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A Silent Voice

What is a silent voice?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Title A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)[4]
Year 2016[4]
Director Naoko Yamada[4]
Writer Reiko Yoshida[4]
Creator Yoshitoki Oima[4]

A Silent Voice is a 2016 Japanese animated coming-of-age drama film about a former bully, Shoya Ishida, who seeks to make amends with Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf classmate he tormented in elementary school.

Context

A Silent Voice is a Japanese animated coming-of-age drama film released in 2016 [4]. It follows Shoya Ishida, a former bully, as he attempts to atone for tormenting Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf classmate [1]. The story is commonly described as being about bullying, regret, and atonement [4]. The film is also associated with themes of friendship and vulnerability [2].

Documented claims

  • Shoya bullies Shoko because she is deaf. [1]
  • Shoko transfers to another school after the bullying. [1]
  • Years later, Shoya tries to make amends. [1]

Questions and answers

Is A Silent Voice a sad movie?

Yes, it deals with heavy themes like bullying and regret, but it is ultimately a coming-of-age story about friendship and vulnerability [2].

Is A Silent Voice still on Netflix?

The film is available to stream on Netflix [3].

Is A Silent Voice LGBTQ?

The film does not focus on LGBTQ themes; it centres on bullying, regret, and atonement [4].

Did Shoya and Shoko marry?

The film does not show them marrying; it focuses on Shoya's attempt to make amends with Shoko [1].

Sources

  1. A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. A Silent Voice Review — thegeekwave.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Watch A Silent Voice — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. A Silent Voice (film) — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment