Listening to your Silent Voice | GR Anime Review

A Silent Voice is finally getting a Theatrical Run in parts of North America, so I figured I'd take a moment to talk about the parts of the film that really sold it to me.
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[@eclipsesonic]

Fun fact: In the English dub for the film, Shouko is voiced by an actual deaf girl!

[@Raebo911]

Yep, that's right: twitter.com/stephaniesheh/status/917818081870716928

[@danielsjohnson]

What?! Great job to the casting director for having the balls to choose an actual deaf person.

[@antonio4243]

WHAT?????

[@amyduong9423]

that's really cool! Something about the Japanese version you can kind of tell it's someone trying to sound deaf but cute at the same time.

[@kz_kanmuru4269]

+eclipsesonic Having a "deaf" person for the role doesn't mean she can act, and that's where the eng dub fucked up.

[@sandracaraballo9830]

I feel like Your Name and A Silent Voice are such different films its almost silly to compare them.

[@yas6156]

Sandra Karr Well when two things are so great people start comparing them. Legends are always compared to each other, but on the good side, we got 2 brilliant movies in 2016, 2017 didn't have that many good movies. Let's hope 2018 has anime that equal these two masterpieces, if not surpass them :)

[@mimicatzillacatonthemounta6715]

I absolutely love both of them on the same level but for different reasons

[@A7XFan800]

Agreed, the main plotline is different. One's about knowing each other and the other's about redemption and forgiveness

[@angrybirdz6772]

Yasaal Abrar I

[@Riku-Leela]

You're right they are completely different

[@typhoonzebra]

Your Name: "I'm the most emotional, deep best anime film there is." A Silent Voice: "Hold my beer."

[@jacobbruen9231]

I don’t think either of them are

[@fricktard12345]

Akira is a million times better than both. And Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke

[@typhoonzebra]

Sean James Listen Sean, you seem like a good guy, but I've got some advice for you. Almost everything ever said in the comments section is a desperate bid for likes... Including this.

[@fricktard12345]

TyphoonZebra lol respect

[@abishkarjungshah4539]

your name was so booring to me. the male protag is too cliche and the pairing is the cliche "somehow u two were fated" bullshit. i left it midway

[@jaggyboo6198]

No no no. You will not bring me back to this masterpiece. I cried enough

[@kobe2926]

Jaggy boo lol same

[@tdfern1]

Jaggy boo Know the feeling as people still talk about this film even I hear so much about it as is.

[@techiedreyn3621]

follow the recommendation and watch ore monogatare after silent voice... :)

[@mikaeljones8609]

I honestly cried a good amount of times, one of them being when he ran out the hospital to meet her and he said I wanna be with u forever😭😭

[@tdfern1]

Techie Dreyn Ore Monogatari? That's an anime?

[@Relapsation]

This film was a masterpiece.

[@rogeee]

Relapsation Manga was better Movie wa sgood but skipped on a few important arcs

[@Relapsation]

I've seen/read both and I thought they were both masterpiece's, although I did prefer the manga conclusion.

[@bxxnfwevgo2951]

Relapsation is it really want that good???

[@isaac52050]

Without a doubt

[@danyyeltr4803]

Would have been if it wasn't so noticeable that subplots were skipped, still really great 9/10

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

On the matter of handicapped people, there's a very nice Masterchef US episode where one of the competitors is nearly totally blind (she can only see vague shadows). She then makes a very good apple pie, and Gordon Ramsey, in an extremely thoughtful gesture, seeing the girl was very unsure of herself and rather convinced she had messed up, starts scratching the pie crust with the knife and telling her to hear the sound of a perfectly baked pie. He then tells her she's a great cook and should be more confident in herself. Not many people would think of doing that, going from "can't you SEE it's good" to "can't you HEAR how good it is".

[@CruzMonrreal]

The clip was so woth the watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4DMoZR9ebh1irM

[@RA-en4rj]

Are you pertaining to the blind girl that actually won the MasterChef?

[@Religion0]

You keep calling Ishida a withdrawn introvert, when he is more suicidally depressed. Seriously, he was planning on killing himself. He is withdrawn, yes, but probably due to that depression. That's a very important part of his character and the whole story.

[@ROBOGHOSTDUDE]

You know he can be both things right?

[@doxy1192]

I'd say his social anxiety lead to his introvert-ness, which lead to him becoming suicidally depressed.

[@5at5una]

he probably dont want to spoil the whole thing... and so he just scrim just above the surface so others still can found it by themselves

[@diegocortez7037]

He is also anxious

[@mercy3106]

Plus (the movie screwed it up lol ) he did not go threw because he met shou ko that same day and he had to make it right and try to get her to stop crying and ( I don't know what I'm talking about at this point but you got the idea)

[@mackprime6975]

Im gonna watch it someday.... A second time

[@user-dx8nj7qj2g]

ha only 18 times, those are pleb numbers there

[@ninjadynasty1132]

- Prime2Kill - a third

[@roo3534]

- Prime2Kill - I’ve seen it 3 times

[@tdfern1]

Mack Prime Watch the English dub version.

