A Silent Voice Made Me Cry (A Lot)

[@BonsaiPop]

Thank all of you for the support so far, i was really nervous releasing this but i wanted to be real with everyone, im just a person you know? Anyway, love you guys, be safe and please consider donating to kyoani! Also big shoutout to Ryan the white boy anime pleb who broke himself getting this out for you! -Mike

[@ScarletCandlelight]

Bonsai Pop hang in there you are loved don't forget

[@jstanley7968]

You talked about Japanese eugenics if you have the time check out Contraceptive Diplomacy by Aiko Takeuchi-Demirci. It goes into great lengths to show the influence and manipulation of Japanese feminism.

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

Minecraft music? Why!?

[@SephiMasamune]

Thank you for having the courage to share your story, Mike. We can see in your eyes and hear from your voice that it wasn’t easy, yet with this movie it was the best moment to cover it. Silent Voice is the best anime movie and movie in general i have seen, KyoAni has touched me with series like Clannad, Violet Evergarden and even series about the mundane things of life they just do so well (Lucky Star / K-on). Yet now the future of the studio is uncertain due to the actions of one man. I don’t want a world without KyoAni, i want to see their future project become real and them keeping to training young and talented animators. Please everybody, help KyoAni recover. Thank you.

[@matthewlugo2417]

Bonsai pop@ this is beautiful story and yea life does have its ups and downs and im glad to see your doing alright and still with us, idk if you only watch and review anime but if you play games too i want to highly recommend nier automata. Its theme is what it means to human and alive i think you of all people would understand and appreciate its messages

[@Pinnan777]

This movie is beautiful. I wish I could erase my memory and re experience this

[@JacobFuentes100]

Beautiful

[@brodyupton9155]

Same here it was a special journey, and I think it is my most favorite movie in General, I only hope for a sequel but with the recent tragedy I think we have bigger things to think about

[@1995creed]

Kitchen Man I recommend you read the manga. It has more plot points, character development, and a different ending.

[@swag858]

I always go through the same emotions that I did when I first saw it each time I rewatch it.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse1367]

You could read the better version of it: the manga.

[@shakibrahamani4583]

Never stop this channel please. This stuff really helps people.

[@Mm-ij9il]

I agree

[@chickenoodle3397]

300th like

[@pstmz_dennis]

True

[@GamaRayzOfficial]

You don't even know...

[@khletus8511]

So sad that someone decided to attack people who made this beautiful movie.

[@yhsad]

How do u mean that ?

[@khletus8511]

@@yhsad The studio of kyoto animation got set on fire by someone who claimed that they 'copyrighted' him. 33 people died

[@giijn]

@@khletus8511 35 now

[@zinn1as]

What the actual fuck

[@Jr-bn7kc]

It’s angering

[@Yokizeshi]

It's sad this wasnt a series because there's so much more build up and character development in the manga, but the movie was still gorgeous.

[@ptxemayo2868]

There is a series. It's called something else and it has these characters in it. Sadly I dont remember that it was called

[@ptxemayo2868]

There is also a manga that apparently continues the story.

[@Auris57]

@@ptxemayo2868 do you know the name of it?

[@LK_tutturu]

@@Auris57 except the original manga and maybe a special chapter for the movie debut, there is nothing else continuing the story to my knowledge

[@lifewithkids5231]

PTxE Mayo please tell the name?

[@raph8505]

You: "A Silent Voice is an awful movie" Me: Yelling "No it iSnT!" at my phone ready to throw at the wall

[@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS]

Ikr XD I was ready to fight a man when I heard that, I feel baited when I realized what he meant

[@JoshTML]

I beg of you to read the book/manga. It delves so much deeper into all of the characters and makes you even more attached to all of their journey even more so. When he first said "A silent voice is an awful movie" I thought he was talking about the fact of the book being 5x better than the movie and how the movie robs some of the characters of having any depth. Almost every character in a silent voice has an interesting personality, a deeper narrative and is overflowing with creative storytelling that it really broke my heart watching a 2 and a half hour movie that still didn't do it all Justice. It will always have a special place in my heart but I feel like no one reads the manga for it when it is so undeniably amazing.

[@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS]

The Manga is the reason I was so excited to see it animated actually, I want to re-read it at some point.

[@raph8505]

@@JoshTML Just by watching the movie I'm already to attached

[@pbrown4424]

Raphael Cruz I agree completely but I did re think of my life...and I had a mental breakdown

[@richardwarner2952]

I watch a lot of KZbin but by far this is one of the most influential channels I’ve seen when I see any of theses videos it inspires me to be better

[@megatron8561]

"fixing peoples problems wont fix yours" thank you, i mean it. I shouldve have known this a while ago but i didnt and it hurt me but i have learned from my mistakes and now im recovering

[@SapphireLibra3]

I... didn't try to kill myself... but I considered it once last year. It was scary. I was playing the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and... mid way I just stopped moving in the game. I realized in that instance that I didn't care what happened in the game. I stopped caring about _anything_. Everything went dark, and I suddenly realized that I didn't care if I lived or died anymore. That moment terrified me. I've always lived by the edict "Suicide is out of the question", but in that moment, _not_ committing suicide was the hardest thing ever. Sometimes, it's still hard. Mike, I wish I could hug you, and be one of those friends for you. I know the pain you go through all too well, and even now I'm trying to find the means to move forward. I pray that you and I can both keep pressing onward. *a message from one outside of the simulation*

