Forgiveness at its Core: The Psychology Behind A Silent Voice

[@Oneaverageboi]

"You are not your mistakes, you are more than your misgivings and you deserve your own happiness" That made me cry

[@maxfrombeyblade]

One average boi it’s a strange concept to comprehend that’s for sure. A lot of people struggle with this. And it’s not surprising. How is one to forgive themselves and others in cases where they’ve done horrible things? I’m struggling with my own past as a bully. This movie was definitely a hard watch for me. Reminded me of the days I regret so much as a bully. But also made me question a lot about redemption and self forgiveness and forgiveness of others...I still don’t know what to feel lol

[@Sifat_Rashid]

@@maxfrombeyblade same here..forgiving own self seems a easy way out but its the only way i can think of i will try to do it

[@nicholasparedela1841]

We need more anime like this

[@fayojixe9925]

Indeed

[@problematicprincess6270]

@@fayojixe9925 definitely

[@Trident-py6qr]

While I would agree, I like the fact that this anime and manga is kinda like a one of a kind (at least to me, I haven’t heard of any other manga that touches on these subjects before)

[@fayojixe9925]

Trident 5374 Same, this one is unique in everyway and that’s what make it special.

[@bbgm808]

Nicholas Paredela ikr, no anime movie has stayed in my mind for as long as this one. This vibe I got from the film was so distinct and unlike anything else.

[@kahnadah]

This anime destroyed me. I had to shut it off at times to cry. I knew this experience. I was bullied, a lot, when I was younger. I'm now 45, and have no life at all. Things just happen to me, and I just let them. I wanted so much for Shouko and Shoya to get past their self blame and guilt, because that might mean I can too. So much about this anime hurt. Shouko being bullied for simply existing made me mad beyond words. Whenever I tell someone that I like anime and they say something like that's just porn cartoons, I point them to this film. This is great storytelling, characterization and plot at it's finest. Kyoto Anime seems to be the king of this type of production.

[@greatfate]

It's actually funny how I was affected by this the same way, only I was actually the bully, I bullied a mentally challenged kid so much that he eventually left the school, after he left I felt absolutely horrible and wished for the day I meet him again to somehow make up for what I did, it's quite fascinating how this movie makes it so that both the reformed bully and the bullied person can relate to this movie.

[@Desenrad]

@@greatfate I hope you grow into a better person. I can kind of understand the being bullied side. Stuff sticks for life and people form their life like clay as they go through these years in school growing up.

[@mg_KEZER]

Hey I just want you to know it’s ok, I’ve made what feels like unforgivable mistakes in my life and I’ve been picked on but I’m trying to heal now before it leads me down a dark road, I’m 18 now and I still have lots of time, but I wanna live my life, the thing is, we can’t change the past, so you just gotta change the future. You may think your life is nothing and you’re going nowhere and that you’ve wasted all this time and that’s it’s impossible, but it’s not, and none of what happened to you was your fault, your life matters and you deserve peace love and happiness, it’s just like shoko said “you can change starting now” I believe in you, do what you want to do in life, write your own destiny

[@mohammedbinghaith6602]

Hope you’re much better now buddy

[@ruiisuuu7604]

"I must have stuttered" killed me. Great analysis, subbed :)

[@joyboy405]

freud would be proud

[@Ireallylovelasagnasomuch]

Me too 😭

[@hemangvaidya1875]

As a Psychology Major, I'd like to say that on the analysis end, you've explained a couple of things better than I could have. Really great video, especially considering how much research it looks like you've put into this. Keep it up!

[@Kamimashita]

Thank you so much! I try to keep everything as accurate as possible, so it means a lot to be vetted by someone in the field :P More to come!

[@aliasjon8320]

The whole kawai scene in high school in the manga hit me hard. Shoya starts questioning his own memories and dire everything at himself. Like the scene was painful enough in the anime but now because of the manga I know what was going through his head as he grabs his mouth almost vomiting.

[@pesky2119]

Technically speaking Shoko forgived Ishida the moment they reunited, but Ishida only redeemed himself when he sacrificed himself for Shoko.

[@viktoriabrun6345]

I think he redeemed himself before though, throughout the story his small acts showed that he cared.

