Mamoru Hosoda's celebrated anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is set to return to the big screen across Japan in summer 2026, as part of a 20th anniversary revival screening program. The screening will mark the first time the film has been shown nationwide in a 4K version.
©「時をかける少女」製作委員会2006
Based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel, the film follows high school student Makoto as she discovers the ability to leap back in time. Through her adventures, she comes to understand the irreplaceable value of the moments in her life. The story's vibrant animation and vivid coming-of-age narrative struck a chord with audiences when the film first opened in July 2006, initially screening at just six theaters before word-of-mouth spread it nationwide. It ultimately screened at over 100 venues and ran for approximately 40 weeks — an exceptional theatrical run for an independent anime release.
The film also earned recognition internationally, winning awards at festivals including the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, and helped establish Mamoru Hosoda's reputation as a major voice in animation.
Twenty years on, the film will be brought back to theaters in 4K resolution. While it will be screened using 4K source material, some theaters may present it in 2K depending on their equipment. The revival screening program also plans to include original attendee bonuses, with further details to be announced.
Screening Information
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (4K)
Opening: Summer 2026
Venues: Shinjuku Piccadilly and theaters nationwide
- Additional venues will be announced on the official X account (@Filmarks_ticket)
- Tickets are sold directly at each theater
- Admission: Adults ¥1,700 / High school students and under ¥1,000 (discount services and special day pricing do not apply)
- Premium seats may be priced differently
Distribution: Studio Chizu LLP / Filmarks
Film Details
©「時をかける少女」製作委員会2006
2006 / Japan / 100 min.
Staff
- Director: Mamoru Hosoda
- Screenplay: Satoko Okudera
- Original Novel: Yasutaka Tsutsui
- Cast: Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, and others
- Theme Song: Oku Hanako — "Garnet"
- Production: Madhouse
Synopsis
There is a future that cannot wait. Adapted and reimagined as an animated film for the first time from Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel, the story follows Makoto, a high school girl who gains the ability to time-leap. As she revisits and revises moments from her past, she gradually discovers the meaning of the irreplaceable time in her life — a fresh, vibrant story of one summer's youth.
Awards and International Festivals
- Japan Academy Prize: Best Animation of the Year
- International: Sitges Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Annecy International Animated Film Festival, New York International Children's Film Festival, Brussels Animation Film Festival, and more
"Mamoru Hosoda's Origins" Exhibition Coming This Summer
Alongside the theatrical revival, a large-scale exhibition titled "Mamoru Hosoda's Origins" will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo. The exhibition will display production materials from The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, and Wolf Children, including storyboards, layouts, key animation cels, and art boards — presented at the largest scale to date.
Exhibition: "Mamoru Hosoda's Origins"
A large-scale exhibition exploring the cinematic world of animation director Mamoru Hosoda through creative production materials, held in commemoration of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time's 20th anniversary.
Tokyo
- Dates: June 18 (Thu) – August 31 (Mon), 2026
- Venue: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO [Kyobashi, Tokyo]
- TODA BUILDING 6F, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- https://www.creative-museum.tokyo/
- Organizer: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
Osaka (Touring)
- Dates: October 28 (Wed), 2026 – January 4 (Mon), 2027
- Venue: Grand Front Osaka North Building, Knowledge Capital Event Lab
Fukuoka (Touring)
- Dates: January 22 (Fri) – March 28 (Sun), 2027
- Venue: Fukuoka City Museum
