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.

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Hello World (2019)

This world is overturned in its last one second.

★ 7.3/10 September 20, 2019 98 min

AnimationDramaRomanceScience Fiction

Director: Tomohiko Ito  ·  Writer: Mado Nozaki

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.

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Tomohiko Ito Tomohiko Ito

Cast

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

User Reviews (1)

Alunauwie
Alunauwie July 17, 2026
★ 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