[@beyondviolet]

I don’t really think it was a sacrifice, it was really just an accident. He probably would have sacrificed himself anyway, but I’m just saying that’s probably not what redeemed him in the end.

[@beyondviolet]

Viktoria Brunø small acts of caring isn’t really enough tho. It might have made Shouko herself happy in that moment, but it wasn’t enough to help her get better. Imo, Shoya fully redeemed himself when he apologized to Shouko and told her that their situation is not worth dying over, and that they still can be better.

[@PinClockFuntime]

She "Forgave him" because she never believed the bullying was his fault, but hers just because she was alive. That "forgiveness", while good for giving Ishida a second chance, wasn't out of her caring but her hating herself.

[@Drknwid]

nahh that's a pessimistic view

[@beyondviolet]

I like how they gave Kawai such a cute-looking design. It’s a good representation of how you shouldn’t trust someone just because they seem good on the outside

[@MrMatrius]

I´m a psychologist and evething you said was right

[@Temp0raryName]

It was extremely insightful. Although I would also consider it to be aggravated by the autistic symptoms that the protragonist was suffering from. Namely the difficulty in making eye contact, and likewise in understanding social interactions. Take him asking his new friend about how you make a friend, for instance. Although the story is cleverly enough written to speak to everybody, and deal with broader issues, regardless of disability, as Kamimashita says.

[@ultimatechojian1159]

Matias Mercado tell me how to scare people.

[@timogeerties3487]

Mark Pendragon His autistic "simptom " was not what you think it was. He developed that behavior after losing all his friends along with his self-esteem. What you call an autistic symptom is indeed a symptom, but that of social anxiety and depression. An autistic person cannot look someone in the eyes because of the sheer overload of mimic informations his brain cannot process, while shoya cannot bear the judgment he expects to see in someone else's eyes. That's the difference.

[@sh3n3ng]

expert's approval!!

[@ultimatechojian1159]

TELL ME!!!!!!

[@TheUgliestBarnacle]

You are not your mistakes, You are more than your misgivings, You are worthy of your own happiness.

[@Pokefan3332]

Kawai’s actions are like those of the Japanese people. They all have a high level of respect for one another but if they see someone dealing with something like bullying or being unruly, they choose to be by passers as they have problems with confrontation. See Logan Paul for instance, not a single bypasser stopped to well, tell him to stop as of their society’s importance of not having confrontation

[@TheStrangr]

I know this is an old comment, but I see alot of misunderstanding in this video and its corresponding comments. Kawai wasn't a "by passer". You see her in a couple of scenes laughing and encouraging the bullying. She's grinning cheekily when Ishida writes on the chalkboard.

[@IsaacCGuevara]

I'm glad you reached out onto Kawai's character as well. I found her to definitely be annoying in my first viewing of this movie but during my second time I began to take a more critical look at her and understood it as you described. Nice work on the video and thank you for the short psych lesson!

[@tdfern1]

Isaac C. Guevara Critical how? How much you I guess hate her or understand her more as a character.

[@IsaacCGuevara]

Critical, as in understanding her more. Yes, my initial thoughts were that I didn't like her because of her negating the allegations of being involved in the bullying but as I had given her position more thought, I can see where she is coming from. Although I disagree with her in saying she's innocent, I can't really say that I would act much different in shifting blame upon another.

[@tdfern1]

Isaac C. Guevara I see. Honestly I might have done the same, if I was going to be in trouble. Thanks for your input.

[@violetraven8323]

I loved how you tackled Kiawi's character, yet I PERSONALLY(someone whose not a phycologist) believe Kiawi's a narcissist 1.She's devoid of empathy (She pretends to be shouya's and Nishimiya's friend inspite of there unresolved past, and temperamentally lashes out against them when they mention it) 2. She bends the truth, deceives, and manipulates others to make herself look better (When shouya asked if she mentioned his past to Mashiba, she takes his concerns as a personal attack, making a scene centered around her at Shouya's expanse, Meanwhile Gas-lighting him.) 3.Believes she's better then everyone else (In her monologue she claims no one works, acts, and does anything better then her, even claiming how much she's "suffered" as the bullying went on) 4. She craves admiration and will do everything in her power to hush criticism, confrontation, and challengers (Literally any moment she's in the manga, she'll falsely dress herself as a victim when ANYONE dare question her position in the bullying, she'll make others her verbal punching bags when things don't go her way, she'll cling for any attention, even pity, via guilt trip fueled lies (specifically towards Mashiba) I mostly come to this conclusion, due having dealt with Narcissists in my life, (one who used to be my abuser) when I aligned there behavior with Kiawi's. Gas-lighting, repeated manipulation to dig for attention, callous belief there better then everyone and anyone else even to those they claim to "love", never acknowledges the feelings of others instead it all revolves around them, meanwhile placing impossible expectations in others. I'd say Kiawi's a narcissist cause she's adamantly displays all these traits.

