Light of the World vs The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.8/10 for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time). Light of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 38m. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the older of the two (2006 against 2025). Both are animation, drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Light of the WorldThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Audience score★ 8.3/10★ 7.8/10
Year20252006
Length1h 24m1h 38m
GenresAnimation, Drama, Fantasy, MusicAnimation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJohn J. Schafer, Tom BancroftMamoru Hosoda
Main castJesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim HeideckerFumihiko Tachiki, Keiko Aizawa, Keiko Yamamoto, Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida

Synopsis

Light of the World

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

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