The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

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.

Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

What to watch after The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

• Summer Wars (2009) — Same feel: whimsical, dramatic
• Paprika (2006) — Yasutaka Tsutsui worked on both
• Weathering with You (2019) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic
• Belle (2021) — Same subject: love, slice of life
• The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (2017)
• Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005) — Two steps away in the credits