[@pleasedontlookforme8036]

I completely agree

[@aglassofwhitewata8759]

Couldn't agree more

[@kaktus_king0122]

@Useless_ person_ number_ 4 Lol. This was fucking cringe to read.

[@mcwhirlpoolinc2641]

@@kaktus_king0122 Not as cringe as your comment

[@NatsuDragneel-vc2nm]

Justin Starkweather Not as cringe as your reply

[@diamond9296]

I finally found someone who was able to say what I have trouble saying why I objectively think Koe no Katachi is better than Kimi No Na Wa. Starting from 0:20 Yes Kimi no Na Wa had a better story but Koe no Katachi is a movie that represents what make us humans, animals with emotions.

[@olivermcmillan6637]

JamRock Bless he means complex emotions. Not just happy, sad and scared.

[@akshat0890]

Oliver McMillan you don't know what animals feel

[@darthroden]

I actually saw A Silent Voice before I saw Your Name, that's probably why I think the later is better in terms of animation and story. All the same both are very deep and human stories. A Silent Voice does have the edge when it comes to an actual real life event and how we as human beings treat each other every day.

[@morningstarofdarkness]

Nooo koe no katachi is awesome and better

[@AomiAoki1]

i honestly think that Kimi no na wa is too overrated, the storyline is overall average in my perspective, i am not saying that Kimi no na wa is bad. It's just too overrated, and it ruins the experience. Especially when you are trying to avoid spoilers before watching it, but people keeps talking about it. It honestly ruined my experience on watching the movie. I already expected the things about what to happen, and things that he will do, due to spoilers. And yes, At my overall rating to Kimi no na wa is 8/10, but Koe no Katachi is 10/10 for me, People doesn't really talk about it online, and the storyline tells about the reality of what's happening right now, and the things you probably did in the past. you are feel free to disagree with my opinion

[@tdfern1]

Pretty good psychology video. I am no psychologist but all you just said really explains a lot especially in Eastern/ Asian countries that has well as different mentality towards things like bullying. Keep it up with your videos. Good psychological evaluation on Kawai, it wasn't bad. Well her narcissism is a bit of a problem, but I can understand her of things like unable to take certain or most criticisms. Uneo while she has issues like say jealousy, she does have a certain sense of what's going on, hence her brass nature.

[@funnymangetazed]

R.I.P to anyone who died in the Kyoto fire

[@harrisonnelsonperry1536]

Honestly, there are so many videos on this film i was kinda reluctant to click on this video, But your explanation was clear and the points you made were probably the closest anyone has gotten to explaining this movies message. Thanks friendo, I'll be subbing now :D

[@tdfern1]

Harrison Nelson Perry Yeah there is so much video analysis and reviews of this film, it has a different interpretation of the message to the other. It's kinda mind opening but also kinda annoying a bit.

[@arianapinder9240]

You are the words I don't know how to say, that make perfect sense in my mind but not in my mouth. Great explanation!

[@rattian1976]

Dande Lionne I guess you could say he is your...... *SILENT VOICE*

[@funl]

@@rattian1976 oh my god im shook.

[@rattian1976]

Celest honestly same, that’s the best thing I’ll ever come up with in my life

[@tonyo743]

The movie hit me strangely hard because when I saw it I wasn't in a good state of mind and it was the first movie to continuously ball my eyes out.

[@comradefreedom8275]

I watched this movie with my mom in a special screening at my local theater. We both enjoyed it.

[@MelonTartVA]

Kevin Goeltz i missed the chance to see it in theaters, so I watched the sub online. Planning to buy the dub on dvd when it comes out

[@haileylisa5498]

Melon Tart duh its already out.

