Story: 10/10
I absolutely fell in love with this film. The story is about a young girl, Makoto, who literally gains the ability to leap backwards in time. Unfortunately, she uses her new found power to better her grades and to prevent mistakes in her personal life. She is a typical teenager who is clumsy to a fault, lazy, and self-indulgent. Yet, her choices will affect the future in ways she can't possibly imagine, and the price is higher than she is capable of bearing alone. The story definitely has a slice of life feel, but it is well done and hardly noticeable in comparison to the excellent plot.
Characters: 9/10
The characters are just a great mixture of close friends that do almost everything together. However, no one person is underdeveloped and remains very distinctive throughout the film. Each character plays their role, while our protagonist navigates her own life and that of time itself. Makoto's character development was seamless, and truly mirrors the emotional change that one undergoes during their teenage years.
Art 10/10 and Sound 9/10:
The blending of the mundane Japanese life with a fantastical concept makes for excellent animation and scenery. I felt like the artwork was down to earth, but detailed in even the simplest ways. However, the design and animation was not a ridiculous amount of over detailing. The proper amount of everything was in perfect balance that it was so believably real.
Enjoyment: 10/10
The Girl who Leapt Through Time is one of my favorite films of all time. I could watch this movie over and over, and I'm sure I would notice something I missed the last time. I can't help but admire and commend those that created this excellent masterpiece. It is timeless, hilarious, and a thought provoking film. This one should be definitely be in the collection of all anime fans.
