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日本語/Japanese  Sat 05/12 22:17 JST
Makoto is an ordinary school girl up until the point where she discovers that she can time leap into the past. While looking around in a laboratory one day at school (as all school girls do), she falls and crushes a wallnut on the floor which leaves a number on the back of her arm. It is only until further on in the story when she discovers that the changing numbers on her arm represent the amount of times she is able to leap into the past.

The first time she discovers that she has this handy ability is when she is about to be hit by a train. She speeds into a rail crossing unable to stop her bike due to faulty brakes - at which point her ability took over and hurled her back a few minutes into the past...

During the first half of the film we see makoto using her time leaping ability for trivial things like being able to spend hours and hours singing karaoke - she would leap back through time so she can enjoy more singing. She also uses up her leaps going back trying to set up couples etc.

Near the end of the film, one of her friends takes Makotos bike - he does not know about the faulty brakes until he is hurled in front of a train. By this time, Makoto has used up all her time leaps and cant leap back into the past to stop the accident. But...

I've always wanted to watch Tokikake (short for Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo(時をかける少女)) since I learned about it from last years Tokyo Anime Fair but never made it to the cinema. Tokikake recently came out on DVD and I snapped it up straight away.
Tokikake is a warm anime that gives you a fuzzy feeling. The animation and music is spot on and the backdrops are fantastic - If I left Japan for whatever reason (very unlikely though), I would watch this anime all the time to catch nostalgic scenes of Japan. There's lots of humor to be had in Tokikake and is intriguing to watch - theres much more to the story than just Makoto leaping back through time. My wife and I enjoyed it thoroughly and recommend it much.
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Deathy in Brazil
Registered on 2007/04/20 07:26
Somehow I missed this anime, but after reading the review, I'll get it right away.
(ID #47708) Posted on 2007/05/12 23:37
kaito kun in Hong Kong
student
Registered on 2007/06/11 16:31
wow dats soo kool would luv to watch but its soo sad..
(ID #47709) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:09
ron~ in Melbourne, Australia
IT Developer
Registered on 2007/05/12 10:37
Seems like a good anime. going to pick this one.
(ID #47710) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:10
Zyg in Oklahoma
Student
Registered on 2007/04/17 16:06
wow good timing xD I got this title last week but still haven't seen it xD thanks for the review ^^b I think imma watch it nao~ lol
(ID #47711) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:23
Raging Ivan in Manila
Genin ninja
Registered on 2007/01/27 16:02
another strange anime.. lol
(ID #47712) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:41
Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City
Designer & Animator
Registered on 2007/01/11 23:52
Was quite excited about this anime when I saw the trailer.
I did write an entry about it. 
http://ariaanime.wordpress.com/2006/08/26/tokikake/

I somehow managed to get it and will watch it over the weekend.
(ID #47713) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:45
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia
Aimless Traveler
Registered on 2007/04/21 21:19
Hmm, might be a nice anime for me to watch and take a break from my steady diet of excessive humor and action.
(ID #47714) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:58
Doc in Kansas
Student
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:32
weird... i was just planning to watch this tomorrow. danny u really do have esp powers. 
(ID #47715) Posted on 2007/05/13 01:02
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:30
I heard this was a really good movie to watch and you just confirmed it.  Makes me want to go out and find it..i probably will but might take some time.
(ID #47716) Posted on 2007/05/13 01:05
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Just got my copy of this in the mail yesterday.  My fiancee and I seen this on the big screen and enjoyed it so much.  I'm sure we will the DVD out. ^o^

I bought  as well.  Have you watched that yet?
(ID #47718) Posted on 2007/05/13 02:36
belizeanvibes in Houston
Intern Architect
Registered on 2007/03/26 23:09
Loved it. 
Spoiler Alert!














What's with Chiaki and the painting? Is he related to Motoko's aunt????
(ID #47719) Posted on 2007/05/13 02:39
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Nani!?!?  Gremlins in my Mac...

I bought Paprika as well.  Have you gotten a copy of that yet?
(ID #47720) Posted on 2007/05/13 02:41
Tiny Red Man in Pedobear Land
Full Time Pedobear
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
when i bought haruhi dvds, they had commercials in the dvds for the anime. somehow, when i watch it, its nice..the style and everything..and i don't think my local cinemas will ever have them. damn. 
(ID #47721) Posted on 2007/05/13 02:50
Gerbera04g in New York City
Art Student
Registered on 2006/12/26 02:46
Do you what this movie is called in english and if it's released yet in the U.S.?? : 0
(ID #47726) Posted on 2007/05/13 03:26
Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar
Registered on 2007/01/20 01:05
Just finished watching. It was really good just like you said danny. I like anything that has to do with time travel, the consenquences can be dire but these kind of movies really makes you think and reflect on the movie itself.

