Funimation Sets U.S., Canada Theatrical Release Date For ‘Your Name’

Funimation Films has set a North American release date of April 7 for Makoto Shinkai’s blockbuster hit Your Name.

Recently surpassing the global total of Spirited Away to become the highest-grossing Japanese animated feature of all-time, Your Name be released in both English-language dub as well as the original Japanese-language with English subtitles. The Japanese rock band Radwimps, which provided the film’s songs, will re-record their songs in English for the dubbed version.

In the film, two high schoolers, Mitsuha and Taki, complete strangers living separate lives, suddenly switch bodies, a bizarre occurrence that continues to happen randomly, and leads them to want to meet each other.

“It’s truly a joy to be part of a film like Your Name that has surprised everyone’s expectations and quickly captivated the hearts and attention of audiences and films critics alike,” said Gen Fukunaga, founder and CEO of Funimation Entertainment. “I have always believed that a touching and beautifully told story can mesmerize mainstream audiences regardless of a film’s genre. Your Name is the perfect example of this and will be one that journalists will point to for years to come.”

Your Name is a key contender this awards season. It is currently nominated for two Annie Awards (best independent animated feature, best feature director) and won best animated feature from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. It is on the consideration list in the animated feature category of the Academy Awards.