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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time [DVD] [2006]

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4.7 out of 5 stars 3,150 ratings
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Genre anime
Format Anamorphic, PAL, Digital Sound, Dolby, Widescreen
Language English, Japanese
Runtime 1 hour and 41 minutes
Color Color
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There is a future that we can't wait for.

What would you do if you could leap backward through time? When tomboyish 17 year old Makoto Konno gains this ability after an accident in her high school chemistry lab, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. Before long, however, she realizes that even innocuous changes can have terrible consequences. Changing the past is not as simple as it seems, and eventually Makoto will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future for herself and her friends.

Featuring brilliant character design by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and stunning art direction by long time Studio Ghibli. Nizo Yamamoto's The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a feast for the eyes as well as the heart.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.59 x 7.48 inches; 3.53 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5022366507943
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Anamorphic, PAL, Digital Sound, Dolby, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 41 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2008
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Manga Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001DXPWO2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 3,150 ratings

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Customers love the movie's amazing plot and find it essential for anime connoisseurs. The animation is beautiful, and they appreciate the heartwarming story that tugs at heart strings. They like the characters, particularly the voice actors, and one customer notes it's a charming tale about a high school girl. While the Japanese audio is amazing, some customers find the translation awkward, and opinions on value are mixed, with some finding it worth the buy while others consider it a waste of time. The physical quality receives mixed feedback, with some reporting excellent condition while others note it's not worth $100.

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177 customers mention "Story quality"166 positive11 negative

Customers love the story of this movie, describing it as an enjoyable and amazing plot that they loved from beginning to end.

"...the works of Studio Ghibli, this film caught my eye with an interesting sounding premise which reminded me of one of my favorite movies: 1993's..." Read more

"...Part sci-fi with a neat twist that anyone who isn't familiar with the source material probably won't see coming and part teen drama with an achingly..." Read more

"...This one is a classic storyline that's been done many times in various forms in Japan and that region of Asia, but this is the best perhaps because..." Read more

"...the protagonist and, when the conflict occurs, it creates extremely powerful suspense and tension that is more involving than that which occurs in..." Read more

27 customers mention "Anime movie"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate this anime movie, describing it as a classic that is essential for collectors, with one customer noting its extensive extras.

"...This is a thoroughly enjoyable film that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of anime or just people that like a funny and touching animated film." Read more

"...I got instead was an emotional experience which might be the most moving anime movie I've seen so far...." Read more

"I love The Girl Who Leapt Through Time its a great classic anime with a lighthearted and touching story that has an amazing plot twist at the end..." Read more

"...Not for the action fan but great for an anime fan. Think a Spririted Away without the monsters and spirits...." Read more

26 customers mention "Animation quality"23 positive3 negative

Customers praise the animation quality of the movie, with one customer noting that the characters look authentically Japanese.

"...probably won't see coming and part teen drama with an achingly accurate depiction of that critical time in life and personal development, The Girl..." Read more

"...The animation is beautiful, the characters are memorable, the comedy is hilarious, and the action is intense...." Read more

"The story is fun and the animation is wonderful. I really don't want to say too much about it other then watch it for yourself!..." Read more

"...With the ending, it's realistic and not fairytale; which in some case can be a great finish but at the end there was a gaping hole left in my heart..." Read more

25 customers mention "Heartwarming"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie heartwarming, with several noting it really tugs at heart strings and is pleasantly expressive. One customer particularly appreciates the messages conveyed throughout the story.

"...The writing in this film is quite excellent as it explores the possibilities and consequences of Makoto's time leaps...." Read more

"...It's this attention to detail yet commentary on the big yet accessible questions of life and society simultaneously, that've set Hosoda in my mind..." Read more

"...personal development, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a warm, poignant work that should be in the collection of any anime fan." Read more

"A visually very pretty and very adorably written film based on a novel of the same name, this movie is yet another one of Hosoda's practically..." Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"21 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in this movie, particularly appreciating the voice actors and finding it a charming tale about a high school girl.

