君の名は。
"Separated by distance, connected by fate."
Your Name. - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Mitsuha's literature teacher at her high school is Yukari Yukino, the female protagonist from Makoto Shinkai's 2013 film, "The Garden of Words".
This is a direct and poignant cameo that connects the two films within a shared universe. For viewers of "The Garden of Words", it provides a glimpse into Yukino's life after the events of that film, showing that she returned to her hometown as she had planned.
The restaurant where Taki works part-time is named "Il Giardino Delle Parole".
This is the Italian translation for "The Garden of Words", another clear reference to Makoto Shinkai's earlier work. This Easter egg further solidifies the connection between his films.
Takao Akizuki, the male protagonist from "The Garden of Words", makes a very brief, silent cameo.
This is a much more subtle Easter egg than Yukari's appearance. He can be seen in the crowd on a bridge during one of the final scenes in Tokyo as Taki and Mitsuha are searching for each other. This detail was confirmed by director Makoto Shinkai.
The protagonists of "Your Name.", Taki and Mitsuha, both make brief cameo appearances in Shinkai's subsequent film, "Weathering with You" (2019).
This continues the tradition of creating a shared universe among Shinkai's works. It provides a satisfying glimpse for fans, showing Taki and Mitsuha in their lives after the events of their own film.