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Your Name by Makoto Shinkai
5.0

Your Name as a light novel is a must read. The story holds a special place in my heart. There's something about the battle to continue to live in a world of unknowns that resonates deeply with me.

For those unfamiliar with Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa), it is a fantasy romance story. The light novel, while published before the movie's release, was written after movie production started. They complement each other so I highly recommend watching and reading, in whatever order you prefer.

There are so many topics covered so I'll give you a rundown of some that'll hopefully convince you to give this book a shot.

- Male and Female Protagonist
- Tokyo and Rural Japan Setting
- Shintoism
- High School / Slice of Life
- Linguistics (Japanese)
- Folk Art and Storytelling
- Festivals
- Food and Alcohol
- Female to Female Attraction
- Male Femininity
- Journaling