[@kitnk6429]

I did the same in 9th grade. It was a rough time for me. Me and my family moved once again and i had trouble making friends at school. It didn't help that my parents were financially struggling at the time so they were always fighting. One night I just snapped and locked myself in the bathroom and it felt like everything just went blank; I didn't care about friends, family, or really anything else. It was horrifying because I honestly didn't know how to handle what I was feeling and thinking. Since that experience I try to help those that suffer from anxiety, depression, etc. To all of those that fight some sort of disability, whether it be mental or physical, just hang in there. It'll get better. It may take some time but it will get better.

[@WingItMan217]

Idk why but I feel like everyone considers it at some point in their life. I remember that I considered it a few times when I was struggling, but I got too scared and never went through with it

[@SafeKidd]

Sapphire Valley same here chief

[@yuhayee8177]

I also wanted at the age of 16. But didnt

[@Zorisura]

Especially in games where you farm hard but you have problems IRL so you say "Why am I doing this, it's nothing when I'm gone it's just a memory in the future, what good would this do to me what for fun? I'm spending hours and hours just to possibly get scammed on this game and all those hours are gone just for some person to take." I thought about this once while playing growtopia a game about farming and getting good items to sell so you can get more seeds for farming and take more hours of your life farming or spend it for materialistic things you only need to flex on people. It's a social game the only thing that kept me happy in the game are the people, people flex but there are some who help and watching someone grow to your level, someone who once was lower than you and is actually doing better and is also helping you... makes me feel like a parent... Deathscy. sorry I forgot to talk to you a year ago I promised to talk to you the month after you were the only caring friend I had online that I video chatted with you gave me thought about your country and people in Malaysia love you, man.

[@nurzumkommentierendasonstf8257]

If this Anime hadn't ended Happy, i would've gotten Depression.

[@weather9405]

theres a manga i think and if you think this is sad, try kimi no nawa if u haven't

[@johnbash-on-ger]

@@weather9405 Your Name. (Japanese: 君の名は。, Hepburn: Kimi no Na wa.) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Name

[@Marker09jwi]

Same

[@vinhbui3501]

This was one of my favorite movies and probably anime of all time but now the kyoani situation make me want to treasure it more

[@PikaKnightStudios]

A Silent Voice is by far my favorite animated movie, and my second favorite movie of all time. I'm going to lay some truth here. Not for attention or pity but for facts. I suffer from a condition known as Conversion Disorder. Yeah, I have depression and anxiety sure, but this is the big one. CD for everyone is different and affects everyone differently. It's a mental disorder that effects your body in a physical manner. When I was growing up I was physically, mentally, emotionally, physically abused by my father and step mother. I suffered for ten long years with that. Fast forward, I ended up dating someone who ended up abusing me in the same ways (different methods, but the same results for two years). I'm not going to get into it because that's not the point I am trying to make here. Conversion Disorder darn near destroyed me physically because of the surfaced trauma that I had suppressed. I couldn't eat (I dropped down to 108 pounds when I should've been around 160 for a healthy male), I couldn't breathe correctly, my chest would always lock up, I would vomit all the time, I had convulsions and even blacked out from the constant pain. Above all else, I couldn't walk for six months, the rest of the symptoms took a year to subside, some I have to this day nine years later. (2010-2019). My point in all of this is that I outright refused help. I demanded that I took on everything on my own. Granted a lot of my so called friends at the time stopped talking to me, and my gf at that time hung up on me after I called saying I was going to commit suicide, by the grace of God it failed though. Guys, girls, everyone reading this. PLEASE SEEK HELP. Mental illness is a disease. It's catastrophic to those that care about you, and I assure you they are out there. I may not know you, but I promise you I love you all! I was dealing with that stuff at 17, tried a numerous amount of times to self harm and kill myself. I'm 26 now; going for my bachelors degree and weigh a healthy 151.5 pounds and work out 2-3 days a week. IT DOES GET BETTER! But you have to give yourself time, my friends. BELIEVE ME. I lived the toughest years of my life and I know that I still have challenges awaiting, but that's the glory that is life!

[@BonsaiPop]

Hell yeah dude, rock on with that attitude 💪

[@akhandtripathipyz9888]

What is your favourite movie

[@omega_shalow]

Thank you for being here and voicing your struggle. You're amazing and I hope life is treating you well 3 years later. You're strong. Stay awesome, friend.

[@insankamil2909]

yeah, your most memorable movie?

[@Ducky190]

Thank you for this video it really hits hard to home.I appreciate the fact that you touched on your own story mental illness is not a joke.People that have mental stability will never understand unless they go through it themselves and it can happen to anyone.I myself suffer from bipoloar depression and severe anxiety from events that have happened over a progress of years.Bullying,harrasment,dysfunctional family problems all of that can happen to even the most well put together person.Rich or poor it just all depends on what is accessible to that individual and how they deal with what they are going through.I will be watching this movie for myself today.It looks like a beautiful film.I look forward to watching it for myself.