[@lavanderkay]

I'm trying to get my mom to watch it even though she doesn't like anime

[@syntheticreality549]

Darrow Au Andromedus it was a great dub.

[@efoxkitsune9493]

I hated Kawai's character with a passion when watching the film for the first time, yet eventually, she is the one I understand the best. I hope I'll never be like her, and I'm working hard to make sure it never happens, but I do understand her motives, views and reasoning on a deep level... She presents a great learning opportunity. What a masterpiece, this film. All the characters have such psychological depth... I could write a whole essay talking about it... Thanks for a great video!

[@amarisin1228]

First movie to make me cry

[@MelonTartVA]

Diwarn Bradford i cried throughout the entire movie. There are different levels of bullying, and the movie showed the different levels.

[@haileylisa5498]

Melon Tart she got fuckin bleeded if i was in her class i would have murder people bullying her... Not tryna be hero but man you actually have to acknowledged her problems mother fuckers the type of brutal bullys Asians countries have tho.

[@iwantdoppiodakimakuraplsd1811]

Then you haven't watched "Your name".

[@warruor]

Isabelbel..i watched your name and a silent voice back to back....i thought your name was pretty good..then i watched your name and realized the true potential of anime..

[@Specopleader]

What is sad about this movie that I watched subbed? I only cried a bit on the suicide part, but otherwise I don't know why everyone says that it's so sad. Did I miss something? I can sympathize to the extent of the message of the whole movie. I don't have a bully's perspective.

[@DpsKookyMonster]

A Silent Voice is the most touching to me. As someone who suffers from depression. I love this anime so much.

[@monochrome10]

I honestly think your work is some of the coolest applications of psychology on youtube. Great job.

[@ttuesdayy1]

I do want to point out that Kawai was actually the first person to bully Shoko, in the music classroom, by intentionally causing her to start early.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Sir Atticus She is a psycho. And according to the writer, it’s pathological.

[@lworc]

all of them were flawed human beings. With kawai being one of the/the worst.

[@leandropeeledobleve]

Excellent video dude, i really liked your psychological analysis of the movie, it really helps me to understand a little more of Shouko suicide decision

[@nisoe860]

we out here cutting onions

[@Amiyugi]

*sees Suicide hotline number* Just realised some people may be worrying (probably not tbh) about me, but I wanna say that I am currently getting help... so yeah.

[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

I'm so proud of you Eimi! keep going!

[@natman2939]

I hope you’re doing well young lord

[@storm921]

'often involving entire class against one student along with apathetic/complicit teachers' yea no we got that here in the us too, sounds just like my school years

[@thebasement1302]

Thank you for this video and showing me this movie. It has helped me know that I’m not alone in my seemingly never ending battle with my disability’s and depression. So I can not thank you enough for this. Also everything you said sounds right but I don’t know that much psychological stuff.

[@DJFish8051]

6:37 I have to hear this at least once a month it keeps me sane thank you at least you say it to me of no one else will

[@woodchopper6962]

The more I watch the movie the more I love it and I've never cried as much as I had watching it over and over, I struggle with social anxiety and depression. This movie really hits hard.

[@_Asiu]

if you look at psychology behind Kawaii you can (from the sample you get) say that shes a narcist (Covert narcist). in manga it is shown in her scenes with mirror and in school when Shoya is in hospital, in anime you se her character in 2 scenes when she's traps Shocko just to show that she is better (singing scene) and when she force herself into role of victim (even when she start escalation) just because she need attention. There are two more things that supports her as a narcist, first her scene with Shocko when Shoya is in hospital (she does not speak to Shocko but to herself and do it loud enough for Mashiba to hear it), and a fact that she choose Mashiba as her love interest (in manga he is white knight who wanna save "victims" just for his own sake) one more think great Video and most of your points are valid when you talk about groups and bullying in general in collective cultures(Asian cultures)

[@joanna-qe8uw]

I think she has a victim complex too

[@Desenrad]

Just seeing these videos makes me remember how much I cried watching this movie. There is so much emotion in that movie no man can not shed a tear

[@maxfrombeyblade]

A great analysis on the bully’s and how they justify bullying to themselves. Also enjoyed your take on redemption. I myself was a former bully in my school days. It’s something I regret everyday and wish I could take back. No excuses. I hate my younger self and I’m not looking for self forgiveness or redemption because I just don’t know that I really deserve it anyway. Watching the movie was painful for me. To see Shouko being picked on hurt, and knowing I was no different from young shouya was horrible.

[@Seiza25]

This video was Beautiful!!! You sir, deserve more subscribers.

[@nocaster89]

You definitely deserve more subscribers, great video

[@land3021]

Glad you pointed out that suicide is not just something sporadic. People don't normally just go and do it, same goes for breakdowns I'd say.

[@razershard1053]

Those final lines you said were absolutely amazing

[@melirox321]

This movie is so amazing and powerful that this video explaining the movie made me cry.

[@tsukuyomin]

3:55 "It seemingly comes out of nowhere" No, I think it quite well set-up. I wouldn't say it was predictable, but I wasn't surprised.

[@princessthyemis]

This is great!! I just finished K-on for the very first time last night and it WAS. AMAZING. I absolutely LOVED IT. the directing, cinematography, and almost cerebral humor at times were incredible. It truly was a work of art! She could SO easily depict/capture real life, even though it was "animated"; it was just INCREDIBLE!! I am definitely going to watch more KyoAni shows right away, and more by this INSANELY talented Director!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@davidmun1601]

This movie needs to be a required viewing.

[@outsidetheboxdesigns6265]

This film is LEAPS AND BOUNDS above your name, I hate it because of the limited release of this film didn't receive and the shine it so deserved. A film that touches on depression, suicide, anxiety and social disconnect and makes you feel connections to all the main characters and their struggles of the aftermath to their life and those choices. It should have won awards in every top film comp...this film is amazing...it's on Netflix and if you have never seen it, please take the 2 hrs to do so

[@amanninawe2375]

I am feeling abnormal for not being sad while watching this movie

[@footserhann1172]

This movie struck me really hard not only because of the animation but basically because it speaks of me... It was like I was watching a flashback of me Being a bully when young, slowly repenting on my actions, apologising, being best friends with the guy I bullied... Its been 10 years and I still feel empty Every day I feel like I don't deserve to be here, yet I don't know what I can do better.. I see videos of bullies and the bullied, and I would say wtf but when I do, I stutter. That's me, isn't it? It's in the past, but the past comes back to haunt me. This movie portrayed the actions and thinking of the character so well and so true, that it hurt. Now, I always just give way to others, apologise first all the time, and even refuse to fight when I'm actually right on something. I just don't feel like I deserve it. Watching the movie with my friend, I casually laughed at some parts and made jokes, but who knew what I actually felt inside... So yea just a little rant here don't make much out of it and don't worry I won't do anything stupid :)

[@morningstarofdarkness]

The animation is beautiful and the story everything.

[@leekyungri]

It's great to see someone made a video about this... :D

[@enel6295]

Thanks, been tons of channel yet find this greatest explainations

[@maggie198333]

Kawai is the character that seemed to have some growth on my first watch. But on my second watch, i realized her character had no growth. Even in the end, Kawai was saying nice words while “hugging” Shoko which means Shoko didn’t understand anything Kawai was saying. Kawai was just putting up an “kindness” act in front of her friends. She never cared about Shoko but only how other people perceive her. Kawai is so fake.

[@alfredomangean6186]

well in real world there is many people like Her

[@benjaminli3808]

That ending line. Loved it.

[@amarisin1228]

I hope you get bigger you got a good channel.😊

[@deragenfox3624]

THANK YOU! I was so amazed that people are not mentioning the case of Kowai. Her little "nice girl" act infuriates me endlessly.

[@Bekawolf1]

I love this film. I watched it on youtube, but now it's on Netflix so I'm so happy!!

[@akuthehuman3680]

This movie made me cry. It was the first one to do this in a long time

[@Tripping_Through]

