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Directed by Naoko Yamada, A Silent Voice: The Movie leans on a strong ensemble — Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yuuki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2016.
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In Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Makinohara.
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