The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

	Kenneth A.

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Time waits for no one, unless your a 17-year-old high school student named Makoto Konno. After a mysterious event in the science lab and later being hurled into two oncoming trains, Makoto discovers that instead of dyeing she gains the ability to "leap" backwards through time re-living periods of her life again. Reminiscent of both "Run Lola Run" and "Groundhog Day" it begins as a playfully fun comedy of errors then shifts gears, as Makoto begins to realize the consequences of using her new powers thoughtlessly. She literally falls on her face several times before she comes to learns some hard life lessons about what is really important and what she needs to do to make things right again before her time-jumps expire. The ending is bittersweet, heartwarming and triumphant. It is not surprising that this anime is so good when you realize it was made by several talented ex-Ghibli studio refugees. After buying this movie I have watched it again and again.

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	Denise B.

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I saw this at Animefest 2007, and it was surprisingly really good. Watched it in subtitles, but it's really cool. It has funny moments and also really deep, sad moments, especially at the end. You fall in love with the characters, I definitely recommend trying to find this on the internet and watching it.

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	Robert M.

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I saw this online at one point. It's really great movie. I cried a few times, haha. Seriously, WATCH IT! It's a very deep movie with a lot to think about in it.

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