時をかける少女
"There is a future that we can't wait for."
Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Cast: Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi, Mitsuki Tanimura
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Time waits for no one.
Context
Appears on the blackboard and is echoed by Aunt Kazuko as she warns Makoto about her powers.
Meaning
The central philosophical thesis of the film, emphasizing that time is a one-way street regardless of our ability to revisit the past.
未来で待ってる (Mirai de matteru) / I'll be waiting in the future.
Context
Chiaki's final words to Makoto before he departs back to his own era.
Meaning
A poignant promise of hope that transcends temporal boundaries, shifting the focus from 'fixing the past' to 'meeting in the future.'
すぐ行く、走って行く (Sugu iku, hashitte iku) / I'll be right there. I'll run there.
Context
Makoto's response to Chiaki's promise, signifying her newfound resolve.
Meaning
Reflects Makoto's transformation from a girl who 'leaps' to avoid things to a woman who 'runs' toward her goals and her loved ones.
Sometimes all it takes to fall in love is the guts to try.
Context
Aunt Kazuko giving romantic advice to a confused and avoidance-prone Makoto.
Meaning
Highlight's the film's theme that the fear of a 'wrong' choice shouldn't stop one from making any choice at all.
Explore More About This Movie
Dive deeper into specific aspects of the movie with our detailed analysis pages