2016年公開
映画 聲の形
京都アニメーション
ドラマ青春
2016年9月17日公開（劇場アニメ／上映時間130分）
A Silent Voice is a theatrical anime produced by Kyoto Animation based on Yoshitoki Oima's manga, released nationwide on September 17, 2016. It's directed by Naoko Yamada, known for the K-On! series, with a screenplay by Reiko Yoshida and music by Kensuke Ushio. The story opens with a striking scene: third-year high schooler Shoya Ishida quits the part-time job he's held, sells all the furniture in his room, and withdraws all his savings from the bank. Back in elementary school, Shoya, then a class bully, targeted Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf transfer student, and the fallout from that bullying left him isolated from the entire class. Five years later, now in high school, Shoya relearns sign language and reunites with Shoko. The story depicts how Shoya confronts the person he once hurt and the people around him, as he learns to accept himself.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
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📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A striking opening scene of withdrawing all his savings
The story opens with third-year high schooler Shoya Ishida quitting his part-time job, selling his furniture, and withdrawing all his savings.
02② His elementary school past of bullying a deaf transfer student
As a class bully in elementary school, Shoya targeted Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf transfer student, for bullying.
03③ Shoya becomes isolated from the entire class
When the bullying of Shoko comes to light, Shoya himself ends up isolated from the entire class.
04④ Five years later, Shoya relearns sign language and reunites with Shoko
Now in high school, Shoya relearns sign language and reunites with Shoko, the girl he once bullied.
05⑤ Delicate visual direction by Naoko Yamada
Director Naoko Yamada, known for the K-On! series, portrays the characters' inner emotions through delicate visual direction.
06⑥ Confronting those he once hurt and the people around him
At the film's core is how Shoya confronts Shoko and the people around him, whom he once hurt, and learns to accept himself.
07⑦ Theme song "Koi wo Shita no wa" by aiko
The theme song "Koi wo Shita no wa" by aiko gently accompanies the delicate emotional nuances of the story.
08⑧ Highly acclaimed at international film festivals
The film generated buzz at France's Annecy International Animation Film Festival and won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Animated Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The story's focus is on how Shoya, who takes the shocking step of withdrawing all his savings, changes through his reunion with Shoko. How his reunions with former classmates connect to his own atonement and growth is also expected to be a highlight.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
After bullying the deaf Shoko in elementary school, Shoya becomes isolated from the entire class and spends five lonely years. Now in high school, he relearns sign language, reunites with Shoko, and confronts his former classmates as he searches for a way to accept himself.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A film that carefully depicts heavy themes like bullying, isolation, and atonement through director Naoko Yamada's delicate visual direction. Recommended both for those seeking a moving drama and for fans of Kyoto Animation's work.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
The film generated buzz at the 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France and went on to win the Golden Goblet Award for Best Animated Film at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival, earning acclaim overseas as well. aiko's 36th single, the theme song "Koi wo Shita no wa," was released on September 21, 2016, timed with the film's release. The team of director Naoko Yamada, screenwriter Reiko Yoshida, and composer Kensuke Ushio would later reunite for Liz and the Blue Bird.
Shoya Ishida (CV: Miyu Irino)
The film's protagonist, who bullied the deaf Shoko in elementary school and was subsequently isolated by the entire class.
Shoko Nishimiya (CV: Saori Hayami)
The deaf heroine, who was bullied by Shoya back in elementary school, and reunites with him now that they're both in high school.
Yuzuru Nishimiya (CV: Aoi Yuki)
Shoko's younger sister, fiercely protective of her sister and harboring complicated feelings toward Shoya.
Tomohiro Nagatsuka (CV: Kensho Ono)
Shoya's classmate, who approaches the isolated Shoya with a genuine desire for friendship.
Naoka Ueno (CV: Yuki Kaneko)
Shoya's childhood friend, who harbors complicated feelings toward Shoko while remaining deeply involved with Shoya.
Miyoko Sahara (CV: Yui Ishikawa)
A former elementary school classmate of Shoya's group, who carries guilt over the events of their past.
Miki Kawai (CV: Megumi Han)
Another classmate of Shoya's group, whose gap between outward kindness and true feelings is explored in the story.
Satoshi Mashiba (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga)
Another classmate involved in the surrounding relationships tied to the events of their shared past.
Shoya Ishida (elementary school) (CV: Mayu Matsuoka)
The young Shoya from elementary school, depicted in the flashback scenes that mark the story's starting point, where he targets Shoko for bullying.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- The reason Shoya withdraws all his savings at the film's opening is gradually revealed as the story progresses.
- How Shoko truly feels about reuniting with Shoya is carefully depicted throughout the film.
- The guilt and regret each former classmate carries also becomes a key thread in the story.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"I just didn't want to make Nishimiya cry anymore." — A line where Shoya reveals his feelings toward Shoko, symbolizing their relationship.
"I like you, Ishida." — Shoko conveys this in sign language, in a striking scene that touches the story's core.
"Will you help me live?" — Shoya's words to Shoko, symbolizing the film's central theme.
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