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

Person.Rich and today.It shouldn't be links. Sorry, oftopic. KZbin is just acting strangely.

[@Ikigaru]

I noticed that track from Katawa Shoujo, another genuine story about disability. Nice one

[@scmh1288]

Glad I wasn't alone in that detail.

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

Would you recomend that (I guess) anime?

[@scmh1288]

@@principleshipcoleoid8095 It's a VN. I'd recommend it for the most part.

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

@@scmh1288 thnks.

[@RyuzakiFan1]

Just tacking on a note that Katawa Shoujo has mature scenes and art if that matters. Still great though.

[@SkatKat]

Bonsai Pop, more like Bonsai *inaudible noises* "hold on I'm crying". It's cathartic to remember we're not alone in feeling horrible.

[@archafromdmc]

Yeah boi we can feel like shit but this way it'll be a pudle of shit.

[@clowdthebear]

The little sigh at the end as mike goes of camera is how I feel when I talk about my attempts, I connected with this video even more than I thought I would. Please keep making them, it helps.

[@TheMadSalviGaming]

This was one of the few who made me openly weep at many places. KyoAni holds a special place in my anime watcher heart. Love your takes on these wonderful anime series.

[@tomothy527]

did anyone hear the minecraft piano music playing

[@ptxemayo2868]

Ya😂

[@advixxc9186]

it’s all i could think of for a while 😭😭

[@bjas60]

I can’t stop hearing it now ik why he got copyrighted for

[@KaizokuGrey]

Yeah, and I was looking for this very comment lmao

[@griseoanimo]

that’s kingdom hearts sir

[@LiftedSpiritLife]

Thank you for you. Thank you for your truth. Thank you for being brave and compassionate enough to have this conversation. Thank you for sharing how this movie, studio, and the artwork that is animation moves your life. You're beautiful and inspiring.

[@lanidoodle6830]

8:31 one of my best friends is deaf and this action of putting your hair up hit my sooo hard. This means so much to somebody who has hearing aid that I don’t think many people understand. I cried for her and had to come back later after I recollected my myself. They handled this movie so well.

[@jordihaarman7482]

the part of 7:20, where he talks about, that you need to make good friends, not cool friends, is really getting to me now, I always have been a bit of an outcast but I tried to get on with the cool kids of the school/my class, and now that im in highschool, I have nobody, my old "friends" don't even like me anymore, I try to make new friends of course, but it always feels like im forcing them to talk to me. I hate that feeling, so im kind of in a place where shoya also was, I never look anyone in the eyes, except for my family. No one is probably gonna see this but, i just wanted to say it.

[@LE-yn5pu]

thank you for making this video and speaking about your past experience, it gives perspective to the young audience such as me and how to come to terms with forgiving one's self. Again thank you

[@DJKAFRUNEN]

"I want you to help me live" is one of the most powerful and beatiful phrases I've ever heard in a film. I absolutely love "A silent voice"

[@IMustBeNumb]

i cant..i saw this movie actually few days ago i just found a random amv with it...i didnt even know it was from the studio that had this recent tragidy...i'm 17 y/o that im not that stable in life right now. I dont like telling others that im facing hard times because i know others have it worse than me...i watched the movie just to pass time cause i had a off and wanted to watch anime...Tbh with yall i started crying in the first 10 minutes but i didnt think much of it, i just said to my self im just an emotional kinda guy but after the end of the movie and a lot of crying i realised how amazing this movie was and how wrong it was for me to watch it...not gonna lie it gave me pleasure watching it beacuse its a masterpiece but also it ruined me...thanks for the amazing video/s

[@noname583]

It doesn't mean you have to hold on to what you feel because other people are struggling more than you. Please tell someone close to you what you think. I think there are people like you who are facing hard times and can't tell anyone about it. If it's difficult, why don't you talk to complete strangers like people on Reddit??

[@QU67Reacher6]

I feel the same way when I get depressed. I almost tried to kill myself four... no, fuck - five years ago. That thought of, "Well why am I complaining? Why do I feel this way? So many people have it so much worse then me," kept coming back. At the time, it's a scathing put down that just fueled my depression. Now, I can acknowledge that there's some truth to that statement. Yeah, a lot of people have it worse. But we can only live our own lives. We all face our hardships, have to fight through our own lowest moments. So regardless of how cushy your life has or has not been, and regardless of how bad others have it, know this: If you're hurting, you can talk about it. If you're going through a low moment, you can talk about it. I think you should talk about it. That's the only way I've not only survived these past five years, but it's the only way I've gotten better. Now, I can acknowledge that other people have it worse. And because of what I went through, because of what my depression did and still sometimes does to me, I want to help other people. I want to try and make their lives better any way I can. Even if it's just in small ways. A random compliment, or a "Good morning!", or genuinely asking someone how they're doing, if they're okay. Cause I remember how much those few words would've meant to me five years ago. So I hope you're doing well today. But if not, how're you doing?

[@weather9405]

is it the cuco song cause i watch it for the exact same reason.

