Your Name. (2016)
Your Name. is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Your Name. has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese films never see. It's sitting at 8.5/10 on TMDB across 13,002 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 106-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 1h 46m on it?
1h 46m of Japanese animation with a romance streak, fine for the whole family. With 13,002 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.5/10 that holds up over 13,002 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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