[@jonnyventura7297]

im on my 10th 😭😭

[@buttholeweeb621]

Koe no Katachi... *a modern masterpiece*

[@iamrandom4826]

Best film I've watched. I cried twice while watching the film to be honest. Such perfection.

[@scotaku4531]

I cried twice the first time, three times the second and third, four times the fourth. I'll out-cry the tiniest, most fragile baby over this film, I swear. lol

[@JJsims5504]

I got five cries in on the first watch. This movie wrecked me

[@scotaku4531]

Damn, you've got me beat.

[@pshuckle7488]

I watched it last week. I didn't count the amount of times I cried because the room started to flood half way through the movie and never really stopped.

[@brianestrada1993]

Same

[@PabloGonzalez-dm3xm]

I am so sick of people knocking on this movie because - "Oh, it missed this from the manga," or "The manga fleshed out these other characters more." This is a FILM. Films are not supposed to be judged by how closely they follow a certain script or book, they are supposed to be judged on how well they stand ALONE. How well it delivers the story it is trying to tell, and this tells it's story SUPERBLY. As someone who hasn't read the manga at all, I am judging this solely on what I saw, and what I saw was well developed characters (except for orange hair guy) that are bared with all of their flaws in an unforgiving manner, a soundtrack so well constructed and executed that every emotion a scene is tryingto convey is so effectively emphasized that you are completely sucked into that moment, direction that handles focus and subtlety it moves and captures moments fluidly and almost never spoon feeds the audience information. Almost every expression on every character is significant. Almost every action is important. Almost every scene looks beautiful. This FILM as a FILM is fantastic. I don't care one bit about the manga.

[@jimbob1862]

Pablo Gonzalez I think the issue comes from the fact it misses some quite important tenets from the manga. It's a perfectly excellent film on its own, I just think the manga is that bit more better.

[@NBlaze53]

As someone who also never read the manga I couldn't get past the films pacing and ending. If a film makes me realize it's based of a manga then it's failed as a film. A Silent Voice FEELS like it was originally a manga and that is the films biggest flaw. It's still absolutely fantastic thou. At the end I said "I feel that ending and pacing would be better if this wasn't originally a manga" and that's a bad thing for a film to do.

[@PabloGonzalez-dm3xm]

NBlaze53 Care to elaborate on how it feels like manga? Because, while I did notice a brief issue in pacing really late in, I never got the sense of "this should be a manga." I felt that every character included (again, except for orange hair guy), was explored well enough. I never found myself wondering what happened to a certain character in the end, or I wish I knew a bit more about this person.

[@PabloGonzalez-dm3xm]

Jimbob That's seems like less of an issue, and more of a personal gripe. But maybe if you provided an example of these missed important tenants?

[@NBlaze53]

Pablo Gonzalez Only Shoya and Ueno really got conclusions to their character arcs. Yuzuru and Sahara got "guess I'll try harder" conclusions. Kawai doesn't change really at all she still refuses to accept her responsibility. Masibasha doesn't even have a character arc or much of anything. And I can't help but feel they focused too much on Shoya when Shoko was a much more interesting character who I wanted to see grow to accept herself. She fails suicide, gets told to not and then the film goes right back to why Shoya is so depressed and can't face the world, as if they didn't have enough time to finish both their stories. The film gives way more time to some character then others, because it's trying to fill a 2 hour run time. I couldn't help but think "I'm sure in the manga these people have complete arcs." and sure enough, they do. The ending of the film is completely different and the mangas ending gives every character a conclusion to their story. The film ended it's character in a way that made me want to read the manga and find out if these characters had more to them, a film shouldn't make me want to find extra materials to see what happens to its cast, it should do that in the film itself. The film is mainly about Shoya while the manga is about everyone, and I'd be fine with that if the movies poster didn't feature ALL these characters when Shoya is the main focus. And being honest I just don't like Shoya. 2nd is the film structure. It has no narrative flow. No 3 act structure. Sure the character change slowly, but in terms of story progression nothing changes until the night of the festival, which is over 70 minutes into the film.

[@GraViTyAboVe]

This movie to me was about a healing process more than romanticism romance.

[@Iamvalcristvalentine]

I watched it as a forgiveness arch. at first looking to atone to justify his life, then later forgiving himself.

[@marcus14659]

I remember seeing a comment about this somewhere else but I'll put it here. A silent voice is a love story. A story about loving others but most importantly, loving yourself.

[@Ace_M.]

