10 Best Anime Movies Not Made By Studio Ghibli

10. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Time travel is a subject matter that movies can struggle to handle. The likes of Back to the Future are a rarity, as it's common for time-bending flicks to throw you through too many hoops, creating a confusing mess. But, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time approaches the concept from an entirely different perspective and does so masterfully.

The movie follows a 17-year-old High School Student named Makoto, who gains the ability to, well, leap through time. At first, she uses her newfound power for the kind of hijinks you would expect from a teenager, but soon, she discovers that she is creating adverse effects that damage not only herself but those around her.

There's something deliciously sentimental yet emotional about this film, as the simple premise ends up revolving more around the relationship Makoto has with those around her than the time-travelling itself. It's filled to the brim with well-rounded characters, such as her love interest Chiaki, with every moment between them feeling like gold.

It's also a wonderful coming-of-age story that explores the innocence of a young girl as she's forced to grow up in a short amount of time.