"...It is easy to like a character like Makoto as you watch her go through her life and attempt to use time leaps to improve it and sympathize with her..." Read more

"...The animation is beautiful, the characters are memorable, the comedy is hilarious, and the action is intense...." Read more

"...An amazing and unique movie about a girl who just wants things to go her way, it is definitely worth a watch if you have not seen it yet." Read more

"...comes along- a movie that really makes you feel sympathy, a connection to the characters...." Read more

28 customers mention "Value for money"15 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of time.

"...about a girl who just wants things to go her way, it is definitely worth a watch if you have not seen it yet." Read more

"...sophomoric, the execution of its ideas is sloppy, and its kind of a movie about nothing...." Read more

"...All in all a great story with great production value, a must have on Blue Ray." Read more

"...all great! But the motivation for much of her time travel was remarkably trivial, and the effects of her decisions wasn't explored as well as I..." Read more

26 customers mention "Quality"18 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's quality, with some finding it in excellent condition while others feel it's not worth the $100 price tag.

"...movie disc... The extras disc was relatively okay and the Blu-ray seems in good condition as it was the only one still held in place...." Read more

"Great condition and excellent movie but the digital code that is supposed to come with the movie did not work...." Read more

"...Somehow, you managed to release a collector's edition with almost no collector value (just a small book that;s, well, OKAY), and a smushed plastic..." Read more

"...I would recommend buying this movie from here as it came in perfect condition." Read more

23 customers mention "Audio quality"13 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the audio quality of the movie, with some praising the Japanese audio and the presence of multiple audio tracks, while others find the English dubbing hit-or-miss and the translation awkward.

"...and a Blu-ray with the feature film, which looks excellent, two audio commentaries, and storyboards...." Read more

"I would have preferred the English edition, this one is subtitles only ^^' At the high price I paid, I would have returned it, but the return..." Read more

"...The one I have has both English and Japanese language options and the Japanese language version includes an English subtitle option...." Read more

"...The English Dub is super hit or miss, and I might change my score once I find a Japanese dub of this with English subtitles...." Read more

Lovely bittersweet story!
5 out of 5 stars
Lovely bittersweet story!
I finally watched it, and regretted putting it off for so long. It's a unique story, which I can't quite compare to any other. Yet, it's a "good" kind of unique. Personally loved the voice actors, they really brought the characters to life. Plus, the script is amazing! You really end up caring for the character as the story unfolds.
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  • Not Bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time Waits for No One
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
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    Makoto (Emily Hirst) is an average teenager who enjoys spending her free time with her two best friends, Chiaki (Andrew Francis) and Kousuke (Alex Zahara). However, she has a particularly unlucky day that includes failing a math test and setting a fire in a home economics class. Things go from bad to worse for her when the brakes on her bicycle fail and ends up nearly losing her life colliding with a train. But she is saved when she suddenly discovers that she has the power to perform "time leaps" or the ability to essentially "rewind" time. Confused at first by this newfound power, she starts to use it to solve minor things in her own life including acing her math test and extending her leisure time. But it is not long before she realizes that this power can be used to manipulate the lives of those around her.

    As a person whose knowledge of anime films is pretty much non-existent outside of the works of Studio Ghibli, this film caught my eye with an interesting sounding premise which reminded me of one of my favorite movies: 1993's Groundhog Day. I was not disappointed. To start off with, the characters in this film are simply great. There are no tired tropes in play here but the characters come off as realistic and likable. It is easy to like a character like Makoto as you watch her go through her life and attempt to use time leaps to improve it and sympathize with her when things do not always go according to plan. Likewise, the other characters come off as well written and enjoyable to watch. The writing in this film is quite excellent as it explores the possibilities and consequences of Makoto's time leaps. The film manages to use its premise to find humor that results in some very funny scenes. But at the same time, there are serious moments that come off as very touching. The animation itself, while not the best I have seen in the anime style, does work well. Characters are animated fluidly enough that do seem to be alive, but also cartoony at times to emphasize the emotions at hand.

    If there is one criticism I have of this movie is that it comes off as somewhat unevenly paced. There are some spots where the movie just seems to slow down at awkward points and it becomes a little frustrating. However, this is only a minor point.

    This set includes three discs. There is a standard DVD of the feature film, a DVD with some bonus features, and a Blu-ray with the feature film, which looks excellent, two audio commentaries, and storyboards.

