To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mamoru Hosoda‘s film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a nationwide 4K revival screening will take place across Japan starting in summer 2026.
Originally released in July 2006, the film debuted in just six theaters before expanding nationwide through word of mouth, eventually screening in over 100 theaters. It enjoyed an exceptional theatrical run of approximately 40 weeks and received numerous accolades, including an award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
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For this special re-release, exclusive gifts will be distributed to moviegoers, with further details to be announced soon.
Additionally, the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the director, titled “Mamoru Hosoda’s Origin/Exhibition“, will open on June 18 at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO. The exhibition will then travel to Osaka starting October 28, and to Fukuoka from January 22, 2027.
GKIDS describes the movie as follows:
Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed.
Source: Comic Natalie
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