This Movie was just fantastic. Koe no katachi 10/10 Absolute masterpiece

[@InvectivusTaco]

Im actually hearing impaired and i really need to see this visual. Edit 1: i will give my review since i genuinely feel i may be bullied by my own family who feels it normal. Edit 2: i dont think a single movie ever in my life resonated as well as this, i genuinely cried due to the amount of similarities in the movie i shared, as well as how many things have happened to me that i thought normal. Conclusion, go watch the movie. Change your perspective.

[@rumfordc]

the movie was amazing! also i hope things improve for you. have you started by telling them that you feel this way? perhaps they do not understand or appreciate how their actions are affecting you?

[@Predat0r004]

This movie gave me the last push to start learning my country's sign language. I cannot imagine what being deaf or hearing impaired (I'm sorry if either is offensive, in Hungarian there are to words for deaf, one of which the deaf community views as insulting) is like, but I don't want to miss people who need help or friends just because I can't properly understand them in my own country.

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

What can I say... A Silent Voice is just... Awesome!!! It tells a story that normal anime wouldn't even dare enter... It tackles about social issues that are constantly happening and yet almost no one seems to try and find answers and solutions to. It's a drama, no doubt... But, it's a drama that will touch the deepest parts of your heart. A Silent Voice is a masterpiece, one that must be watched and experienced by many... It is not perfect, there are times where the story will suddenly jump from one place to another, but those jumps are connected still, thus a normal viewer will still be able to catch up and find themselves understanding everything... It's simple... Everyone should just watch it.

[@MelonTartVA]

Jonas Aguila the only reason the manga was allowed to be published was bcuz it got cleared by the Japanese Association for the Deaf.

[@Zeroasd693]

Your name was the visual marvel and something that appeals to the mass audience well but The Silent Voice is a more complete package in both visual and story. The Silent Voice is not going to appeal to everyone and it may be a difficult film to watch for some but for those who does have the patient to sit through it, it's a far superior emotional ride beyond what Your Name can offer. Plus, it's a more meaningful film as well.

[@Mialotic]

The two films are very different and I fail to see why they should be compared. I loved both for different reasons, but don't see them as competitors. It's like comparing Your Lie in April with Yuri on Ice. Some people may like one more than the other or both, or not one at all, but it's weird when someone saying "I like Yuri on Ice" by responding "I preferred Your Lie in April"

[@adidharma5041]

Your name appeal to major audience beacause of the theme of searching for that something in life. but silent voice them of bullying sucide and lonely is more a niche audience to who have experience them

[@emmanuelperrault8584]

Idk why were fighting about this since they're great and they can both be enjoyed But you gotta be deaf or something to think your name is better. I can binge watch a silent voice for 8 hours just rewatching the film. I don't believe the your name fans can say the same. My ancestors are smiling upon me imperials, CAN YOU SAY THE SAME!

[@5at5una]

the reason why Silent voice is much better for some.. because it very down to earth and how close to reality it is.. the perspective of bullies or been bullied.. how it can effect your mental state with withdrawal and suicide.. all of this rarely shown in anime so to watch how both of them gathered up and work it out for each other is beautiful.. purely beautiful

[@zzureee]

@@Mialotic Exactly my thoughts, there isn't really a way of comparing both. It's even easier to think about the differences between both films.

[@nayrbhaes8120]

You should make a playlist of the reviews titled "Certified Frosty" where the reviews got the frosty certification. Because I forgot a lot of them.

[@AmbitionMusic]

damn bully

[@daemon7013]

Like your music

[@moonstonepearl21]

Same for the failures of adults who did nothing about it. I've seen teachers ignore bullying personally. It's pathetic.

[@LaniakeaDenizen]

Yes, but the entire film was about his path to redemption. I really liked the MC by the end.

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

AYYYE AMBITION

[@htoodoh5770]

MoonstonePearl21 Hm, everyone was a failure at some point of their lives.

[@madisonking8057]

I swear I'm like the only one that thinks it's better than than kimi no na wa.

[@danielthompson80]

NOO you are not!!! Kimi no Na Wa is waaaaaay overrated.

[@kaikawasumi]

Not at all!

[@roo3534]

madison king I think Koe No Katachi is defiantly better than Kimi No Na Wa, personally I didn’t really like Kimi no na wa

[@jessevasquez1239]

_Im_A_Nerd_ not even makoto shinkai liked it

[@jessevasquez1239]

it was just rushed

[@bug3954]

Your name: I WILL MAKE YOU CRY BUCKETS A silent voice: I WILL MAKE YOU CRY POOLS Violet Evergarden: I WILL MAKE YOU CRY OCEANS

[@default632]

True

[@totableweeb4646]

Anohana: I WILL MAKE YOU CRY ALL OF THE ABOVE 50 TIMES OVER

[@callsignsparty6503]

YLIA: i will make you cry somewhere between your name and anohana

[@KimionTM]

ExArm: I will make you cry laughing

[@ronbou4728]

I didn't cry to Violet Evergarden, but A place further than the Universe wreaked me

[@eccentriceli3541]

This film brought back those euphorically, enlightening Clannad/After Story feels!

