Toki o kakeru shôjo 2006

Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times: This is one of the most thoughtfully engaging anime features to reach these shores, and a perfect place to start for anyone, of any age, who's been resistant to anime (and manga) as a popular Japanese import. Read more

Ty Burr, Boston Globe: What makes The Girl Who Leapt Through Time such an unexpected treat is the contemplative pace and painterly visuals. Read more

Stephen Garrett, Time Out: Young-adult in conception and execution, this award-winning animated romance with a Thanatos twist is an underdeveloped sci-fi Groundhog Day. Read more

David Jenkins, Time Out: Superior anime caper comedy with wit, energy and mad invention to spare. Read more

Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: It's basically the equivalent of a sensitively wrought read from the Young Adult shelf, and there's naught wrong with that. Read more