Animation and direction
Fight choreography, lighting, and character acting help The Girl Who Leapt Through Time stand out among other acclaimed fantasy series.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is when 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps.
At a Glance
Full titleThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time
DirectorMamoru Hosoda
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
StudioMadhouse
GenreFantasy · Animation · Drama · Science Fiction
Why The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is worth your time
A Tokyo teen discovers she can leap backward through time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) opens with when 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps.
However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
As a theatrical anime release, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time combines fantasy, animation, drama storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps.
Characters you follow
The cast grows under pressure — viewers stay for relationships and choices, not only battles or plot twists.
Pacing and structure
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time mixes quiet scenes with spikes of tension, making it strong for binge sessions and rewatch hunting for foreshadowing.
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Story
A Tokyo teen discovers she can leap backward through time
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World and premise
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps.
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How the story starts
However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
03
Characters and conflict
As a theatrical anime release, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time combines fantasy, animation, drama storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Stakes rise
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Themes and tone
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
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Why fans keep watching
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Theatrical runtime: 98 minutes.
Released Jul 2006.
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction.
Studios / networks: Madhouse, Happinet Pictures, KADOKAWA.
TMDB user score: 7.8/10.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: 87%.
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FAQ
What is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time about?
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
How long is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?
With a TMDB score of 7.8/10, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time ranks among the most discussed anime in its category. Fans praise its pacing, animation, and character work.
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