HELLO WORLD
This world is overturned in its last one second.
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.
Hello World (2019) is a animation, romance, science fiction and drama film directed by Tomohiko Ito, released on September 20, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Takumi Kitamura, Tori Matsuzaka, Minami Hamabe and Haruka Fukuhara. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 419 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Hello World before you stream it.
Takumi Kitamura
as Naomi Katagaki – now (voice)
Tori Matsuzaka
as Naomi Katagaki – future (voice)
Minami Hamabe
as Ruri Ichigyou (voice)
Haruka Fukuhara
as Misuzu Kadenokouji (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
as Xu Yiyi (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
as Crow (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
as Tsunehisa Senko (voice)
Moka Hiraguri
as Female Student (voice)
Nanami Matsumoto
as (voice)
Keigo Hoshino
as (voice)
Ayaka Asai
as Schoolgirl (voice)
Ayaka Nanase
as Schoolgirl (voice)
Directed by Tomohiko Ito, written by Mado Nozaki.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 419 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on July 17, 2026
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Hello World (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Aniverse Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Hello World (2019) includes Takumi Kitamura, Tori Matsuzaka, Minami Hamabe, Haruka Fukuhara and Minako Kotobuki. The film was directed by Tomohiko Ito. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Hello World was released on September 20, 2019 and runs for 1h 38m.
Hello World (2019) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 419 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, romance and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Hello World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
