Brief Summary
This podcast episode reviews the English dub of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time," a 2006 anime film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The hosts discuss the film's plot, the performances of the voice actors, and the overall quality of the dub, noting its unique Canadian production. They also explore the film's themes of teenage angst, relationships, and the consequences of time travel.
- The film is based on a 1965 novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui.
- The English dub was produced by Ocean Studios in Canada.
- The hosts discuss the performances of the voice actors, including Emily Hurst as Makoto, Andrew Francis as Chiaki, and Saffron Henderson as Kazuko.
Disclaimer
The video is a podcast review, not the full film of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time." Viewers are encouraged to support the official release from Funimation, which includes bonus features. The podcast may contain mature language and spoilers. Opinions expressed are those of individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Dub Talk podcast as a whole.
Start
The Dub Talk podcast continues its "Summer at the Movies" series with a discussion of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time." This film is considered Mamoru Hosoda's premier original work, predating his later films like "Wolf Children" and "The Boy and the Beast." The hosts note that this is a rare instance of them covering a Canadian dub, produced by Ocean Studio.
The plot centers on Makoto, a high school girl who gains the ability to leap through time after an accident. Initially, she uses this power for personal gain and to avoid awkward situations, but she soon learns that her actions have unintended consequences on the lives of those around her. The hosts mention a twist involving one of the key characters, which they will spoil later in the episode.
One host saw the movie in 2012 and liked it, while the other is a newbie.