[@theoneandonlyme4724]

DIGITALBEATBOX X YES!!

[@Youssef-vh9dh]

Dude, wow this review changed how i view this anime entirely. Amazing job as always Arkada 👏

[@BlackStarBigWave]

Arkada*

[@Youssef-vh9dh]

BlackStarBigWave thanks the S is next to the D xD so i missed typed it

[@BlackStarBigWave]

I couldn't help it, I was like. NO you can't, mess up his name like that! But I'm glad it changed your outlook on the anime.

[@dangerguy32]

Jay Mike being willing to change your opinion on something is being open minded

[@Youssef-vh9dh]

Jay Mike dude me changing how i view something means that there were new stuff i didn't notice while watching it for the first time.

[@sensainarutoable]

I freaking love this film but I can't watch it again, the whole bullying thing gives me this uneasy feeling and It bothers the hell out of me that I can't do anything about it. 10/10 tho

[@moonstonepearl21]

Yea I really hate when the sense of justice in something you're watching or reading is off. There are bad things going on. People are being mistreated, but no one is doing anything about it and treat it like it's okay. It drives me nuts. I want to jump into the story and tell people off! Plus I've had adults do nothing when they saw me being bullied, so I can relate :/

[@sensainarutoable]

MoonstonePearl21 I feel you man, I was incredibly tense for the first half of the movie. I get that's is all a part of the story but it do damn frustrating seeing it, all I wanted to do was protect the girl.

[@iamdanyboy1]

That is the entire point of the movie . It is about forgiveness primarily. It reflects the mirror on the viewer and asks if you can find it in you to forgive. Nishiko couldn't forgive herself for her deafness. The bully couldn't forgive himself for his bullying. Despite in all honesty, both of them being not responsible for the hate they receive.

[@graphite7898]

@divyanshu pandey "Snowflake" haha, man oh man you are a big loser. Man you have got to be a troll or just really dense because your comment is one of the stupidest fucking things I have read in a long time. I mean the bullying literally resulted in 1million yen of damage and even got permanent scars on the girl, such as he ear being nearly torn off. Give me a goddamn break.

[@ethangivens3597]

For the longest time, I wasn't able to watch this movie because of the beginning of the movie. Most specifically, the bullying. I may not be deaf, but I know how it feels to be alienated like she was, and I also know the feeling of being a waste of space...that I do nothing but hurt others...that the only thing that seems to be the only option to fix everything is to kill myself. So, I was afraid that it would make me feel worse, and that I'd end up doing something stupid. Now, after watching it literally 40 minutes ago, this film hit me really deep. It dug up my past and teared into it. But it really helped me put some things into perspective. It reminded me why I didn't jump that one day I had got up on the ledge. For a pot of the movie, I was paralyzed, unable to look away from the screen. It helped me settle what happened in my past, and gave me a place to move forward from. If anyone reads this, you didn't have to. I typed all this out to just...put my story out there...to shout into the void, I guess. Anyway, thanks, if you did read this.

[@milenasarkowicz3080]

Hope you have a better life now, and massive congratulations for having the strength to live on. You deserve to be happy.

[@pjnlove2772]

I appreciate your honesty, good luck with... well... life.

[@JoeSchmoHere]

This film is literally my biggest weakness.

[@Alovatololo]

This anime ruined me. It was the perfect mix of cringe, sadness, and raw honesty that I don't really know what to watch now. It's like heroin and I just want to feel that first high again. I wish there was some way I could forget it so I could watch it again fresh.

[@mercy3106]

Exactly I was mad at the end cuz it was the end the end

[@dontsleepstream7165]

Well, I achieved that! 2 years ago I watched this film for the first time and I remember I really liked. Today, I read somewhere about this movie and I remembered that I had watched it and I had liked it but I couldn't remember the plot at all (only the final scene of the movie). I watched it and I felt like I was seeing it for the first time. It was great lol.

[@LynnToxd]

Your name: I’m boutta make all y’all cry A Silent Voice: hold my hearing aid

[@excelsior8682]

Your Name was a beautiful film, but trying to compare it to A Silent Voice is like trying to compare apples and oranges. One film is more likened to that of an adventure/romance, and the other is more of a deeper, more philosophical and meaningful window into human nature and self perception. Both films are must watches imo.

[@kingquazer1445]

Dam that's was a beautiful anime

[@delstrs]

King Quazer *that was

[@ibadatsidhu81]

IT STILL IS

[@tryomama]

At first. Frozen was top in my list not because of the sister relationship but how Elsa is able to embrace herself. Now. The Shape of Voice is top in my list because they literally put my entire 18 years of my life into a 2 hour movie except that the girl I bully is not physically but verbal and she is not deaf. I did get my karma. I have only one very good friend till today. Make it 2. Still, I am haunted by my flashbacks. I regret everything I had done. Fuck. This movie made me reconsider my existence.

