--- product_id: 142765591 title: "5 Centimeters per Second Kindle & comiXology" brand: "makoto shinkai" price: "NT$778" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/142765591-5-centimeters-per-second-kindle-and-comixology store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # 5 Centimeters per Second Kindle & comiXology **Brand:** makoto shinkai **Price:** NT$778 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 5 Centimeters per Second Kindle & comiXology by makoto shinkai - **How much does it cost?** NT$778 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/142765591-5-centimeters-per-second-kindle-and-comixology) ## Best For - makoto shinkai enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted makoto shinkai brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![5 Centimeters per Second Kindle & comiXology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PLrI5FS-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Second chances are rare. Take them when they come along. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017* This story's massage was a little hard to decode the first time I read it, but after thinking about it for a long while, I realize how good it is. Yes, it's heartbreaking, and not in the same way many romance Manga are. It leaves one with a deep hollow in their chest, contemplating their own decisons in life. After reading it again, the message is painfully clear: there are rarely second chances in life. Letting go of love and moving forward is sometimes the hardest thing to do. I like that the Manga ended differently than the film; the ending to the Manga is much more hopeful, and gives the reader a push toward taking risks and aiming for their own happiness. Certainly a good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Poignant Manga Story of Growing Up and Romantic Longing *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015* *5 Centimeters per Second* is a manga that is based on a popular Japanese animated film. It also surprised me because I did not expect to enjoy it, and indeed devour it, at such a fast pace as I did. It is a bit melancholy and somber, but ultimately happy. Normally, such things don't appeal to me. I like happier fare, but this was just so well done that I couldn't help but like it.The story is about a boy and girl named Tōno Takaki and Shinohara Akari, who meet in elementary school and very quickly develop a friendship which grows, even at such a young age, into a very tender love. Unfortunately, Akari must eventually move away so her father can assume a new job in a different city. Devestated, the two young people vow to write to each other and never forget each other. Sadly, as is often the case in life, this isn't to be.They try to keep in touch for a while, but slowly just drift apart from each other. They are both bothered by this, but can't seem to take the initiative to write to each other. They deeply want to reach out to each other, but can't muster the courage to do so. Or the courage to move on.The story focuses much more on Takaki than Akari. We only see a few snippets of her once they lose touch with each other. They do show us that she is the far stronger of the two. She can move past the hurt and circumstances in a way that he can not. Then again, this is just my interpretation, but both of them seem to react to the situation based upon the cultural expectations of Japanese society.This story is set several years ago, at a time when cell phones and computers were not nearly as ubiquitous as they are now. The characters can lose track of each other much more easily as they do not have social media to help them keep constantly in touch with each other. It is a time that does have a simplicity that require the extra effort and care to keep in touch. We have lost that today, perhaps.So why would I read and love such a melancholy graphic novel? Because of the story, the characterization, and the artwork. The art is gorgeous, with each character drawn well. The story draws you in. Though Takaki and Akari are the main characters, we see them, well, in the case of Takaki, through the eyes of other people. It helps us to capture a sense of the pain and the progress of these two young people when you see their interactions with others.One reason I did like the end is that it was open for interpretation, but there is a good chance that, in the end, not just Akari, but also Takaki, ended up happy with other people. Whether this is the case with Takaki is up to the reader to decide, I suppose.This is perhaps one of the most beautiful, poignant, and meaningful mangas (or stories of any genre) I have read in a long time.Highly Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thought provoking and unexpectedly sentimental. *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018* Disclaimer: I love “slice of life” type films and stories about the everyday Joe/Jane discovering something about himself/herself.If this is your thing, you’ll love this manga. At first glance, it seems like another sappy graphic novel for the teenager, but as you read it, you’re filled with a sense of longing for days of the past—before cell phones, when friendships were simpler and time flew by slowly.I’ve included one page towards the latter half of the thick, novel-like manga that sort of shows how reflective the language can be and how you sort of grow up with the main character Tohno as he discovers parts of himself. Maybe, in all this, you’re able to reflect and rediscover a part of yourself too.Highly recommend this read if you’ve the time, as it is a heftier manga. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/142765591-5-centimeters-per-second-kindle-and-comixology](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/142765591-5-centimeters-per-second-kindle-and-comixology) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*