Makoto Shinkai's Newtab

Replaces the newtab with a beautiful cinemagraph from one of Makoto Shinkai's movies (Your Name, 5cm/s, Garden of Words).

What is Makoto Shinkai's Newtab?

Makoto Shinkai's Newtab is a Chrome extension that breathes life into your newtab page through looping cinemagraphs from Shinkai's iconic films, including 'Your Name,' '5cm/s,' and 'Garden of Words.' Alongside the mesmerizing visuals, the extension offers practical productivity tools such as a clock, info panel, to-do list, and a Google search bar which users can customize and move around. Additional features include adjustable background effects, bookmark access, and a customizable menu for a personalized browsing experience.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-10-29

By: Suitangi

Users: 3,323+

Rating: 4.74 (46)

Version: 1.7.2 (Last updated: 2020-03-02)

Creation date: 2020-03-02

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

storage
bookmarks

Size: 215.04K

Email: su*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Extension summary

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Want a beautiful yet minimal new tab page that comes to life?

This extension changes your new tab page so that scenes from Makoto Shinkai’s movies can play as seamless, looping cinemagraphs in the background, while your new tab page becomes a functional dashboard with different widgets and tools to help your productivity.

The movies included are:

Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name)
Byousoku 5 Centimeter (5cm/s)
Kotonoha no Niwa (Garden of Words)

How to use:

Install the extension
Open a new tab
That's it!

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User reviews

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Pros

Beautiful animated background collection
Adds dark mode for new tabs
Ability to personalize the background
Pictures from 5 centimeters per second, Garden of Words, and Your Name

Cons

Issues with loading, sometimes only a black screen
Wallpapers not loading
Missing rain sound

Most mentioned

Garden of Words images
Desire for more wallpapers
Request for addition of Weathering With You scenes
Live playback feature

Recent reviews

Absolutely gorgeous expansion! Would love to see more scenes from his other movies! Only giving it 4/5 because my right tab isn't working for some reason. I'd love to be able to access my bookmarks / shortcuts from the new tab page.