[@dontsleepstream7165]

I hope you're feeling better nowadays. You deserve forgiveness.

[@BarackOBrock]

If you enjoyed the film, you should definitely read the manga its so much more fleshed out and interesting

[@madisonking8057]

BarackOBrock idk i really felt like the anime and manga were pretty much the same minus the whole movie plot. I liked the movies ambience/feel better though I watched it first.

[@RuinousCat]

Madison King The thing is the manga added more depth like the reason we see no Father in the Nishimiya family and the reason why Yuzuru has short hair. Also one scene I liked in the manga was what Mashiba did to that asshole of a teacher. The movie did a good job of fitting important stuff in to the time frame though. I liked both but enjoyed the manga a bit more.

[@madisonking8057]

Jin ! Your right now that I think about, TBH I think the fact that I watched the movie first meant that I didn't really feel what was missing and then I retroactively attributed parts of the characters depth given to them in the manga to the anime characters, I do remember now how the Nishimiya family's situation was more fleshed out and how that changed how their interactions worked a bit, like how the two mothers reconciled. I don't quite now where I stand on Mashiba because he really only existed to be a foil for ishiida and I have the manga ishiida and the anime ishiida completely mixed in my head so it's hard to compare how they were differently characterized. One thing I will stand firm on is that the ending to the anime was better. I really think you get a more complete appreciation from watching then reading. Also one thing I could never pinpoint in both the anime and mangaand it must be a japan thing but wtf was the point of randomly inserting Maria's dad, I mean her mom was never present so did the japanese audience just need physical explanation for maria beyond, her dad is brazilian??

[@RuinousCat]

Madison King. The only part I liked about Mashiba was when he did the thing to the teacher the rest he was meh. I also watched the movie first but I think both endings were pretty good I liked anime ending because of where they chose to end it while the manga ending gave us a bit more closure for their future. Also when I read the manga I played the movie OST in the background which was really nice. Both were good in their own right since the movie obviously had a time limit to fit stuff in but I liked how the manga gave more depth to some characters like Yuzuru's past and hair style. Also nice chatting to you!

[@kostajovanovic3711]

So,another akira

[@DesMondesBlut]

For those interested in the differences between the manga and anime: The manga goes much more into detail when it comes to Ishiro's frieds. They have their own little substories and relationships between each other and a whole "movie making subplot" has been cut out of the anime. The main plot events are pretty much the same, except of the ending. Nevertheless, i strongly recommend the manga at least in addition to the movie. The more in depth personalities of the characters in the manga enhance the emotional impact of the story. There's a reason why it's so highly rated. Still, the movie is one of the best manga adaptations i've ever seen and does the manga justice. A definite masterpiece.

[@joshuamcmartin]

I literally just watched the movie yesterday after seeing it in theatres here in Australia a few months ago so the timing of this couldn't have been better. So happy you have done a video on it.

[@iFYMxDRKNSFALLS]

Joshua McMartin I'm going to take some of my friends to see this next week, I'm ready to cry in front of them

[@joshuamcmartin]

Enjoy!

[@iFYMxDRKNSFALLS]

Joshua McMartin I will, I bought the BD thinking it came with subs but it didn't. But still a great movie if I couldn't understand what they said, heh

[@Kanyaoo]

After watching A Silent Voice and Your Name I haven’t seen a single anime as good or even close to being as well good.

[@ProtagonistOfficial]

Thanks for the theatrical screening links, did not expect a showing to be relatively near my area.

[@moonstonepearl21]

It's disgusting when adults do nothing about bullying. I've had it happen to me in school. They just ignore it. They're irresponsible and juvenile.

[@3rdHalf1]

A Silent Voice > Your Name

[@aikoplayz0599]

3rdHalf no.... Silent Voice < Your Name Your name is'nt just relatable as this movie can be

[@SiegfriedFafnirsbane]

Agree

[@emmanuelperrault8584]

Long live the loud(on the internet) silent voices

[@justanormalguy1921]

YESS I AGREE

[@gustavinmw219]

Koe no Katachi > Kimi no na wa

[@cristianl1516]

Typing the English romanized titles of anime < just using their English titles in the first place

[@human2800]

Kimi no na wa = Koe no Katachi.

[@emmanuelperrault8584]

Fun fact you can buy them in a buddle online lol

[@renclave]

I highly suggest the manga to anyone who enjoyed the movie. There's a few things removed from the movie for the sake of time, such as the movie project that forces all of the old friends together, as well as how the teacher really treats the main characters. It's also a little easier to understand motives. Not to mention the tons of extra family interactions.