[@hagelslag9312]

"Many of you idolize Japan..." is something I heard often from people around me. I don't idolize the country at all, I'm mostly fascinated by it, especially in relation to art. I have small interest in anything political or when it comes to the economy, and this also counts for a country like Japan. I'm always surprised when someone says that to me while I'm like "but... that's not even relevant to the fact I watch anime, read manga or love any other art they have?" This isn't criticism, but it brought up memories related to that sentence I had. Just wanted to share, and I'm sure there have been people who feel the same?

[@Speed001]

Yeah. He just called us all weebs or rather otakus.

[@bonelesspizza3726]

same

[@technobloode9709]

Well what I or we really love is art not japan

[@LiteraryCurtastrophe]

I'm half deaf, my left ear basically doesn't work, and my right ear has a permanent high pitched ringing. Hearing has been an issue for me for my whole life. My parents paid a grand for hearing aids (which, for us, was a lot of money 20 years ago), but kids bullied me for them so much, I couldn't keep wearing them and refused to. I made a friend, a deaf girl. She once told me it must be hard for me. Too hearing for the deaf world, and too deaf for the hearing. This movie hits me really, really hard. About as hard as what that friend said. I was also ostracized and outcasted as a kid, by the same people who bullied me into not wearing hearing aids, oddly enough. I related to both the main characters in this movie really strongly, so it reached into dark corners of me that I've tried to put behind me, and rips it to the forefront... And makes me feel all the grief I crushed down and suppressed back then, just as a survival mechanism. I was still extremely depressed, but... The suppression kept it low enough to not unalive myself. Yeah. This movie is tough, and yet I've rewatched it repeatedly, because it is beautiful... And it still hits me where it hurts every single time. Just such a good movie.

[@Jacksonisratkai]

wow… thats amazing

[@sprit4099]

3:21 can we all just appreciate the minecraft background music

[@themodestgladiator9471]

sprit 409 I wouldn’t disagree with you

[@B2099-b2h]

The Chromosome Kid STFU u crazy bi*ch!!

[@Dragonchirp]

Bariq99 bruh, chill

[@B2099-b2h]

ρikꪖ ρikꪖ ρꪶɀ ꫀꪀᦔ ꪑꫀ sorry I got a bit angry..but I didn’t say that because of this comment..he commented on other people’s comments that he is Glad KyoAni was set on fire and he was glad people died in it..just because he thinks the studio sucks.. God damn I hate when I get negative..again sorry for my stupid and aggressive comment.. I am pretty sure he is just a 12 yr old trool but my god he got us..

[@Dragonchirp]

Bariq99 Oh, now that I know that, it’s fine to tell him to shut up! I understand now, so I’m completely ok with that now. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

I have to see this movie... the reveiw made me cry buckets. I need to see the whole thing. thank you Kyoani for telling such a beautiful story.

[@kmemz]

Great homage to Kyoto Ani, Inliterally watched this movie about two or three weeks ago so it's still pretty fresh in my mind too

[@ghostlyrazgriz5228]

A beautifully put together video for a beautiful movie. Our prayers are still with kyo-ani

[@theschoolbus4447]

❤ Much love to ya man. Glad you're here to give us these great videos. Appreciate all of the hard work and heart you put into this channel.

[@sunnysideup6708]

This movie doesn’t have those typical tears jerking moments, nobody’s gonna die, nobody’s gonna be separated, it doesn’t deal with heavy romance, it won’t make you cry, it isn’t like that at all. Instead it deals with social anxiety, depression, bullying, suicidal thoughts, disabilities, guilt and redemption. You won’t leave the cinema sad and in tears, you’ll leave the cinema appreciating your life a little bit more, feeling a little bit more sympathetic, looking at life a little bit differently. And that is just truly beautiful.

[@pyrexomaniac5362]

This film was one of the best i have seen. Thank you making the video on it Bonsai Pop!

[@Jonjon326]

4 years later and I’ll say this video is one of the best I’ve ever seen from any creator this hole video every time I watch it touches my heart nbs ❤

[@justinjames2090]

When you started talking homogeneity at 9:30, it got me thinking of the manga. It went a little bit further into Shouko's home status, her father had left the family after realizing that his daughter was deaf. Her mother being accused of having tainted his bloodline.

[@arslanmalik151]

me and my non anime best friend watch silent voice last night . This movie and violet evergarden save me for almost end my life

[@Chem_Haz]

I know this might start all over, but the violet evergarden movie might be cancelled..

[@Chem_Haz]

@Ryan WHITE Gee thx for this info, srsly thx

[@Chem_Haz]

@Ryan WHITE OH SHIT, ITS AFTER MY BIRTHDAY

[@voidstxtion]

I watched that beginning part a bunch of times thinking I had a hearing problem cause he said it was an awful movie

[@Notius]

Awful as in unpleasant, not bad. Makes sense considering the subject matter.

[@radelement3987]

lmao I did the exact same thing

[@biddleeewho4181]

Same here

[@piratemaxine]

I was heavily considering going back but continued to listen

[@gamerboi6974]

This is a beautiful analysis on a silent voice it’s so beautiful sometimes I come back to it for comfort thank you for releasing this video.

[@josephchilton181]

I appreciate what you do Mike. Figured I'd share that with you as you've shared a lot with us.

