Rural schoolgirl Mitsuha and city kid Taki awaken to discover that they’ve switched bodies. The total strangers struggle to navigate each other’s lives, walking tightropes of intimacy and distance. But when they finally resolve to meet, the true nature of their connection threatens to seal their fate.

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Video Quality

Your Name debuts on 4K UHD Blu-Ray with a gorgeous 2160p HDR10 transfer courtesy of GKIDS and Shout! Studios. The film has been given a 4K uptick after being released on Blu-Ray for the first time in 2017 courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. That release was pretty incredible in its own right, but this update brings a refined level of brilliance and complexity to the source.

The primary benefit of this release is the utilization of HDR10 for deeper and more balanced color output. While the picture might not assault your eyes with every frame, the transfer aims to unlock a broader spectrum of hues within these visually lush locales. Everything seems to be in line with the creative intention, as the film has a slightly more reserved rendering of the urban spaces that Taki dwells in as compared to the broad color spectrum in the country where Mitsuha resides. This new 4K UHD release also eradicates some of the minor banding that could be found in some backgrounds of the Blu-Ray. The black levels are deep, and the highlights are sturdy with no hint of blooming.

With this release, you also have a subtle refinement in fine detail. The dedication to rendering these complex landscapes with such precision is truly admirable. The subtle flourishes that are added to each locale are quite astounding and somewhat of a hallmark of Makoto Shinkai. The intrinsic textures of the character designs are similarly impressive and bring valuable tactility to the project. The artwork will have you transfixed by its innate beauty. While the Blu-Ray is no slouch, we can certainly appreciate the areas of improvement with this new release. This 4K presentation is now the preferred way to view the film at home.

Audio Quality

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray presentation includes a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track in its original Japanese and with an English dub with optional English, English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles. One of our favorite aspects of watching the film is the score from Radwimps, and every note flows out with the highest fidelity. Dialogue comes through clearly without being overshadowed by the assemblage of environmental sounds. There is a notable amount of sonic detail in the surround channels as the characters through the city or when weather comes into play. There are some exciting panning effects in the rear channels that add an immersive quality to the story. The track deploys some memorable activity in the low end as we barrel towards the finale. The English-language cast does a fine job, but be sure to stick with the original Japanese language for maximum enjoyment. This audio presentation delivers on all fronts.

Special Features

GKIDS has provided Your Name with a sleek new SteelBook that is truly lovely in person. Videos of the SteelBook can be found at the beginning of this review.

Special TV Program: A 23-minute special commemorating the release of the film including conversations with the cast and creative team that give insights into the production process, the work of Makoto Shinkai, and more.

Interview with Makoto Shinkai: A 26-minute interview with the filmmaker in which he discusses his early entries into filmmaking, developing the ideas for the film, inspirations for certain moments, the reach of his work worldwide, the themes of the film, and more.

Behind the Scenes of Your Name: A 69-minute panel in which Makoto Shinkai dives deep into the creation of the film, the themes, and more.

Makoto Shinkai Filmography: A series of text screens that guide you through this filmography.

Textless Opening Credits (1:49)

Teasers & Trailers

- Teaser #1 (1:04)

- Teaser #2 (0:32)

- Teaser #3 (0:32)

- Trailer #1 (1:32)

- Trailer #2 (1:32)

- English Trailer (1:35)

Final Thoughts

Your Name is a tremendous effort from Makoto Shinkai, as he weaves together various elements from his filmography to craft a stirring tale of connection that layers in deeper thematic issues to reinforce the impact. The characters are quite endearing, and the strong vocal performances aid in keeping you invested in this mysterious circumstances they find themselves in. The animation is impossibly beautiful as you observe the wonders of rural environments as well as bustling urban centers. It is a major work in the anime field, and it hits just as hard now as it did a decade ago. GKIDS and Shout! Studios have delivered a top-tier 4K UHD Blu-Ray disc and a welcome array of special features in fetching SteelBook packaging. This is well worth a place in your collection. Highly Recommended

Your Name is currently available to own on 4K UHD Blu-Ray SteelBook.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: GKIDS and Shout! Studios have supplied a copy of this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.