'5 Centimeters per Second' live action teaser is brimming with nostalgia

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Makoto Shinkai's "5 Centimeters per Second" is getting a live action adaptation!

On Friday, TOHO unveiled the first teaser, introducing the main character, Takaki Tono, played by Haruto Ueda. It shows glimpses of Takaki's life growing up, along with hints of Akari Shinohara, played by Noa Shiroyama.

The clips feature stunning scenery of Japan, from cityscapes to fields and seas. The trailer also features the melody of the original anime's soundtrack, "Omoide wa Toku ni Hibi" by Tenmon.

"5 Centimeters per Second" is a 2007 animated film that follows Takaki Tono as he navigates life and love, and his complex relationship with Akari Shinohara.

Shinkai is known for other popular animated films such as "Your Name," "Weathering With You," and "Suzume." —JCB, GMA Integrated News