The first time I saw this movie was about a month before I intended to end my own life. And I wasn’t sure at the time what about this movie caught my attention. But when I say catch my attention I mean I watched this movie around four times in about two weeks. This movie is one of my favorite movies of all time. But back then I didn’t know why. But now, I do. The reason this movie caught me was because I connected with shoya in almost every way. I adore this movie, not only because of it’s depiction of depression and self hate, but because of how well it explains it’s themes. This movie basically hit me in the face with the idea that maybe not all people need to be defined by what they have done in the past. And yeah, most suicide is premeditated, there is no doubt about that, but to me, it almost seemed to have happened as fast as if it had been done in two days when actually it happened in about a month. But my last point in this not very well constructed and pretty all over the place comment is that there is always hope. For anyone out there who is dealing with thoughts of suicide or depression, just remember, when you think you’re all alone, and when you think that nothing in the world even cares about you, you’re not alone, and there is someone who cares. You just have to look for them. They won’t always come to you, and sometimes they can’t because of how you push them away. So reach out to them, and if they truly care, they will show you that care. And you need to be able to reach out. Because if you don’t things will only get worse. So don’t be scared, I mean things can’t get any worse, right?

[@japinderjeetkaur9385]

I hope you are doing good

[@Tripping_Through]

@@japinderjeetkaur9385 nah I’m dead

[@japinderjeetkaur9385]

@@Tripping_Through 😂😂

[@japinderjeetkaur9385]

@@Tripping_Through I didn't notice your comment was that old

[@Tripping_Through]

@@japinderjeetkaur9385 nah you’re good lol 😂 I am dead though

[@Horsaz]

I cannot agree more with what you said in the beginning of the video. I'm not disagreeing or saying that Your Name was a bad movie but it came as a huge surprise when I heard how much it had blown up. Whenever I feel like watching A Silent Voice it jars me how little I've actually heard people talked about it when I compare it to the Your Name buzz.

[@Zerpderp0]

To quote Lys: Does one mistake make a person evil?

[@muashine]

this is really nice and deserves more views

[@studiosnch]

An extrapolation on the topic of bullying from my perspective as a Filipino and a young adult: The Philippines has its educational system heavily influenced from the American model but its social dynamic remains Asian. So you've got this weird mix of large classes that instill the groupthink but an academic system that promotes individual improvement based on their strengths. Star students carry the pride and face value of a whole classroom and are treated by their classmates as heroes (or villains if they ever fail), and a homeroom's treatment to their teachers can make or break an individual's final grade. From this cultural development, bullying in the Philippines developed as a deadly mix of ijime in the classrom and American-playground-bullying outside. Bullies hold the bullied person's life and death in the social environment of the homeroom and the whole school with a vice grip. Adding to the issue are distinctive Filipino traits that inhibit opposition and promote the bystander effect through group-induced cognitive dissonance such as strong crab mentality ("If I can't have it, you shouldn't as well"), ningas-kugon (people are only good at doing something at the start, but like the ningas-kugon grass easily burn out their perseverance after a long time), colonial mentality ("star students" become the instrument of envy by those aspiring who be like them, or are used as one's crab mentality fuel), and the ever-present "bahala na" mentality (the demented fatalist-determinist version of "Que sera sera" - leaving things as is, or leaving it undone "to be done tomorrow instead"). For example, any student who does not share their worth 100PHP (around $3.00) snacks to their seatmate and "friends" during in the morning break will be ostracised as "snobishb" and "selfish" during lunchtime, and peer pressure will turn an honest, squeaky-clean student into a conspirator for leaking exam questions days before the test. Usually by the end of the academic year, a homeroom would host an "open forum" where classmates can open up to each other and either constructively criticise or inspire one another with words, but often this is often hijacked by people who just want to inflict unnecessary pain to someone they see "more or less" of them. Blackmailing is also another common bullying tactic, both in public and private schools. Worse, suicide, physical pain, emotional scarring, and negative growth in many bullied children are absent in the public conscience except when it becomes national news and is sensationalised - but like any clickbait news the "concern" disappears after a while and the status quo - "harmony", "order", "ang nakasanayan", whatever it is called - is restored. I am not safe from this. Once I've been the target of a week-long bullying campaign in high school by upperclassmen when I asked them to wait for the IT laboratory manager before they could use their computers. Throughout my elementary and high school life, I've been constantly given mixed signals because of my manner of talking, the latter involving supposedly-positive messages from friends who actually intended just for my to shut up, or mere silence as a sign of "affirmation" just for me to stop talking. One time my best friend was vehement in confronting me because he thought that my involvement in many extra-curricular activities representing the school made him see me not as a classmate anymore but as a "poster boy" of my school. However I would also admit that I've been a participant or the instigator of several bullying activities too, like when a groupmate gives a wrong answer durign a contest and I would say mockingly "I should have answered that question instead of you!", or physically hurting a classmate with a pencil just because I falsely accused him of trying to get to my nerves. Sadly the issue is not taken seriously by many schools, as the administrative efforts of a school are typically hell-bent on its image in the society (often bragging its accreditation, organisational and individual awards, new infrastructure, facilities, student population numbers, upholding quality and standards, trophies won by students and student groups, etc.) rather than a positive and holistic experience for children. Worse, even institutions who offer an alternative educational system are bullied by the government to conform to their standard, usually by "red-tagging" them (using the tried and tested McCarthyist method of labelling anything deviant as "communist") or cutting their support lines in any way possible such as invalidating their school license for unknown reasons. And with schools slowly being turned into corporations and economic institutions by the private sector, this problem would only be worsened as administrators often look for large students numbers to economically support their institution. This commercialisation of education is also a subtle form of bullying, but done using extramural factors directed to impoverished students who either rely on scholarships, have a day job to support themselves and their family, or both to pay off their education (like in the US, tuitions in the Philippines are expensive and theoretically should cover all services, even though in reality the services we receive are not enough for our educational needs). There was one instance of a student committing suicide since she couldn't pay the already-discounted tuition fees of her university on time, and this became a contentious discussion, for a while. Finally, the "bahala na" mentality keeps everything frozen. No individual will dare to deviate from the system - even in schools where deviancy is the encouraged norm - and therefore no system will accommodate deviancy and controlled criticism as a result. No one takes a risk to control bullying since no one is comfortable with uncertainty - from the principal to the administrators to the teachers to the non-teaching staff to the students themselves.