[@darrenklooosterman3206]

this is almost the exact same experience i had with this movie, it gave me a huge wake up call, it aloud me to move on from the depression i was stuck in 4 years ago, it was something i couldnt move on from, because it was something i never trusted anyone with the information of, no one knew i was ever depressed, i used the excuse that i didnt want to be a burden to keep myself from having to confront it, saying it was in the past, but this movie geve me the courage and aloud me to realize i had to talk with my closest friend about what i had been through, and eventually i have been able to speak about it to all my close friends. ive been stuck again without a way to go, but this video helped me realize whats important again, so thank you

[@vintagemarion]

This had me crying. Great analysis and also thanks for a personal connection.

[@bfan82]

A while ago (maybe 26 years ago), I have had those feelings of taking myself out of here thinking other's lives would be easier, my life ultimately didn't matter (my brother has had the same feeling and tried to end his life about 15 years ago...he survived and is in a much better state). Having the right ppl around you is HIGHLY imperative. They help that light at the end of the tunnel show a little brighter everyday. My pastor helped me when I actually spoke the words of ending my life. Coincidentally, I'm watching this video two days before my 37th birthday. I have my waning moments here and there (not to the degree of physical harm), but I'm so thankful for life. My heart goes out to all those families that have to deal with these situations. Speak up if you're in that state of mind...take it very seriously when others reach out to you. Be kind to one another because you never know if your words and/or actions is the spark that lights another's fuse. Peace and blessings.

[@bellonasservant4496]

KyoAni is an awesome studio and "A Silent Voice" is my favorite movie, but they did not give "birth" to it (the story). A Silent Voice is original created by Yoshitoki Ōima. KyotoAni just adapted her original Manga into a movie, so we should be fair and credit the Original Autor for the Story. It sounds like you give all credit to KyoAni and arent aware that its an adaptation of a manga. If you like the "Silent Voice" Anime, i can only highly recommend reading the manga. The Manga tells the same story, but goes much further into detail and tells the story a few chapters past the movies ending.

[@matheusjezini]

I really hate when people try and try to say READ THE MANGA like it's always a better experience. I haven't read this manga but I will at some point, but I'm damn sure it won't move me like the movie did. You know why? Because a movie is simply a better way to tell a emotional story. The visuals, the sound and the voice acting blend in one perfect final products that a manga could never give you. That's my opinion, no matter how good a manga is, if the mobie is done RIGHT it'll always be better. Specially in emotional bits.

[@bellonasservant4496]

@@matheusjezini Yeah thats a YOU proplem! the point is not read the manga because manga, the point is the manga is the original and the anime is only a rough translation, or interpretation of that. If you want the original and whole experience you have to read, or watch the source what ever that may be. And its only a recommendation. You get a bigger picture of the stories in a book, or manga most of the time, because the books and mangas can spend much more time than a rushed medium like a movie or tv show can. If you cant get enough invested in a manga, or book than you lack imagination. For others this is not the case, I experience the storys of mangas as if they hapan right in front of me, there is no difference in how i remember the drawn events of a manga compared to a movie. People will always recommend the original mangas and books. The knowledge and experience you get out of them is much broader if you dont lack imagination. So getting angry that you dont get the same experience out of mangas doesnt paint your charakter very well.

[@matheusjezini]

@@bellonasservant4496 You misinterpreted. A book certainly paints the whole picture better. You get more development everywhere and a better all round story. BUT, the emotional moments will ALWAYS be better in a visual medium with sounds. I'm talking strictly about the emotional moments, the moments that move you and such. They absolutely happen in books but if a movie does it RIGHT it's ALWAYS better and that's only natural. Also, mangas and books aren't the same thing. Most good mangas can't compare to good books in the writing department in my opinion. Mangas rely much more in the visuals and that's obvious because books don't have any. And if you rely on visuals then a tv version done well will be a better option to convey the emotional moment at hand. I do get emotional reading manga as everyone does and often remember those moments as fondly as I do with the ones I watched in anime but at the moment those moments happened I can't lie and say the one on the tv didn't move me more because I'm human and human respond more to visual and sound as opposed to writing. That's just how it is. Also remember I'm comparing good mangas to good anime, or a good manga compared to a good adaptation of that same manga. I'll repeat it one last time, if the movie does a good job in the emotional moments it'll always be better than in the manga. Panels simply can't convey the same feelings as an animated version with good voice acting and good soundtrack to back it.

[@bellonasservant4496]

@@matheusjezini Than dont use words like hate. The Full experience is still in the manga, wich is not only the original, but has also lots of events and details the watered down anime has not. For myself i prefer the full story rather than something less, that just appeals more to simple emotion. So i disagree. Your right that in an optimal world, the movie would have all the scenes the manga has and it would be the optimal experience (... unless there is a video game, wich could be an even better) But in reality it misses so much important events and has not enough time to breathe and unfold itself. Hence why the manga is still the more emotional experience. In the end its your own taste whats more important to you. Thats why its silly to get angry over it, when people have clearly good reasons why for many the manga is the more emotional and impactfull experience.

[@kiddroach7156]

​@@matheusjezinilate reply, but I just read the manga and the story and character development is better then the film. I did like certain aspects of the film more especially the ending. Over all if you love this movie. You should broaden your horizons and try reading the manga.

[@subutainoyan9138]

Thank you for saying you care - it means a lot and helps a lot

[@jsrausch22]

Shoya kind of looks like a grown up Mineta in the thumbnail.

[@darielsantos8795]

There’s a special place in hell for u

[@mrtegs]

@@darielsantos8795 XD

[@shunyamada1500]

More like shinso

[@cringeweebooo60]

Please don’t remind me of Mineta

[@mooir7490]

J R ABSOLOUTLEY NOT

[@individualadvocate6615]

I have been struggling. I’ve lost a lot recently. I still have much to be grateful for. Unfortunately I can’t experience this movie the way most do, but I needed to see your video so thank you.

[@ling2553]

A Silent Voice is one of those films that you HAVE to see.

[@kingcrimson1916]

"Make good friends, not cool friends..." that is great advice. I was also on that same boat. But somewhere in 10th grade it changed. And I did make good friends and still am friends with them until this very day.

[@6scar911]

I didn't know that happened to Kyoto Animation. I just finished the film. It made me tear up as I can relate, but the knowledge that people that made this beauty were murdered hit me hard. May they rest in peace and make beautiful art wherever they reside now.

[@TECHN01200]

When you said there were spoilers and to go watch it, I did. The movie is a masterpiece.

[@SomeRoguishChick]

Just discovered this channel, excited to binge all of this amazing content ❤❤

[@princessthyemis]

I AM GLAD YOU ARE STILL ALIVE. STAY ALIVE!!! the world will always need you

[@yeosangmybeloved]

Thank you for this. I'm glad your still here. You are strong and you are loved.

[@Dracossaint]

I didnt hear about the tragedy till now... Thank you for bringing this to light and sharing your story. I can sympathize with thouse feeling of shojo and you have shown in this video. Thank you bringing attention to this fundraising effort

[@ashenarrows579]

I'm happy that this movie found me when I felt like the characters. If it was a little earlier or later I either wouldn't have believed what it had to say or I would've ignored it because I was too far gone. The fact that a movie can help someone feel so seen and help this much in not only putting them back on track but also forming new philosophies is mind-blowing to me. This movie is one of the reasons I am still here, and probably the main reason that I became a psychology major, because in that moment as I watched it with a hurting mind and soul, too tired to keep going, it showed me that life was worth something.

[@Drstrange3000]

This movie was a gem. I still think about it and loved every painful minute if it. Unfortunately, I am mentally unstable right now, so I will just like the video.

[@bluny8392]

Thank you for sharing your story in such a strong way. This video is fantastic.

[@Berthier90]

Thank you for this ......out of my deepest inner Thank you ......i cried a bit or to be honest the whole video ....it Touched me so much!

[@senh4944]

I just finished the movie and came to KZbin to find a video on it. Thank you very much! Personally, A silent voice really hits hard. The characters (especially Shoya) are so sincere and beautifully human. It deserves a special place in my heart

[@miichika]

Im actually stuck in my current life. I cant seem to move forward with deciding what I want to do. I cant make real connections with people anymore, I forgot how and I cant even deal with the fact that I am destitute and living off other people. The idea of working a job truly terrifies me and eventually is going to lead to me being homeless. I dont know how to ask people for help anymore sadly. I really appreciate this movie though, it was a breath of fresh air and is something Id recommend non-anime fans to watch. It totally breaks the gross stigma that anime has when it comes to overly sexual themes and other stuff that keeps "normies" away from it. Maybe one day Ill come out of this issue I have, maybe not. To the people who have, I commend you and wish you the best. I hope KyoAni can heal from this, they truly are the best animation company in the business.

[@trainerlyra3]

a bit late to this one, but thank you for talking about your struggles. this movie is beautiful, and inspires us to talk about so many things -- this february my boyfriend was in one of the worst depressive funks i've ever seen him in, and this movie was what got him to finally start talking about things again and began to heal. and also, seriously again, thank you for talking about your own attempt. it's something that people need to hear about, so maybe we can stop being so embarrassed to talk about it. silence is what kills, and as you say, it's important to not be alone in it. i also am a survivor, and have lost a few friends to themselves. it's so hard to think about what i would've done to everyone around me, like what my friends did to me and their families and other friends... it's so hard. to hear someone talk about it so blatantly, it means a lot. never stop what you're doing. thanks for the beautiful video and beautiful commentary, as always.

[@FrizFroz]

I could be wrong, but I believe it was implied that the hospital scene with Shoko and her grandma was about them finding out that her grandma's illness was terminal, not that Shoko's hearing was deteriorating. Either way, thank you for being forefront about your own experiences, and for this well-constructed and personal review of the show - very much needed amidst all the tragedy that has befallen us in the past couple months. Love all of your work, but this tops the lot.

[@hokieham]

It’s an Audiometry Lab. I don’t think the grandmother would be getting that info from there.

[@mnicholas]

That scene actually meant Shoko discovering that she has completely lost hearing on her right ear due to the damage done by Shoya pulling her hearing aids during elementary school. That is why Shoko only wears one left hearing aid after.

[@blindeyes404]

At the age of 13 was my first time thought about ending my life. At age 15 just after graduating highschool I feel so low that almost end it there. But I told myself that lets give it 1 more chance, 1 more day. I kept telling myself that almost everyday. 5 years later im still here. Never get tired of giving yourself another chance.

