10 Years Later, Your Name Officially Returns With Big New Release

Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name is stilll one of the most celebrated anime films ever produced, and now the landmark romance is returning in a major way. As the movie approaches its 10th anniversary, fans in North America are getting a new opportunity to revisit the phenomenon that captivated audiences worldwide in 2016 and helped redefine anime’s global popularity.

A decade after Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana first crossed paths through an extraordinary supernatural connection, the film is receiving its first-ever 4K UHD home video release, according to @GKIDSfilms on X. The anniversary edition arrives this summer with upgraded visuals, collectible packaging, and an extensive collection of bonus content aimed at longtime fans and new viewers alike.

Your Name Gets the 10th Anniversary Release It Deserves

North American distributor GKIDS has officially announced a 10th Anniversary 4K UHD Steelbook edition of Your Name, marking the first time the film will be available in 4K format in the region. The release is scheduled for August 25, 2026 for $49.98 USD, and it includes a two-disc set packed with special features and collectible presentation, and can be pre-ordered on the GKIDS official website.

The steelbook itself features new artwork centered on protagonists Mitsuha and Taki. The exterior highlights the film’s signature contrast between brilliant twilight colors and star-filled skies, while interior artwork expands on the celestial imagery that became one of the movie’s defining visual trademarks. The package is designed to appeal to collectors as much as casual viewers.

Beyond the upgraded picture quality, the release includes both English and Japanese audio tracks alongside English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Fans will also receive a selection of bonus materials, including promotional programs, interviews with Shinkai, textless opening sequences, theatrical trailers, and a retrospective filmography covering the director’s career.

Why Your Name Still Matters 10 Years Later

Written and directed by Shinkai, Your Name tells the story of rural teenager Mitsuha and Tokyo student Taki, who mysteriously begin switching bodies after a comet passes near Earth. What begins as a humorous body-swap premise gradually evolves into an emotional tale of fate, memory, distance, and human connection that resonated with audiences around the globe.

The film’s success was historic. In Japan, Your Name earned more than 25.17 billion yen at the box office, equivalent to roughly $158 million based on current conversions. Internationally, the movie surpassed $405 million, making it not only Shinkai’s biggest hit but also one of the most successful anime films ever released worldwide.

Even after subsequent successes such as Suzume, which generated approximately $315 million globally, Your Name continues to stand at the top of Shinkai’s filmography. It remains the highest-grossing work of his career and ranks among the most successful domestic theatrical releases in Japanese cinema history. The new anniversary edition serves as a reminder of the film’s lasting cultural impact.

For many anime fans, Your Name was more than a box-office sensation. Its breathtaking animation, emotional storytelling, and universal themes helped introduce countless viewers to anime films beyond the works of Studio Ghibli. Ten years later, the arrival of a fully remastered 4K edition ensures that one of the medium’s defining modern classics can be experienced with greater visual fidelity than ever before.

Release Date August 26, 2016

Runtime 106 minutes

Director Makoto Shinkai

Writers Makoto Shinkai

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  Ryunosuke Kamiki (Taki Tachibana voice)

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  Mone Kamishiraishi (Mitsuha Miyamizu voice)