Visual craft
A Silent Voice: The Movie showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) 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: The Movie is essential anime
A deaf girl, a bully, and the long road to forgiveness
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) is shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
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 are new to anime or a longtime fan, A Silent Voice: The Movie delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the film invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
A Silent Voice: The Movie is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
A deaf girl, a bully, and the long road to forgiveness
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Story and setting
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.
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Characters and themes
A Silent Voice: The Movie invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
With Naoko Yamada at the helm, A Silent Voice: The Movie remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and drama storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 2h 9m.
Directed by Naoko Yamada.
Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How long is A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie runs 2h 9m.
What is A Silent Voice: The Movie 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.
Who directed A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie was directed by Naoko Yamada.
Where can I watch A Silent Voice: The Movie?
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