on a side note: that steep road with the RR crossing is an accident just waiting to happen ;; 
(ID #47730) Posted on 2007/05/13 04:36
radical anime fan in Dai-Singapore-dan. Hotter than Kamina and Lelouch combined.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
hey, new anime!
(ID #47733) Posted on 2007/05/13 06:53
Perplexus in England
Film Student
[f] 
Registered on 2007/04/27 18:00
Scary coincidence I saw this post today, I actually watched the film yesterday! It was an amazing film and I liked how it was funny sad and it also made me think, honestly this is one of the best films I have ever seen.
(ID #47737) Posted on 2007/05/13 08:04
Sauronu in Bulgaria
Programmer
Registered on 2007/01/15 23:39
Another coincidence :) I watched it yesterday too. Apperently there is a great conspiracya about this anime :)
btw: I loved it, very cute movie, touching story, funny characters
(ID #47739) Posted on 2007/05/13 08:44
dood in Cali.
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/02/05 05:49
just finished watching this at crunchyroll.com (hope I didn't violate any rules by posting this site) The title is Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo, Tokikake, or The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.  I loved her cry ^^ awesome movie.
(ID #47742) Posted on 2007/05/13 10:34
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
hehehe .... looks like a cool show, Id like to check it out when I get the opportunity ....
(ID #47749) Posted on 2007/05/13 14:39
neko in Switzerland / Japan
IT specialist
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
tokikake looks nice!
I'll take a look, thanks for the info danny.

greets from suisu

ねこ
(ID #47759) Posted on 2007/05/14 00:41
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Dood,
Not at all.

Gerbera04g,
The girl who leaped through time.

Edward,
Will be getting it soon.

Belizeanvibes,
I need to watch it again myself as I dont know ^^;
(ID #47763) Posted on 2007/05/14 01:11
Zyg in Oklahoma
Student
Registered on 2007/04/17 16:06
Watched it last night, Awesome series, I just wow'd and said "I didn't see that coming" lol.. specially loved the OSTs too +_+
(ID #47764) Posted on 2007/05/14 01:17
Totali in Tennessee USA
student - digital media
Registered on 2007/05/07 10:15
I finally managed to watch this movie last night. Everything about it was amazing. :D
(ID #47821) Posted on 2007/05/15 02:18
Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada
Registered on 2007/01/20 17:05
The art seems so familiar. Are the characters design by the same guy who worked on the first 4 digimon movies?(adventure and 02) o.o
(ID #47907) Posted on 2007/05/16 23:04
GGemini in a Mexican in Singapore
大使館
Registered on 2007/03/26 12:15
Good news: it WILL be shown in Singapore!! The date is June 14th, you can see a BIG poster in the Cathay Cineplex in Orchard Road ^-^

http://sg.movies.yahoo.com/The+Girl+Who+Leapt+Through+Time/movie/14012/
(ID #47924) Posted on 2007/05/17 01:21
Sally in Singapore
I watched this movie last week and I absolutely loved it. :) I was so glad I found this movie and I think everyone else should watch it! It's such a warm and lovely movie. 
(ID #49601) Posted on 2007/06/13 15:36
teqplayer
This 2006 movie is actually a sequel to the original novel-based anime series and live action movie in the 1970s! Check this review to know more. http://www.incinemas.com.sg/incinemas/movie_detail.asp?strType=now_showing&movieid=675&movietitle=The+Girl+Who+Leapt+Through+Time

I only found out about this after i watched twice...on a small screen. Now that it's finally in SG, i shall watch it in the movie theatre! And there's a little advertised nugget: buying a pair  of tics for tokikake at Cathay@Orchard allows you to get a limited edition tokikake watch! While Stocks Last!
(ID #50748) Posted on 2007/07/01 16:36
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Man... I just wanna know what happens in the future! Did Makoto and Chiaki meet each other again?! 
It was a great movie, made me shed a tear...
(ID #71648) Posted on 2008/02/07 04:55
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
Looks good, like this kind of anime. Thanks for the advice, Danny!
(ID #187216) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:15
Rockman_Zero in Honduras
Registered on 2008/01/07 22:09
I want a bluray release of this!
(ID #187219) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:16
ETERNAL in Gensokyo
Otaku
Registered on 2008/03/21 11:33
I really liked this movie, it's one of those light-hearted shoujo romances that leaves a pleasant aftertaste behind after it finishes.
(ID #187220) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:17
Miette-chan in United States
Student, Programmer?
Registered on 2008/01/24 13:34
I loved this movie when I watched it, for those interested there is going to be a selected showing of this movies in a few of the bigger cities in the US.
(ID #187242) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:48
Mimi in New York, NY
Student/Young artist
Registered on 2008/03/11 07:19
Me gusta! 
(ID #187362) Posted on 2008/05/14 09:08
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
oh yes i love this movie. leave me thinking of how to better spend my time after watching it.

