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Status Explanation

Great news for anyone looking to dive into “The Place Promised in Our Early Days” (also known as “Beyond the Clouds, The Promised Place”)! This beautiful film by Makoto Shinkai is a complete, standalone movie. You won’t find any sequels, prequels, or additional seasons, so you can enjoy the entire story from start to finish without worrying about cliffhangers.

Watch Order

While Makoto Shinkai’s films aren’t directly connected, meaning you can watch “The Place Promised in Our Early Days” anytime, some fans prefer to experience his works chronologically to appreciate his evolving directorial style. If you’re curious about his journey, here’s a potential viewing order:

  • She and Her Cat (1999)
  • Voices from a Distant Star (2002)
  • The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004)
  • 5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
  • Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
  • The Garden of Words (2013)
  • Your Name (2016)
  • Weathering with You (2019)
  • Suzume (2022)

Similar Animes

If you were captivated by the unique blend of sci-fi, drama, and heartfelt emotion in “The Place Promised in Our Early Days,” you might also enjoy these other anime:

  • More from Makoto Shinkai:

    • 5 Centimeters per Second: A poignant story exploring the distances that can grow between people over time.
    • Children Who Chase Lost Voices: A young girl embarks on a grand adventure into a mysterious, hidden world.
    • The Garden of Words: An intimate tale of an unlikely bond formed between a high school student and a young woman during rainy days.
  • Similar Emotional Depths and Styles:

    • A Silent Voice: A powerful narrative tackling themes of bullying, redemption, and the struggle for connection.
    • Violet Evergarden: Follow a former soldier as she becomes an “Auto Memory Doll” and learns about human emotion through writing letters.
    • I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: A deeply moving story about an unexpected friendship and facing life’s impermanence.
  • For Fans of Fantasy and Sci-Fi:

    • The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: A high school girl discovers the thrilling, yet complex, ability to travel through time.
    • Wolf Children: The unique story of a single mother raising her two half-human, half-wolf children.