Hello World

"This world is overturned in its last one second."

2019 1h 38m JA

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★7.3TMDB · 424

AnimationRomanceScience FictionDrama

Synopsis

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A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.

“This world is overturned in its last one second.”

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Cast

Takumi Kitamura
Naomi Katagaki – now (voice)
Tori Matsuzaka
Naomi Katagaki – future (voice)
Minami Hamabe
Ruri Ichigyou (voice)
Haruka Fukuhara
Misuzu Kadenokouji (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Xu Yiyi (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Crow (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Tsunehisa Senko (voice)
Moka Hiraguri
Female Student (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tomohiko Ito
Writers: Mado Nozaki, Tomohiko Ito, Kenji Muto
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tomohiko Ito, shot by Yoshiki Obata. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by 2027Sound. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Takumi Kitamura and Tori Matsuzaka and Minami Hamabe carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This world is overturned in its last one second.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9418812 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tomohiko Ito directs. Yoshiki Obata behind the camera. 2027Sound scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Tomohiko Ito, shot by Yoshiki Obata. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by 2027Sound. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Takumi Kitamura and Tori Matsuzaka and Minami Hamabe carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "This world is overturned in its last one second.".
6IMDB entry: tt9418812 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 9 themes, including "japan", "video game", "rehabilitation", "time travel".

The technical file

Cinematography: Yoshiki Obata
Original score: 2027Sound
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Hello World (2019)

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Alunauwie2026-07-17
★ 8/10
Hello World (2019) is a visually engaging sci-fi romance that blends time travel, virtual reality, and emotional storytelling into a thought-provoking narrative. While its complex plot can be confusing on the first watch, the emotional payoff, clever twists, and the optional spin-off episodes provide a richer understanding of the characters' motivations. It is a recommended watch for viewers who enjoy science fiction that invites discussion and rewards repeated viewings. BY ALUNAUWIE

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