time waits for no one.
(ID #187430) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:09
Kyoji-san in UK
IT Student
Registered on 2007/12/03 17:24
Brilliant movie. Was a laugh watching her tumble about through time. Still to watch the old live action movie.
(ID #187437) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:18
ikimasu in Oregon
Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/15 08:18
It would've been very interesting to see this as a anime meaning it has like episode not just the movie like format it's in but with that said I loved it. It was slow here and there and there isn't much action in it but it's more of a slice of life meets fiction type of thing. Very Very Enjoyable I would give this movie a  8.5/10.
(ID #187438) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:21
Peter in Vermont, United States
Student
Registered on 2008/05/14 10:44
I watched this sometime last year through a recommendation from a friend. Such a sad sad movie. I tried to find the DVD when I was in Japan but never got the chance. 
(ID #187461) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:46
Seid in Philippines
Deadbeat
Registered on 2008/05/10 12:45
This is actually the best anime movie I've watched so far. Really recommended.
(ID #187469) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:55
NightRiver in Philly, USA
Systems programmer
Registered on 2008/04/05 02:01
Cant wait till this is released in the US. For those interested, there are some screening of the film in New York and LA and Seattle:

http://timeleap.bandai-ent.com/
(ID #187476) Posted on 2008/05/14 11:09
llorchTHX in USA & Mexico
Researcher
Registered on 2007/09/04 06:54
I watched this last year at the anime club in North Carolina State University. It is one of the best anime movies I've seen lately.
(ID #187482) Posted on 2008/05/14 11:22
University Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 13:43
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo was definitely a very good anime and it remains one of my favourite OVAs out there (heck, my username is even named after the main character in the movie!). It's truly disappointing that it did not receive a massive hit at the box office as I think it should have deserved much more attention and praise than it did. Kudos for the article on Tokikake Danny!
(ID #187538) Posted on 2008/05/14 12:54
cowboy4eva in New York, Osaka, Tokyo
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
Registered on 2008/01/29 07:28
I know I'd fall asleep watching this snoozer....
(ID #187556) Posted on 2008/05/14 13:33
コスモナウト in 東京, J@__@n
Cinephile
Registered on 2008/05/11 06:21
This is one of my favorite full length animes !__!
(ID #187565) Posted on 2008/05/14 13:58
Omu in Rethundo Island
2D Girls Inspector
Registered on 2008/05/14 03:32
It's a nice movie, indeed. I also recommend it. :3
(ID #187568) Posted on 2008/05/14 14:14
Crux in Toronto
University Student
Registered on 2007/11/13 07:35
Probably gunna check this out.

thanks danny
(ID #187574) Posted on 2008/05/14 14:35
kmyk in Vancouver
Student
Registered on 2008/02/18 07:18
I think I saw some sort of preview for this anime but the memory of it was stuck in the back of my head until now.
(ID #187610) Posted on 2008/05/14 16:12
Demovere Xeno in Tracy, California
Illustrator, Autobot envoy
Registered on 2008/03/24 16:50
Oooo, that's a pretty interesting premise. Hope I can find it somewhere...
(ID #187717) Posted on 2008/05/14 21:31
pp in Singapore
Army
Registered on 2007/07/10 20:22
this was a great anime, one of the best anime movies i've watched but don't know why it fell out of many people's watching radar. 
(ID #187750) Posted on 2008/05/14 22:38
HappyCat in somewhere in Asia near the mountains and a hydroelectric dam
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
Registered on 2008/04/03 03:08
Somehow,no one ever mentioned about Hanako Oku(Garnet,Kawaranai Mono).I've been a fan of hers before Tokikake came out.She composes most of her songs and that innocent voice that relaxes.I would like to recommend her songs to people who always aggravated in an afternoon rush and those who love tea and biscuits i mean,tea time.
(ID #187774) Posted on 2008/05/14 23:42
bob-san in Madison WI
Administrative Assistant
Registered on 2007/02/22 23:27
I've got this somewhere and always meant to watch it.

Maybe tonight...
(ID #187780) Posted on 2008/05/14 23:48
Mr.Lemon-Slushy in the land of the cheese and windmills
ロリコン
Registered on 2008/03/22 19:26
Never made it to the cinema in japan?

O_o i saw it in the cinema here in the netherlands (though, it was at a Film Festival)
(ID #187889) Posted on 2008/05/15 05:11
wizet in Sin City
student
Registered on 2008/03/19 07:03
Hmmm. Seems interesting. Gonna add this to my watch list.
(ID #187985) Posted on 2008/05/15 09:28
Erin in NJ
UI
Registered on 2008/04/21 12:53
Its just touching me everytime i watch...and the O.S.T from this movie by 奧華子 as beautiful as well....
(ID #188002) Posted on 2008/05/15 09:49
tfchui in USA
Registered on 2007/12/03 15:17
grab a pair of eyes, go back in time, grab them again
(ID #188005) Posted on 2008/05/15 09:50
notfair in Malaysia
Student, ACG Fans
Registered on 2007/08/14 16:34
this movie was really nice, amazing. i love it. Watched it for 3 times already.
(ID #188063) Posted on 2008/05/15 11:28