
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
Produced by KADOKAWA
A whimsical coming-of-age fantasy about a schoolgirl discovering the power to travel through time, blending wonder and youthful romance with gentle exploration of consequence and choice.
Kazuko Yoshiyama is a third-year junior-high-school student. One day, while cleaning the lab, she smells lavender and faints. From then on, she has the power to travel through time.
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Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