    This is a thoroughly enjoyable film that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of anime or just people that like a funny and touching animated film.
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  • tinkerer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The first big hit for Miyazaki Hayao's true heir
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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    I am a rapt fan of Hosoda Mamoru's work, and this was the first one he brought to audiences, way back in 2006...

    There are differences in style obviously, to Miyazaki's great hall of genre-defining, cultural icons... but also a lot of similarlity. Hosoda's MADHOUSE animators use sparse detail with line in their heroines compared to Ghibli's, but they both emphasize timing and subtlety -- closer to directing live action -- than many other anime. Both also emphasize story over all else -- and this is where Hosoda picks up where his once-rival left things as he passed: the amazing and sorely-missed Kon Satoshi.

    Hosoda would build on that simple formula with the arguably more impressive, more challenging-to-tell-well Summer Wars in 2009... but this story about a girl in HS essentially navigating maturing thru how she feels about a boy using time travel, even 12 yrs later (after not having seen it in at least 10) kept me glued to the screen. Even the flow of the story leaps and runs and grinds to a halt like Makoto does, yet not cringingly or excessively so. It's this attention to detail yet commentary on the big yet accessible questions of life and society simultaneously, that've set Hosoda in my mind above many other luminaries like Anno Hideaki, Watanabe Shinichiro, and Shinkai Makoto (Shinkai is the newest -- and lately, the closest -- of the bunch to reach Hosoda's skill with storytelling in this medium... but he's not quite there yet. I enjoy both and welcome this comparison).

    TL;DR... TGWLTT is a story about crossing that gossamer, golden-threaded boundary between childhood and adulthood... about friendship, love, and responsibility... about cause and effect... and to seize the day. Five stars.
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  • K.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Favorite!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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    Last year I checked this film out, hoping to make me feel a little happy after going through the never-ending sadness and melodrama that is A Silent Voice (a good film on its own, but not for me). To my surprise, I loved it so much. Later I checked out Hosoda’s other films and they don’t live up to how much I love Hosoda’s debut in the creative world 100% to me (Boy and the Beast and Mirai weren’t for me at all, Summer Wars I called the weakest of the films I like this guy but still good on it’s own, and Wolf Children while I like it I don’t 100% get the hype around that’s just my opinion on all his work post 2006, Belle will be in just a moment). With that said, this is one of my Top 5 Favorite Anime Films
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  • CarmenLuwa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un indispensable si vous êtes fan de Mamour Hosoda
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2025
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    Indispensable pour ma collection de blueRay des films de Mamour Hosoda, je ne m'en lasse jamais. Tout a été livré en très bon état et fonctionne parfaitement !
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    Un indispensable si vous êtes fan de Mamour Hosoda

    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2025
    Indispensable pour ma collection de blueRay des films de Mamour Hosoda, je ne m'en lasse jamais. Tout a été livré en très bon état et fonctionne parfaitement !
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  • Anoosh Falak Rafat
    5.0 out of 5 stars time travel in a donnie darko style thoughtful way
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2013
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    This is time travel done in a way which recalls Donnie Darko, but isn't as dark, it is a cerebral film which uses the idea of time travel to achieve a feeling and to make a point. Rather than a film about time travel this film is about living life with your eyes open, not just sleepwalking to the end but it also doesn't just mean having fun, it means being responsible as well. Just like Donnie Darko it is a film that shows that there are consequences to life and the choices we make always and without fail; these realisations are given incredible weight by a perfect mix of humour and seriousness.

    The detail on characters can often feel minimal and it is, there is often little definition in faces and the characters have a way of moving which looks like frames are missing and detail left out. Rather than detract from the film though this style seems to come together very well to add a complimentary dream like feel to everything which really adds to the whole atmosphere in a way which brings the world to life more than many super detailed facial animation could. The backgrounds in contrast are well detailed and beautifully bright. As well as being impressive the contrast between characters and backgrounds also speak of how important and fixed our surroundings can be, but that despite this within the surroundings there is so much space for so many stories and so many different ways to tell them. All we have to do is pick our path and thoughtfully follow it.

