The consecrated director Mamoru Hosoda surprises again by personally adapting his classic movie Toki O Kakeu Shoujo ( The Girl Who Leapt Through Time ) in Novel format. The work, originally released as an anime in 2006, won fans around the world with its combination of science fiction and teenage romance.
Romance with launch scheduled for August 2025
Kadokawa Editora confirmed that the book will be released on August 29, 2025 , containing 264 pages , plus 8 colored pages with features of the feature film . That is, an unmissable opportunity for those who want to dive again in the emotional and nostalgic universe of protagonist Makoto Konno, now through the literary narrative.
Hosoda rewrite the story inspired by Yasutaka Tsutsui's original work and promises to unpublishedly exploit the feelings and reflections of the characters. After all, few know this story as well as their own director.
A new experience for fans and readers
So if you are a fan of animation or want to know this Japanese science fiction jewel from another perspective, this special edition is highly recommended. Even the publication should reinforce the authority of Hosoda not only as director, but also as an author, expanding his legacy in Japanese pop culture.
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