[@DavuxMakesMusic]

I was about to launch a crusade because of those first couple seconds

[@Anime.art.senpai]

Someone on discord told me to watch a silent voice at the time it was 1am on the last day of winter break so when I woke up it would be the first day of school I ended up crying at 3am

[@NeillGuitars]

Even though it's just a clip from the movie, when she says "I'm doing the best I can" I still start crying.

[@paulkelsey1881]

God bless you and everyone in your life this made me sad not because of the anime (which is tragic) but because hearing your story and looking at myself Ive never climbed out of my own hole and I really need to try now more than ever cause I've never let myself try before thank you for making videos man and I hope you keep making them for as long as your happy doing it 🤘🤘🤘😭

[@HelloPokket]

Honestly this made me cry because I literally am dealing with depression again. I watched the movie a week ago and I definitely feel it in different ways from being a jerk growing up to suicidal thoughts. Also you should do a video about Angel Beats. 💕

[@themayhemera3046]

hope all is well w u and know u aren't alone

[@sidhant.16]

I remember watching this video during peak covid and at the time i didn't really have a single youtuber that i felt connected with, and then i stumbled upon this video. Thank you so freaking much.

[@TopShaggaTre]

Ive watched it like 3 times EVERYTIME I CRIED SO MUCH

[@Zerostryker99]

This movie was one of the most beautiful films I’ve ever watched. Not just because of the animation but because of the motifs and issues they made a focus on. I related heavily to Shouya as Ive gone through similar events. It did cause some triggers about the things I’ve faced and lived through but thats the thing, I lived through it. I may not be proud of some of the things I’ve done but at least now I have something I can look back on to remind myself to never walk down that road ever again. I have some friends, not many but they’re the best people who relate and help and are truly great friends. And this film really helped me realize the level of depression and anxiety I was living in after suffering through bullying, dysfunctional family issues, and just traumatic events. I’ve got my days where it’s hard to wake up and to get moving to do something. Where the world just feels like it’s gray. Colors don’t really stand out and everything is just too heavy to deal with. And other days I’m fine. Over the years, I’ve tried to end my life on several occasions. Not proud of the fact that I even tried but I did. There’s hope. There’s a silver lining even if we don’t see it. And for others also fighting depression, anxieties, and traumas, I’m right there with you. And so are many others. Don’t give up. Don’t give in. Life does and can get better. Focus on what makes you happy and what makes things easier to handle. Hobbies, walking, etc. You do matter and you are loved. I love all of those who are suffering from any of the things above. And I mean it. I love watching your videos @BonsaiPop, so keep it up and also for having the strength to share and share advice. It’s not easy and takes a great deal of courage. Hugs and love everyone!

[@mrfreshest4608]

Now I see why this movie is soo popular and soo good 😭

[@imsuchaloner5000]

Life sucks I also tryed ending it but didn’t work but I just try to make ppl that care about me happy bc even tho I’m going through stuff I don’t want them to suffer even tho I have a crapy family I just keep going and just try not to think about only myself but the ppl around me

[@taylorveldhuis8269]

Ah im crying same thing here you guys know my story I LOVE you guys so much💙❤

[@saintrecent]

I was a minute or so into this video thinking I wouldn't watch this movie just because I ususally don't. I mostly come here for the commentary or just to see your thoughts but i don't know what something in me just changed for half a second and I couldn't do anything but watch the movie. So I did. I literally just finished watching it as I'm writing this but I can't say anything other than I'm happy I did. Every now and then you find a piece of art be it movie, book, game or comic that just inexplicably adds to your life, and I would bet this movie would add to yours.

[@taleishathiele5990]

This video had me tearing up a bit. I watched A Silent Voice late one night on a whim and I'm incredibly happy that I watched it. KyoAni did a wonderful job handling a pretty difficult subject. Also, thank you for sharing your own experience. I personally have never been able to discuss my low points, I'll never be brave enough to openly share. But hearing that you've come out on the other side actually feeling grateful for being alive is encouraging for those who don't currently see a way out. Much love to you ❤

[@renrewplayz3156]

Wow the introduction of the FFX song really hit the heart strings. This movies broke me down and I found myself sobbing on the train. I followed this up by watching it 5 more times and sobbing every time. 10/10 movie, I will always recommend it.

[@AbominablePoppy]

I really appreciate the content warning :) You guys do such great work, love the video

[@c.r.bouton1842]

A Silent Voice made me realize what I was doing with myself. I was putting up a show that made me seem like a happy person, when in reality my mental health was quickly declining. By mid-June I had recovered and I watched a Silent Voice. The movie's emotions and story were so relatable, I have never cried so much during a movie. Thank you Kyoto Animation, for providing the world with such a masterpiece. #PrayforKyoAni

[@MelonTartVA]

I was alone all throughout school, only making friends afterwards with people who understand me. And KyoAni has done so much for me beyond this movie. But this movie hit me hard throughout, as a victim of bullying. KyoAni showed me there were others like me and I could connect with them (Lucky Star), that hard work doesn't always pay off (Sound! Euphonium), and that even though your different you can still get along (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid). And most importantly..... it showed me that I can move on from my past trauma, it will be hard, but I can do it (A Silent Voice).

