Anime review Β·
9/ 10
On what starts as an unlucky morning on July 13, high school student Makoto Konno accidentally stumbles into a science lab and discovers a mysterious device that grants her the ability to literally leap backwards in time, using it to avoid awkward situations until consequences mount.
Story introduction
On what starts as an unlucky morning on July 13, high school student Makoto Konno accidentally stumbles into a science lab and discovers a mysterious device that grants her the ability to literally leap backwards in time, using it to avoid awkward situations until consequences mount.
Source: Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_Who_Leapt_Through_Time_(2006_film)
Source: Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_Who_Leapt_Through_Time_(2006_film)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Heartfelt depiction of youthful hesitation, learning to cherish time and relationships; poignant and memorable
- Retro visual aesthetic with wonderful attention to detail
Cons
- Certain character choices and plot logic could have been tighter, but best experienced with an open heart rather than cynical overanalysis