. This version is a 4K Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) upscale encoded with the x265 (HEVC) codec by the release groups VALiS and EtHD. Technical Specifications The film was originally produced in
While standard Blu-rays are already stunning, the 4K UHD release is the definitive way to see Shinkai’s "hyperreal" style. The HDR grading expands the dynamic range of light sources, making the Tokyo cityscape and celestial events feel more immersive than ever.
The result is a "transformative" yet "thoughtful and controlled" HDR master that gives more dynamic range to the film's beautiful palette without compromising its original artistic intent. The audio is equally impressive. The release includes lossless Japanese and English audio tracks in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, ensuring that RADWIMPS' acclaimed, emotional soundtrack is heard in its full glory.
The film's plot takes a dramatic turn when the swaps stop as abruptly as they began. Taki, driven by a fading memory of a place he's never been, sets out to find Itomori, only to discover a devastating truth: the town was destroyed by the fragments of the comet Tiamet three years prior. The central twist—that Taki and Mitsuha are not just separated by distance, but by time itself—elevates Your Name from a charming romantic comedy to a poignant drama about loss, memory, and the desperate fight to change fate.
"VALiS" and "EtHD" are the groups credited with the encoding or distribution of this specific digital file. Purchasing Authentic 4K Editions Your.Name.2016.2160p.UHD.BluRay.x265-VALiS-EtHD-
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Multiple tracks including original Japanese and English dubs in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Visual Enhancements:
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Retains maximum visual data and color accuracy while keeping file sizes optimized for streaming or digital storage. The Role of HDR (High Dynamic Range) The HDR grading expands the dynamic range of
: Michael Sinterniklaas (Taki) and Stephanie Sheh (Mitsuha).
EtHD – Echo through Higher Dimensions.
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If you are looking to optimize your home viewing setup for anime, let me know: What you are using (OLED, QLED, or LED)? The release includes lossless Japanese and English audio
It is a reference-quality release for testing 4K HDR displays.
VALiS – Vast Active Living Intelligence System.
At layer 7, a waveform emerged. At layer 12, it became a spectrogram. At layer 17, a voice—aged, trembling, speaking a language she didn't know but somehow understood.
For home media enthusiasts, file versions matching the precision of "VALiS-EtHD" offer the perfect middle ground between physical media ownership and digital convenience. A proper x265 2160p encode retains the visual transparency of the physical 4K disc—meaning the human eye cannot distinguish it from the original source—while allowing the file to be streamed seamlessly across local networks via home server software like Plex or Jellyfin.