Tokikake
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Sat 2007/05/12 22:17
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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Never did get round to watching all of Fate but I do like Saber and Sakura.
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Wed 04/25 00:15 comments (48)
Took me a while to get around to this series as it didnt seem to have any large mecha...(more)
Sat 04/21 23:11 comments (57)
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
wow dats soo kool would luv to watch but its soo sad..
(ID #47709) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:09
IT Developer
Seems like a good anime. going to pick this one.
(ID #47710) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:10
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
another strange anime.. lol
(ID #47712) Posted on 2007/05/13 00:41
Designer & Animator
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
Aimless Traveler
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
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
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
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
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
Intern Architect
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
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
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
"Smelly" Recruit
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
Art Student
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
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 Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
hey, new anime!
(ID #47733) Posted on 2007/05/13 06:53
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
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
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
IT specialist
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
Director/代表取締役
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
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
student - digital media
I finally managed to watch this movie last night. Everything about it was amazing. :D
(ID #47821) Posted on 2007/05/15 02:18
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
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
Part human, part student, 100% loser
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
Looks good, like this kind of anime. Thanks for the advice, Danny!
(ID #187216) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:15
I want a bluray release of this!
(ID #187219) Posted on 2008/05/14 05:16
Amateur novelist
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
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
I'm a professional eggroll charmer
Me gusta!
(ID #187362) Posted on 2008/05/14 09:08
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
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
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
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
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
This is actually the best anime movie I've watched so far. Really recommended.
(ID #187469) Posted on 2008/05/14 10:55
Systems programmer
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
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
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
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
I know I'd fall asleep watching this snoozer....
(ID #187556) Posted on 2008/05/14 13:33
This is one of my favorite full length animes !__!
(ID #187565) Posted on 2008/05/14 13:58
It's a nice movie, indeed. I also recommend it. :3
(ID #187568) Posted on 2008/05/14 14:14
Probably gunna check this out. thanks danny
(ID #187574) Posted on 2008/05/14 14:35
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
Illustrator, Autobot envoy
Oooo, that's a pretty interesting premise. Hope I can find it somewhere...
(ID #187717) Posted on 2008/05/14 21:31
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 (Registered on 2008/04/03 03:08)
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
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
Administrative Assistant
I've got this somewhere and always meant to watch it. Maybe tonight...
(ID #187780) Posted on 2008/05/14 23:48
ロリコン
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
Hmmm. Seems interesting. Gonna add this to my watch list.
(ID #187985) Posted on 2008/05/15 09:28
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
grab a pair of eyes, go back in time, grab them again
(ID #188005) Posted on 2008/05/15 09:50
this movie was really nice, amazing. i love it. Watched it for 3 times already.
(ID #188063) Posted on 2008/05/15 11:28
What bugged me in this movie is that she is not the brightest one around... But otherwise it was a cool one. I largely prefer Byousoku 5 centimeters over this.
(ID #188064) Posted on 2008/05/15 11:29
This movie is really amazing. It was even featured in the JAM (Jpop*Anime*Matsuri) here in the Philippines. Co-organized by Embassy of Japan and Japan Foundation.
(ID #252846) Posted on 2008/07/31 22:53