[@anthonyyoung5806]

this movie was the first thing i stumbled upon after i got out of a hospital because i was going to kill myself in January and this movie really affected me and this story will always hold a place in my heart

[@piggysareawesome5338]

This anime just was an absolute masterpiece in my eyes. I've watched it many many times, and I have cried many many times, as it hits so hard to home. I was bullied just like Nishimiya was. I am not deaf, yet I was bullied for switching schools, loving school, taking school seriously, having good relationships with my teachers and so much more. That was 4 years ago, yet I can not look my bullies in the eye and forgive them because of how much they mentally and physically hurt me. I had bruises on my arms and legs and spiraled into a never-ending circle of anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It's scary because those thoughts are still there, which is how I relate to both Nishimiya and Ishida. I wanted to end my life, I felt like a burden to others and if I disappeared, then everyone's problems would too. I couldn't look some people in the eyes or make friends because I have a hard time trusting. I honestly isolated myself during those few months of being bullied and then after I was bullied. Yet it's all happening again, and now it is for no other reason except myself. This movie was perfect. The way it showed the different sides of anxiety, the different ways people are deaf. Nishimiya could not actually hear, and was physically deaf. Ishida was mentally/emotionally deaf, he couldn't listen to others due to his social anxiety. A Silent Voice will remain in my heart forever.

[@KitDoctor]

Really great analysis and attention to detail. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@CatsMeowPaw]

"You are more than your mistakes" This strikes me so hard as I tend to ruminate on all the mistakes I made, all the bad things I said to people, even recalling mundane events and actions more than 20 years later when going about my day. It's absolutely infuriating to beat yourself down by recalling your past mistakes, even when the people you have wronged may not remember them at all. We have all treated someone badly at one time or another, said something hurtful or unfair, or acted against the interests of another person. I am trying to be more than my mistakes, but it's really hard. I am sorry.

[@asmi3424]

just this vid made me cry.................................................

[@ymtl19]

This video made me appreciate the story more. This is great!

[@faii4329]

i love this movie and psychology since i wanna be a psych major in college. great vid!

[@narrowstone5363]

Im doing my senior essay on this and thought I was being original, then I find your video

[@ArchiduquesaMA]

The animation is amazing. Gorgeous

[@BieberHatingMan]

Well done dude! Also you are awesome for putting suicide hotline number in the video!

[@Amiyugi]

This movie gave my depression a level up.

[@tntxgoodin]

You almost got me to cry. You were close.

[@tirzakharisma3566]

I'm a psychology college student and I love this. If I am a lecturer, I wonder if I can give this anime a look to my students. ...Or I hope lecturers give me an assignment to analyze a movie like this. I would be so happy.

