Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Synopsis

Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a 2010 Japanese science fiction romance film starring Riisa Naka. The story follows Akari Yoshiyama, a university student who discovers a mysterious time-travel device previously owned by her father. As she experiments with moving backward and forward through time, Akari becomes deeply entwined with the lives and emotions of those around her. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of altering time, blending heartfelt drama with moments of suspense. With its blend of nostalgic reflection and speculative fiction, the movie invites viewers to contemplate the impact of choices across time.

Cast

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  Riisa Naka

  Akari Yoshiyama

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  Akiyoshi Nakao

  Ryota Mizoroki

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  Narumi Yasuda

  Kazuko Yoshiyama

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  Munetaka Aoki

  Gotetsu (Masamichi Hasegawa)

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  Anna Ishibashi

  Young Kazuko Yoshiyama

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  Shota Chiyo

  Young Goro Asakura

Reviews

Critically, Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time received mixed to moderately positive responses. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.5 out of 10, reflecting a moderate audience appreciation. Reviewers praised Riisa Naka's charming and earnest lead performance, which brings emotional depth to the film's contemplative narrative. The movie’s visual style and the incorporation of time travel elements were also appreciated for adding intrigue and a fresh take compared to previous adaptations of the same source material. However, some critics felt the pacing was uneven, and the plot occasionally suffered from predictability and a lack of stronger character development. Metacritic does not list a score, but similar Japanese film review platforms cite the film favorably for its emotional resonance and atmospheric storytelling, though noting it may not fully meet the expectations of die-hard science fiction fans. Rotten Tomatoes data is unavailable, but audience reactions often highlight the film’s nostalgic tone and bittersweet romantic themes as its key strengths.