Visual craft
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) 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 essential anime
A Tokyo teen discovers she can leap backward through time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) 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.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time builds toward an emotional climax that stays with viewers long after the credits.
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
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.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the film invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
A Tokyo teen discovers she can leap backward through time
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Story and setting
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.
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Characters and themes
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
With Mamoru Hosoda at the helm, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to fantasy and animation storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Drama.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How long is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time runs 1h 38m.
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.
Who directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Where can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
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