Animation and direction
Fight choreography, lighting, and character acting help A Silent Voice stand out among other acclaimed animation series.
A Silent Voice is shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
At a Glance
Full titleA Silent Voice: The Movie
DirectorNaoko Yamada
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
StudioKyoto Animation
GenreAnimation · Drama · Romance
Why A Silent Voice is worth your time
A deaf girl, a bully, and the long road to forgiveness
A Silent Voice (2016) opens with shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion.
When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again...
until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, A Silent Voice is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
Characters you follow
The cast grows under pressure — viewers stay for relationships and choices, not only battles or plot twists.
Pacing and structure
A Silent Voice mixes quiet scenes with spikes of tension, making it strong for binge sessions and rewatch hunting for foreshadowing.
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Story
A deaf girl, a bully, and the long road to forgiveness
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World and premise
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
02
How the story starts
But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion.
03
Characters and conflict
When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again...
04
Stakes rise
until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more.
05
Themes and tone
He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
06
Why fans keep watching
A Silent Voice keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Theatrical runtime: 129 minutes.
Released Sep 2016.
Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance.
Studios / networks: Kyoto Animation, ABC Animation, Kodansha.
TMDB user score: 8.4/10.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: 95%.
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FAQ
What is A Silent Voice about?
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion.
How long is A Silent Voice?
Runtime: 2h 9m.
Is A Silent Voice worth watching?
With a TMDB score of 8.4/10, A Silent Voice ranks among the most discussed anime in its category. Fans praise its pacing, animation, and character work.
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