[@cowl6867]

Me too pal, me too 😔😢

[@dragonmaster3030]

Sometimes not knowing how to feel can be worse then knowing your own feelings because at least you could know what to do, but if you don't know how yourself feels then you have no direction or idea if where to go next

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

regarding sterilization, there was a point where they did sterlize people in mental hospitals forcfully. I think well in to the 70s... you could be instilutionalized for any reason. among the various mental conditions, not speaking english, gay, deaf were also reasons a person could find themselves growing up and growing old in those terrible places. my cousin came close to it when he was a toddler. that was the doctors advice becausze his motor skills were poor. Mam'maw put her foot down.... was sadly too much of a lady to put her foot up the doctor's ass but I think he got the jist.

[@asmrazlinshorts]

Thank you for beautiful testimony and you are blessed to be here. You're here not by accident, you're here for a purpose. I know it took a lot of courage to tell your story and this is a testament to your healing.

[@happykiwi8407]

i just feel so sad and to much pain

[@andyguzman636]

That small bit about the grandmother actually mad me cry just like this movie did so many times as well i know im a bit late but i enjoyed this video so much thank you for releasing such videos and I hope that everything is going good for you. 👍🏻

[@TheLonelyLuneon]

I had my suspicions seeing the tattoo placement and piercings. While I don't like the movie's story, I do like the effect it has on others. Fans of anime who've previously bullied someone come to see how their behavior affected others and some even publicly apologized for what they've done in the past. Which is good. Sure, apologies don't erase the past but it's good to see they aren't bad people through and through.

[@Jaydawg1030]

This is the realest shit I’ve watched in a long time. Cried all over again. Definitely been sort of head space before, more times than I care to admit. Don’t be ashamed of what happened. Share your story, you never know who you can help. Thank you man. First video I’ve seen of yours, and hands down, I’m an instant subscriber.

[@guilhermefernandes9094]

I tried to kill myself in 2011...but I was to scared...I tried to jump bridge but I didn't jump... Today I'm still depressed but I don't want to die...it's like...idk...I want to sleep, have the best dreams of my life and never wake up... Also the friend (only) I like the most moved to France and I not able to see her anymore. Hope you're doing well and a tight hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Wakeupdormouse]

I am so glad, every day, that you are still with us. It pushes me forward

[@seankim5762]

How dare u use MINECRAFT MUSIC IN A DEPRESSING WAY, NOW I WILL HAVE DEPRESSION BCUZ OF U.

[@definitelyaturtle3650]

I'm not the only one who noticed that yay

[@seankim5762]

He truly broke our hearts lol

[@dratpenquin9263]

JAZZMAN 69 😂

[@lukeutting3412]

The way you speak an your perspective on how to live resonate with me I really appreciate it

[@animeproblem1070]

Honestly the dub doesn’t have the impact the sub does especially with the desk scene where she doesn’t have the words to say what she means

[@bonzo537]

Thank you. This video very heavily connected with me. I have already seen the film multiple times. And I understand how I feel that this film understands me and my own mental problems. In 2013 I attempted. Its a massive miracle that I'm still alive. Those doctors saved me. But the thought of me doing what I did all those years ago will forever haunt me

[@timexdistance1615]

Youre super wrong.

[@Funnyfailreactors]

I don’t think he is

[@Fox0fNight]

...about what?

[@pansonapanda]

Life is a mysterious beauty. Always pushing and pulling. A silent voice really creates something very impactfull. And out of all the scenes i've seen i really love the egg scene. It just conveys depth within as he is all grown up with mistakes clinging to him yet his mother gives him a push forward where he begins a change and where he finally takes a look at relief.

[@renrenrenrenrenrenrenrenrenren]

America does have a history of forced sterilization, especially of people of color and with disabilities. Please don’t jump to the conclusion that we don’t have a history full of eugenics just because Japanese culture comes off as more conservative. You need to be more thorough about your research, this was a very irresponsible and dangerous anecdote to just throw out. We’ve always been just as bad about “racial purity”.

[@bfan82]

I don't think he was pushing that Americans are better historically. Just playing devil's advocate.

[@jazminehampton2830]

I could understand some of the same feelings because life is hard as hell man and the advice that we need at certain ages are definitely crucial to our development.

[@GuyKinzokuni]

Man, having Katawa Shoujo music in the background was incredibly fitting. Still hits me hard whenever I hear the somber tones from certain scenes. No two things have impacted me as emotionally as Katawa Shoujo and A Silent Voice.

[@xLucent]

I rlly like how this moving is kinda getting popular again I love it so much so impactful I never cry in movies or anime but this by far just makes me cry on a lot of scenes it’s crazy

[@elpiniki37]

What an absolute masterpiece this movie is! The direction, animation and soundtrack…phenomenal. I have never cried as much in any other movie. The manga is even better. Full of symbolism and thematically complex concepts, and at the same time very simple, human ones. Connection, interpersonal love and self love. Bearing the shame and guilt. Bridges and koi everywhere. Hit me hard because when I was young I bullied once a boy that liked me (as I later found out). Thank you for this review, great commentary and thank you, for still being here. ❤️