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egarding the voice acting performances, they all sound as natural
as the crafted personas of the characters. And despite having Japanese
actors and actresses rather than professional seiyuus, the way Riisa Naka,
Takuya Ishida and Mitsutaka Itakura (Makoto, Chiaki and Kousuke respectively)
enunciated their lines certainly isn’t jarring and provides life to the characters they play.
On the whole, Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo foregathers the puerility and naivety during our
adolescence and recaptures it astoundingly through a brilliant film execution. I have seen
this work of magnificent artistry numerous times already, and every moment the
flick rolls, it is as though I’m also leaping through time with Makoto to remain in
an unchanging chain of youthful mirth.
But alas, time continues to wait for no one. Its flow withers all forms
of existence. Its unforgiving nature allows us to grasp
delights momentarily, but never does it show a flare
of sympathy. The movement of its hands is a constant
reminder that life is a pulpit for irreversible processes. And
ultimately, it is a treasure box of triumphs and mischiefs.
Unlike Makoto’s tale, this world’s reality keeps the time
travelling concept beyond humanity’s reach, and hence we can only
embrace the present and look forward to the future. Toki wo Kakeru
Shoujo resplendently renders this theme and within a span of an
hour and a half, it will surely toss you back to your early days.
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Anime Reign | Issue 2 | 2013