger readers.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second available in English?
Yes. The English edition is published by Vertical, and the book was first published in 2023.
