Mamoru Hosoda to Attend Special Anime Screening in Casablanca

Anime fans in Morocco will have a rare opportunity to meet one of Japan's most celebrated animation directors, as Mamoru Hosoda is scheduled to attend a special screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (La Traversée du temps) in Casablanca. The event will take place on November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Ciné-Théâtre Lutetia. The acclaimed 2006 animated feature will be presented in its original Japanese language with French subtitles, offering audiences the chance to revisit the film on the big screen in the presence of its director.

Originally released in 2006, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time follows Makoto Konno, an ordinary high school student whose life changes dramatically after she unexpectedly gains the ability to travel through time. Initially using her newfound power to solve everyday problems and avoid uncomfortable situations, Makoto gradually discovers that changing the past can have unforeseen consequences for the people around her. Blending science fiction, romance, comedy, and emotional storytelling, the film explores the importance of personal choices, friendship, and the passage of time.

The screening is featured in the cultural programme of the Institut Français du Maroc, with the Embassy of Japan in Morocco and the Tokyo National Museum identified as official partners. The event's promotional poster also features the Embassy of France in Morocco and the Institut Français, highlighting the cultural institutions involved in this special occasion. A commemorative 70th-anniversary emblem is also displayed on the poster, accompanying the collaboration between French, Moroccan, and Japanese cultural representatives.

The event is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Ciné-Théâtre Lutetia, located at 19 Rue Tata in Casablanca. Standard admission is priced at 50 MAD, while reduced tickets are available for 30 MAD. Reservations can be made through the Institut Français website. For Moroccan anime enthusiasts, the screening represents an opportunity to experience one of Mamoru Hosoda's most recognized films in a cinema setting while welcoming the filmmaker himself to Casablanca.