[@makintoshxd]

Loved the way you analyzed this masterpiece of a film. Here is a recommendation, why don’t do an analysis video on fruits basket? Deals with numerous thick topics but also gives real solutions to them in a way.

[@MarsDeity]

I would love this to be turned to a series. It happened with clannad (i think), and it became even better than ppl imagined

[@NormanPENF]

Why am I crying to an explanation?

[@edsainmuramasa4751]

You, sir, just got yourself a subscriber.

[@hellolala]

also, its so freaking beautiful! I wish I could art like that!

[@loganjamesonhatch5050]

I watched this then i remeber i had watched this video i just went and watched this it was so much more meaningful now

[@maxwu4145]

Yes. I agree this movie is much better then your name

[@sharonkadach6884]

Really good! And to the film’s overall message I give an Amen! Seriously. I’m also curious to check out K-ON or whatever that was

[@Kamimashita]

K-On! is great! Highly recommended, and is a clear showcase of Yamada's directing prowess.

[@gawayne1374]

I loved this film so much. Just beautiful

[@wiksadana]

Great job !

[@bradleywinnell1524]

you hit the nail on the head man good video

[@its_exsoul]

I really loved this, hope to see more from you.

[@faupauzi_1890]

I've watch Koe no Katachi for 6 times

[@jhayek9273]

Amazing video

[@CoolDude5633554]

I remembered how bad I was bullied in 6th grade. The whole class, my friends, the administrators not caring, teachers telling me to “stop complaining” or “suck it up.” Fucking hated life, and nobody came to my rescue

[@wingng985]

really good, interesting vid! doing psych a level so this was interesting to watch. I just finished the anime, it was really good and sad. time to read the manga! :D edit : just realised this was posted ages ago, someone posted this on reddit very recently. regardless, hope you see this comment and great vid! :)

[@GohansRiceBall]

Thank you for this.

[@puncake-jx2ww]

I fucking cried the whole time I watched this I can’t

[@rajkumarwadeyar6409]

Great video bro.

[@A_JinglyRabbit]

This anime's tear jerker for me was shoko crying for forgiveness on her knees at the feet of shoyas mother, screaming how much she wants her forgiveness but, then his mother starts crying on the floor with shoko telling her to get up please and that she doesn't need to apologize to her. Sorry if I didn't get the names right

[@boeman6702]

When youre the suicidal one and you reach out to yourself but reject yourself anyway

[@jamesObrain]

Great video

[@christianwehner5565]

I would probably use the Jungian idea of the Shadow rather then cognitive dissonance, simply because the shadow has more of a internal locus and active nature where cognitive dissonance is more focused on inconsistency and a passive denial. Kawai ignores aspects of herself, the specifics are unclear, but lets say it's being selfish, or scared or even being cruel. Notice how she acts when confronted with the idea she has this copacity within her; not only with denial, but defensiveness and she retreats to others to reinforce her notion she is not that. She does not simply deny it or act incongruently. She subverts any chance she may be that very thing she doesn't want to face. It's a distinction with significant implications. One suggests acting and behaving in such a way that does not resonate with other aspects of ones behaviors, the other a deep avoidance of an aspect of the self deemed intolerable, suggesting a stronger rooted desire to directly counter any experience of it.

[@clintoncook6082]

The moment I found rather poignant was when Shouko admitted that her attempt to take her own life wasn't because of Shoya. She always tried to have a happy exterior towards people in an attempt to dissuade her own perception of being a burden towards everyone, which probably started when she started having hearing loss. Then, after meeting Shoya again, he learned sign language just to ask her to be friends, he nearly kills himself saving her, then he lets out his own depression, that finally gives her the courage to open up herself when she realizes she's found someone who feels just as miserable as she does. This reminded me of my first relationship. My first girlfriend also suffered from depression. However, I was so nice to know that she felt safe enough to open up to me about things she probably never told anyone else. We've reconnected again after she had gone through some issues that she had to deal with by herself. Plus, because of how close we were before, she feels just as safe now as she did then about telling me stuff she'd rather not tell even her mother. I feel like, as long as she has me to talk to, she has a conduit by which she can focus her emotions.

[@ArielFebr]

Man, i love your contents. good job

[@plickiper]

Well said man.