[@66metal666head66]

I have a weird habit of watching reviews of shows/movies after Ive seen them

[@WingItMan217]

66metal666head66 Same. Maybe it’s to see what other people thought about the medium

[@jezreelgarcia5573]

Nice video, I just noticed a few misunderstandings (Maybe you missed it, there is a lot of material in the movie). Ueno did know that what she did was wrong, she explicitly says it in the film. Kawai was the one who believed she never did anything wrong. I see that parallel to society, but I believe that's only a small part of the movie in the first half. I love this movie so much, I'd watch it everyday if I could. Keep up the good work Arkada!

[@5at5una]

i really hate kawai with passion.. some people really can be that soo caught up on their own world and be that oblivious

[@RayMasters03]

Damn I can't event watch this review without crying.

[@calebpascual2340]

This is officially my all time favorite and best anime i've ever seen. To start off at the beginning Inshida and Ueno would bully her and make fun of her and then years later Inshida starts to become traumatize of his actions when he encounters her again. This hit me emotionally because I was bullied myself in middle school cuz of the way i looked. But anyways I related Shouko so much she is probably the sweetest and kindest anime girl I've ever seen I would love to be friends with her and considering that this is a romance drama film the movie focused on the theme of friendship and forgiveness. Pet Girl of Sakurasou also had a similar way of handling it which i also adore that show but man this film had my heart torn especially how wholesome and cute it is. Ueno is a fantastic character portraying a person that still hasn't changed and is still in denial and when she saw that Inshida changed she denies it. It's also a reason why It's really sad cuz some people don't change even years after. Shouko and Inshida man.

[@Haschel80]

Thank you for this video Arkada, sorry there weren't any viewings in your country, wish Canada would stop gettin' the shaft.... If I wanted to see this I had to drive more than an hour away to see a showing at 7 pm... on a Monday. I went for it, and I just wanted to express my gratitude and say it was worth it. Thanks again!

[@lz3036]

About 2 years ago I read the manga, loved it so much I looked for more manga with a deaf MC. I found Can't see can't hear but love, and I ended up like that EVEN more than A Silent Voice. Both manga are top 10 manga to me now.

[@Mercure250]

Can't see can't hear but love is a manhwa though...but I'll probably read it anyway =P

[@haileylisa5498]

Matthew T you need to read pandora hearts really.

[@eleazarWP1]

I want the “moon” plot to continue pls.........

[@raykrislianggi]

What really makes this movie stand out, and the most brilliant about it (although the whole movie itself is brilliant) is the soundtracks. They're not just there to 'fill in', they're there as one of the most integral parts of how the film progresses. How the sounds are muted reflecting Shouko's deafness and Shouya's basically shuts himself from social life, to near the end where the orchestra plays at full blast telling us that Shouya finally finds his redemption, where he finally realizes that the world around him is truly beautiful. I emphasize enough how brilliant the soundtracks are, the most brilliant on ANY film I've watched.

[@jacob1006]

This film is so good. I watched Your Name after all the rave reviews and thought it didn't meet the expectations that I had from when I read reviews online and was disappointed. For this film I decided to go in blind and not read anything beforehand because I didn't want to be let down again and I am so glad that I did, it is the best anime film I have ever watched. It is so perfect.

[@Zaborav]

Is there a comprehensive list of certified frosty anime anywhere? I'd like to rewatch the old vids to find out which ones I've missed but I don't have the time.

[@VikSun14618]

I legit cried in this movie. I don't cry in anime. I saw Clannad After Story and didn't cry. FUCKING FEELS!!!

[@JustinReinhart89]

Maybe try watching Plastic Memories. That might make you tear up a bit.

[@alexorallo6466]

Justin Reinhart that was the only anime is cried to lol

[@Joyleanne]

Dude, yeah. I'm so glad you covered this movie! I also read the manga so I was a bit skeptical about the shorter adaptation. It was lacking with the minor characters, but I still loved how unique it was and how well it dealt with all the issues. Great movie/series.

[@danielsjohnson]

Great video as usual. Hey, you got a new top-level patron to give their name a verbal shoutout. That's a good sign.

[@alexeatsbeans17]

Silent voice was honestly a really good movie

[@sporeham1674]

+Edward Hahm Great? No. It was an amazing film.

[@Pedro_Le_Chef]

Amazing? No. Go fuck yourself.

[@aikoplayz0599]

Petran Moudatsos No u

[@eircomkk]

IMO this movie is better than your name im many ways and i enjoyed it a lot more.

