7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal coming-of-age themes such as personal responsibility, the consequences of one's actions, and the value of friendship, without engaging in political discourse. Its focus on individual growth and the natural progression of life keeps it firmly in the neutral category.
The movie's casting accurately reflects its Japanese cultural context, featuring characters that are not subject to explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally defined in a Western context. The narrative focuses on personal growth and relationships, presenting its characters and themes without critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI-driven critiques.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual coming-of-age story involving time travel and friendships, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
The film 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and the consequences of time travel. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or engage with themes of gender identity or transition within its story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2006 film introduces new main characters, Makoto Konno, Chiaki Mamiya, and Kōsuke Tsuda. While it is an adaptation of a novel, the original protagonist, Kazuko Yoshiyama, appears as a supporting character and retains her female gender. No established character from the source material or prior adaptations has their gender changed.
The 2006 anime film adapts a Japanese novel and features characters consistently depicted as Japanese, aligning with the source material. There are no instances where a character's race was changed from its established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.7
6.6
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