Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) by Mubin S — 01 Dec 2008

Been meaning to watch it for quite some time. Not bad, a bit different from your usual Japanese plots of world destruction etc. Kind of mushy though...

This review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) was written by Mubin S on 01 Dec 2008.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has generally received very positive reviews.

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