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2002·Animation·25m
6.8
★
It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
future
love
tragedy
mecha
text message
star crossed lovers
true love
anime
short film
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Cast

Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Noboru Terao (voice)
Chihiro Suzuki
Chihiro Suzuki
Sumi Mutoh
Sumi Mutoh

Crew

Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Writer
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Editor
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Director of Photography
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Producer
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Art Direction
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Storyboard Artist
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Animation
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Character Designer
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Animation Director
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Original Concept

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66 reviews
Guada Juarez
Guada Juarez
5.0★ · 03/13/26
Voices of a Distant Star
The manga by Mizu Sahara is so much better in my opinion.
The manga by Mizu Sahara is so much better in my opinion.
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aerish
aerish
5.0★ · 11/22/25
Voices of a Distant Star
i don't think he's good at makinh scifi, or is it just me
i don't think he's good at makinh scifi, or is it just me
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kay
kay
4.5★ · 06/14/25
Voices of a Distant Star
was recommended this in a criterion instagram comment section ages ago and forgot about it but here we are i guess…don’t know why i picked this as my first makoto shinkai feature but it was definitely interesting? the story and writing didn’t wow me but it was sweet. the visuals though… considering what i KNOW shinkai did after this it was definitely something! background work was wonderful but character design and the robots were definitely not greatfeel like i committed a hate crime by not watching the rest of his filmography first i just needed something short guys
was recommended this in a criterion instagram comment section ages ago and forgot about it but here we are i guess…don’t know why i picked this as my first makoto shinkai feature but it was definitely interesting? the story and writing didn’t wow me but it was sweet. the visuals though… considering what i KNOW shinkai did after this it was definitely something! background work was wonderful but character design and the robots were definitely not greatfeel like i committed a hate crime by not watching the rest of his filmography first i just needed something short guys
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summer
summer
6.0★ · 05/11/25
Voices of a Distant Star
18/100

probably the weakest work by shinkai. that doesn’t mean this is bad, per say. its just a bit boring and not really fleshed out.
18/100

probably the weakest work by shinkai. that doesn’t mean this is bad, per say. its just a bit boring and not really fleshed out.
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adam
adam
8.0★ · 02/05/25
Voices of a Distant Star
simple. isolating. emotional. simply what shinkai does best.

7/10
simple. isolating. emotional. simply what shinkai does best.

7/10
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