    The interplay between characters is charmingly endearing; through jokes and japes the interactions are realistically captivating from the point of view of the minimalist animation and the dialogue, it feels right and it flows naturally almost as if there were real psychology at work in ever relation of pencil mark and every dash of colour because of this the film manages to be laugh out loud funny at times and heartbreaking at others. It is something that can take you by surprise by especially if you are not used to watching anime

    Konno's jumps back in time slowly become increasingly more chaotic as she attempts to change time for the benefit of others rather than purely for her own benefit which is often the case to begin with, sufficed to say that it is never as easy as she expects it to be and the outcome is almost always mental or physical pain for somebody.

    If you like a bit of thought and a nice gentle pace to your films this is for you, it is absorbing, emotional and funny. What more could you ask for?
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  • AVafez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonita edición y gran película
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 14, 2019
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    Es una gran película de anime, la recomiendo mucho y es una edición con book con el arte y vale mucho la pena para los coleccionistas.
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  • Luke Carroll
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now, seriously.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2009
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    This film contains such a broad spectrum of emotions. I actually had a copy of this a while ago but never got around to watching it properly; I just flicked through it to get the gist of it - only, I didn't get the gist of it at all. Each part of it is quite misleading to the over all feeling and flow of the story. Now, having watched it properly, I can see this.

    When you start watching it, it's a lightly comic slice-of-life thing. You're introduced to the various characters, mainly the heroine Makoto, and it's easy to believe that the whole film will just be this nice, heart-warming school life drama. Without wanting to give too much away, this isn't the case and after a fairly long intro, the plot proper kicks in and you really start to appreciate the slow build-up and low-key presentation of the film so far; it really grounds the consequent sci-fi plot and helps it become the philosophical piece it is, rather than just a novel movie about a kid that can leap through time.

    Much of the plot could have been brought about without the time travel element; for example, when Makoto learns of someone's feelings towards her but then leaps back to before the confession, the same effect could have been achieved by simply having her overhear the guy telling a friend that he likes her. The impressive thing is, though, the time travel never feels like a gimmick, never feels bolted on or superfluous to the plot. If she'd merely overheard and done nothing about it, it would have remained a simple drama; since she goes back to a time before the confession, something much more tragic and regrettable takes place.

    This is just one of many leaps that Makoto makes to avoid things happening, some in the "oh no I burnt my toast!" magnitude, and others far more serious. Seeing her be flippant with her powers makes it all the more affecting when things get serious and she realises her powers aren't just a toy for her to play with. Like so many great anime films, it manages to be a powerful allegory and a potent drama at the same time, not sacrificing any quality for another.

    The only faults I can think of are that, yes, it is a little slow to get started and this may put off some more impatient viewers. Really, don't be put off if you feel your interest lagging early on. Enjoy the light-hearted stuff for what it is and realise that it'll only add to the impact of the more serious stuff later. The second fault is similar to the first; it's a pacing issue. Once the plot has laid itself bare in front of you, when almost all the plot twists have, uh, twisted, the story slows right down and almost lets the tension and drama its created to this point slip away as it slightly flounders towards its climax. It's not a big deal, though, and to be honest, as long as your heart is still beating, you should be sufficiently adsorbed and enthralled by the end to not really care about a bit of bad pacing.

    In case you're wondering, this is an anime that will appeal to all sorts of people, all genders, all ages, anime fans and people who still think of it as "those Chinese cartoons". The romance is very affecting without being tacky or self-important. It has positive messages but never gets anywhere near feeling preachy or pretentious. It effortlessly slides between comedy, drama, romance, sci-fi, philosophy, slice-of-life and, I guess, thriller, without you realising it's changing. Considering you can get it for just under the price of a packet of fags (at the time of this review), you'd literally be mad to miss it.
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  • Gage
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 WOULD WATCH AGAIN!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2015
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    This movie is a great watch, and is one of those movies you can watch over and over and still would love to watch it again. It is also a great flick to watch with your girlfriend/boyfriend and is suitable for most ages. Only down side i got out of this purchase was that it is set for region 2, i solely bought because of the amazing price, i set my region on my lap top to region 2 so its watchable. But if you're already in region 2, its a 5 out of 5 buy right now, great for any film/anime collector. The films theme is time travel, or as you can tell by the title, Time leaping.
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