Having watched the trailers on the net for Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (English title: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time), I've been looking forward to it for a while. With character designs by the same guy who did those for Neon Genesis Evangelion, and animation by Madhouse, it is a great-looking movie. Lively and interesting backgrounds, lush colors and detailed animation, it's a joy to look at. Particular mention must be made of the time-leaping effect, which gives you a sense of breathlessness. The voice acting is extremely enjoyable, with the voice actors really managing to show their characters personalities, while endearing them to the viewer. The music is great, with a wonderfully wistful theme song "Garnet", provided by Hanako Oku. The direction is interesting, with some really nice shots effectively conveying the more important events and scenes. Overall, I really enjoyed Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo. Definitely recommended to watch.
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