In a small Japanese village, a young man named Taki lives a normal life as a high school student in Tokyo, while Mitsuha, a girl living in a rural area, dreams of escaping her monotonous day-to-day life in her village. One day, something strange happens: they begin to swap bodies for no apparent reason. While Taki discovers the simple life of Mitsuha, she explores the wonders and dizzying pace of the city. At first, it seems like a fun experiment, with each leaving messages and asking favors from the other, but soon they realize that their connection goes deeper than they could have ever imagined.
As the days pass and the exchanges become more frequent, the two teenagers begin to develop a profound emotional bond. However, there’s a shocking twist: a tragic event threatens to separate them forever. In his quest to find her, Taki embarks on an extraordinary journey to the mountain where Mitsuha's village is located, only to uncover a heartbreaking revelation that will change their lives forever.
The story is filled with surprising twists, exploring themes like destiny, memory, and human connection. The dreamlike atmosphere and stunning animation complement a poignant narrative that leaves both Taki and Mitsuha yearning to find a way back to each other in a world that seems to work against them.