[@MisterSleep1123]

And no time travel possession bullcrap

[@chiibits]

I would love to see this movie in theaters... maybe Canada, Quebec, will get a shot to see it in theaters at a later time... I hope. On another note, I would love to see a current list of your Certified Frosties. A video that points us to previous reviews you did, perhaps mentioning animes that once were on the list and got bumped off, or some that got it much later, after you watched it. That would be something I would like to see personally. I also would love to see a video about A Brief History of Magical Girls that you presented in a pannel at Otakuthon. I was unfortunately at work that day and could not make it (really enjoyed the youtube pannel though). :)

[@daraadekore9008]

I completely agree with you @Glass Reflection. This movie sheds light on the cruelty in the hearts of some children and how that can all change but to change it all is a journey. I appreciate your review of this movie so much, I'll make sure to refer people to this video when trying to explain why this movie is so great. You've also gained another subscriber by the way.

[@TheKanesi]

The redemption of Shouya and the film of Koe no Kotachi is a piece of art that has moved me... like nothing else. It is simply... incredible. The characters in this film are real - you’ve met them and it’s a real life film that deals with real life issues. Shouya’s acceptance for realising his sins and his quest to redeem himself and change himself into a better person is amazing, never never have I despised a character in the beginning of a film and rooted for them like nothing else by the end of it in only 2 hours. This film is a masterpiece - Shouya’s amazing family, his relationship with God and Shoko Nishimiya as a character is just bliss to watch. 10/10 for sure, I’m glad I had a chance to have been been able to watch both Kimi no Na Wa and A Silent Voice within this year. The magnum opus of both directors, go watch it in the cinemas if you have the chance - I wish I did!!

[@nestlemilk9032]

I'd still watch it if they made it a 7 hour movie... 2 hours just ain't enough

[@ms.negative7568]

I'm so glad you reviewed A Silent.Voice! I saw the movie earlier this year and completely touched my heart. In two weeks I'll get to see it on the big screen with my friend and I'm so excited!

[@lancemasta]

I will see it on theatre, sounds like a tear jerker for me. Thanks GlassReflection! X)

[@Santana_Wrld]

If u were a guy who cried just going to get this out of the way these were man tiers it happens normally

[@shayoko6]

Alternate name *Koe no Katachi* *Thoughts* ...This pulled me in at the start but quickly became cringe inducing...with poor choices and painful characters to endure this was quite unpleasant for the beginning section. but after getting by that it became a story of redemption and acceptance which was pleasant enough to get through.the ending was satisfying as well. this is was a okay watch. the flaws prevent it from being good. but the concept of a deaf main character is unique enough to recommend giving this a chance. *Whats wrong with this* i know its for the plot but i don't get the lead as a kid. he was not in any situation which that kind of personality made sense to me. he had a loving mother (the father was not even mentioned let alone shown) and he was not bullied in school. he was just a empty character being a piece of shit for the sake of being a piece of shit. The money burning scene...first of all burning money by itself is unacceptable...but this this particular case it is even worse... the mother threatens to burn the money that her son gave her to pay her back for something. he was going to commit suicide and she found out so this led to her thinking it was a great idea to burn money... this is extremely wrong because 1.were talking about a person that wants to die. adding MORE stress is not going to help 2. ...she burned the money anyway so that threat is gone...which destroyed any incentive not to die.... The bitch girl...the girl that for pretty much the entire movie was just mean. not for any decent reason either. she almost did not develop at all either...her apparent reason for hating the deaf girl so much is because... "She did not attempt to understand her" what does that even mean? there was nothing to understand! and there is no reason to hate someone just because they smile! It showed the blond guy at the end even tho him and the male lead were still on bad terms.everyone cared about him to some degree. but this 1 character as far as i saw was in a hate relationship with the lead. *Favorite moments* i loved when they principle (i assume) came in and was looking for who was bulling the girl and the teacher of the glass just called the lead character out. in a angry way letting him clearly know he did something really wrong. this is something i don't see in anime often as its more the teachers are not that mature. or "can't" do anything for the students. every moment the deaf girl smiled because she had such a hard life it made me happy to see her happy.

[@SiegfriedFafnirsbane]

Its been explained in the manga that he didnt want to be bored thats why he did that.he slowly realised that shouko became a nuisance for the class and to draw ATTENTION towards himself but being less mature compared to his friends he took it too far and was blamed

[@ibadatsidhu81]

Shouya wasn't just an introvert. He had depression and anxiety. If people didn't notice, when Kawai told Toshi ( the red head character ) that Shouya bullied Shouko, he covered his mouth and felt as if he was choking or felt bile in his throat. He had an anxiety attack. It's not just panic and stuff. It's sometimes slow and painful.

[@yoda0017]

I have a hearing disability and this movie made me cry several times. It's fantastic to see my disability showcased and discussed in a form of media I love.

[@NightEyeStudio1995]

the bit about how the kids and how the teachers just lets the bullying happen and how "normal" people mistreat and refuse to accept disabled people and expect them to become "normal". That bit hit so hard. Also Ueno... I want to punch her in the face and kick her off a bridge. Like... I really hated her character, especially when she keeps blaming Shoko for everything and actually assults her... TWICE. I wanted one of the characters to snap at her and yell at her. She was definitely a bad person.

