Something strange has happened to Makoto Konno. Time has suddenly stopped and moved her backwards. With her newly discovered ability to literally leap backwards in time Makoto finds that tests become a piece of cake, embarrassing situations are corrected and she can have her favorite food anytime she wants. Unfortunately her carefree time traveling has adverse effects on the people she cares for. With every successful leap Makoto somehow alters the fate of those around her. This was not supposed to happen and as she races back in time to fix everything, she notices that her abilities are not limitless but with every successful jump she is one step closer to discovering the most wonderful secret in her young adult life.The Girl Who Leapt Through Time scored a big hit in Japan in 2006, and has been eagerly awaited by American otaku. Makoto Konno regards herself as a normal high-school student. She’s smart, but not brilliant; a little clumsy, but not a klutz; well-liked, but not a social star. Her favorite pastime is playing baseball with her best friends: handsome, studious Kosuke Tsuda and shaggy, offbeat Chiaki Mamiya. When Makoto nearly loses her life in a bicycle accident, she escapes by moving back through time. Her aunt tells her the talent isn’t unusual in girls her age, and Makoto begins exploiting her ability. But her efforts to improve the present backfire, making school, friendship, and romance even more complicated and difficult–until she discovers a surprising secret about Chiaki. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo) has remained a popular property in Japan since Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel appeared in 1967: It’s been filmed repeatedly in live action and adapted to a manga. Mamoru Hosoda’s animated prequel to the original story blends warmth and fantasy in ways usually associated with Studio Ghibli films. The relationship Makoto, Kosuke, and Chiaki share is exceptionally well-drawn, and nicely balances the fantastic elements of the story. (Rated 13 and older: minor violence and risqué humor) –Charles Solomon
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February 9, 2006
#1
i bought this movie from the 5 star reviews it got here.after watching this movie i gave it 2 stars .this movie is one of the hardest to get into and my kids lost interest after 20 mintues.i think these movies are really over rated here.for the price i think this movie was a dud!!!
February 9, 2006
#2
This movie is a sort of Japanese sci fi chick flick
for teen age girls. Can the boy from the future
find true romance with a girl from the past?
I kind of liked the movie but the static backgounds
caught my attention too many times.
Some of the Japanese way of family life in a middle class
family were strange
but some was very familiar.
Girls and boys wore uniforms to school.
The lead character seemed more hesitant about
relationship with boys than most western girls seem to be?
A good cross cultural movie seems to be the result.
February 9, 2006
#3
I first watched this anime on my computer from a downloaded video file that was given to me. What I discovered was a true gem of an SF story that is also charming and romantic. Something for everyone. I knew I must have it on the official DVD release, this is a keeper. You will not be disappointed.
February 9, 2006
#4
This is a cute film if you’re looking for something short that is of the anime genre. However, I wasn’t aware that the title and the cover illustration were so literal. That aside, it’s not bad for rainy-day entertainment.
February 9, 2006
#5
Took a little while to get here but movie was in FATASTIC brand-new condition and i have already watched it. Perfect quality! Will definitely buy from again if i get the chance!