《你的名字》在中国大热
Why is Japanese anime getting big in China?
Japanese anime film Your Name has already been a huge success in its own country. And now it has become the country's most successful film yet at the Chinese box office.
日本动画电影《你的名字》已经在本土取得了巨大成功.如今它已成为中国电影票房史上最成功的日本电影.
Despite the lack of big-name Hollywood stars or expensive stunts, it has taken nearly $78m since its debut in early December.
尽管没有好莱坞大牌明星或昂贵特技,但是该片自12月初上映以来已经收获了近7800万美元的票房.
So why is it doing so well? The BBC's Ashleigh Nghiem takes a look.
那么,为什么它的表现如此出色呢？英国广播公司的阿什莉•纳姆将带您一探究竟.
It's appealing to Chinese looking for escapism
该片能够吸引有逃避现实想法的中国人
Written and directed by 43-year-old Makoto Shinkai, Your Name is a love story about two teenagers who swap bodies.
《你的名字》是关于两个互换身体的青少年之间的爱情故事,43岁的新海诚担任该片编剧和导演.
The dreamy drama about missed connections involving young star-crossed lovers has captured the imagination of Chinese audiences.
这部梦幻般的电影讲述了一对不幸的年轻情侣屡次错过的恋情,激发了中国观众的想象力.
For evidence, look no further than the reviews on the Chinese film rating site, maoyan.com - where reviews have averaged 9.3 out of 10.
看看中国电影评分网站猫眼网的评论,这就是证据.《你的名字》的平均评分为9.3,满分10分.
"The film was beautiful beyond words and every shot was like a painting," one cinema goer Taylor wrote.
"这部电影美到无法用语言形容,每一个镜头都像一幅画."电影观众泰勒写道.
But it is perhaps the element of fantasy that appeals to young Chinese looking for a little escapism.
而也许正是这些梦幻元素吸引了想要逃避现实的中国年轻人.
"Watching this film made me miss the springtime of my youth and that really touched me," said one fan.
一位粉丝说："看这部电影让我怀念起自己的成长岁月,这真的让我很感动."
Timing is everything
时机决定一切
Film experts believe Your Name has struck a chord with young Chinese at just the right time.
