The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
What the audience says
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time rates well above most Japanese films. It carries a 7.8/10 on TMDB across 2,332 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 98 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of Japanese fantasy with animation threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 2,332 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Genre | Fantasy / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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