49 Does "Your Name" live up to the hype? (Discussing Kimi no Na wa)

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: Does "Your Name" live up to the hype?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>Whether the movie <em>Your Name</em> <em>(Kimi no Na wa)</em> is as good as many people say it is</li> <li>The reception of <em>Your Name</em> (<em>Kimi no Na wa</em>) within Japan and abroad</li> <li>The basic plot of <em>Your Name </em>(<em>Kimi no Na wa</em>)</li> <li>Some potential problems with the plot of <em>Your Name</em> (<em>Kimi no Na wa</em>)</li> <li>The work of Makoto Shinkai</li> <li>Theories about what Mitsuha was going to write on Taki's hand</li> <li>Possible loopholes and some possible explanations</li> <li>Mitsuha's name and one possible explanation for its origin</li> <li>The Radwimps music and how Radwimps collaborated with Makoto Shinkai</li> <li>Whether we like <em>Your Name (Kimi no Na wa</em>)</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <p> </p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy <em>Japanese Plus Alpha</em>.</p> <p>And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> <strong>Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>To