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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

2016·Show
5Episodes in1Season

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Growing up and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

With next year's university entrance exams looming, high school senior Yoshiyama Mihane is beginning to feel the blues. She recently joined the school's photography club. As she walks by the science lab one day after school, she smells the aroma of lavender. From that moment on, she acquires the ability to leap freely through time and the days ahead are marked with bizarre occurrences...
Time Travel DramaHigh School LifeComing-of-AgeMagical RealismHopeful & WholesomeTeen RomanceSlice-of-LifeGentle MysteryCharacter-Driven

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Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did The Girl Who Leapt Through Time air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

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What tropes does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time use?

A Tragedy of ImpulsivenessSubtextUmbrella of TogethernessLate for SchoolRomantic Ride SharingArc WordsMundane UtilityLost in TranslationDeranged AnimationDoes This Remind You of Anything?Inelegant BlubberingFish out of Temporal Waterand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, including A Tragedy of Impulsiveness, Subtext, Umbrella of Togetherness.