A Silent Voice is a 2016 Japanese animated drama film directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Kyoto Animation. It tells the story of a school bully and the deaf girl he torments, and their eventual friendship.
The film was released in Japan on September 17, 2016. It received critical acclaim, with several reviewers praising the film’s story and animation. It grossed ¥2.3 billion (US$21 million) at the Japanese box office and was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best Animated Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
A Silent Voice is a 2016 Japanese …