So I watched "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" last night as part of my anime movie marathon with some friends, and aside from it being a great movie, watching it through I realised that it wasn't a direct adaptation of the 60's novel but instead a loose sequel and as such the protagonist of the novel makes an guest appearance in the anime film. It was a pretty cool concept.
I'd really recommend both the movie and the novel.
I'd really recommend both the movie and the novel.