[@MATTierial]

This movie is so incredibly good!! I bawled like I lttle child! 2016 was a good year for anime movies :)

[@jishw2406]

I was waiting so long for a more high quality youtuber to do a review on my favourite movie thank you

[@eevaanh8386]

At 5:10 I don’t know if ueno didn’t think she ever did anything wrong- I think she knew she was being mean- she just didn’t have a reason to stop. But Kawai actually thought she never took part in the bullying, so she’s in denial that she was ever in the wrong for doing so

[@yusufisa7135]

I have all the silent voice OST other than the one playing in the background can anyone tell me what it is called

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

I finally watched the dub yesterday (as of this comment) and it was fucking brilliant. Yes, it has a home release now.

[@spiritedrenee9895]

I'm glad you finally made this review!

[@HeeminGaminStation]

They updated the list!! for my town, best of all. IT'S GONNA BE ON MY BIRTHDAY!!

[@straymerodach4713]

are they airing Heavens Feel in Canada?

[@heyhaise8529]

I'll re if they don't air it

[@jimbob1862]

Tfw they aren't airing it in the UK.

[@tanku112233]

Jimbob ah goddammit :(

[@Youssef-vh9dh]

Who wants to see a kimi no nawa, "your name" review next?

[@iFYMxDRKNSFALLS]

Youssef Hjira prolly when the home release comes out

[@theempoleon78]

-As if like this means will get one...

[@iFYMxDRKNSFALLS]

theempoleon78 it'll be dumb not too, with the release and people telling people to buy/watch it. it's an opportunity to make money, in addition to hear his opinion of it.

[@xXRainFireXx]

He really shouldn't hold himself to only reviewing something once he can buy it. He should review it and just buy it once it releases if it bothers him that much.

[@Joehhson]

Please Sir, Do a review on your anime collection. As a fellow Canadian & collector of anime, I've been dying to see what you've built up over the years!

[@vincentoregan-walsh4406]

you are a god keep doing what you're doing !! best of the best, love ya man

[@ultraborisgaming7929]

I had to pause the movie so many times just to control my emotions

[@hazellmitchell]

I loved this film!

[@Spyzonex1]

i watched this and Your Name back to back today and they have both quickly entered my top 3 favorite anime films. Yes even more than most ghibli films

[@lunawater10]

Thank you so much for talking about this movie and why it's so beautiful. This movie means a lot to me, due to relating to Shouko [Shoko?] Being disabled makes me feel like a burden and a waste of money. This movie helped me better understand myself and forgive, while also encouraging me to apologize to people I've hurt. For those who haven't, PLEASE consider reading the manga. It has so many layers to it.

[@glyphknightmax]

The film's English title is mistranslated, and your section playing off the mistranslation was mildly grating, but otherwise, a fantastic review. The closer title should be "The Shape of Voice"

[@chaseandjojo]

Max7238 didn’t they show that at the very end of the movie? Oh dang this is also 2 years ago...

[@default632]

The literally put "The Shape of Voice" in the movie lol

[@nex1933]

Its #1 in my list and it SHOULD be #1 in MAL list too

[@ygganvlogs]

Yes Hello it’s high enough

[@shivpuri5769]

Yes Hello I don't give a shit about public consensus

[@killiban3000]

i wasnt even aware of this film saw your brief had to stop the video and go see and oh my god thank you

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

I honestly don't know how to compare Your Name to this film. The stories and messages are so vastly different that you can only compare, as you did, adaptation fidelity. Not even visuals or soundtrack would make sense, first because Shinkai and KyoAni have their own individual styles, both extremely beautiful but quite different in several aspects, though they may seem closer when you compare them to more radical ways of making visuals tell a story or contribute to the plot, like Kill la Kill. The music will or at least should be content-based, so again, it will be very different and its own thing in each film.

[@shiteyanyo1111]

I really really didn't like this movie (I feel like the only one). The characters (except Shoko) did constant 180s in terms of character and the film was written in a way that I have to LIKE and FORGIVE them. Not only that but the ending was incredibly unsatisfying. And a lot of other spoiler things.

[@Kinben69]

Just do that made in abyss review already

[@Aerial290]

I've never seen this movie or "Your name" but this video made me want to check it out! Thankfully they have a showing in New Jersey, I purchased my ticket today!

[@symphonic_silence]

Subscribed! But honestly I agree that "a silent voice" is a better film, most teenagers around the world, even kids around the world, all relate to the film. But as for "you're name" well, we can't really relate. I for one have been picked on for not having a voice in the first place, so I understand what shoko felt to an extent, though with me things never got as far as shoya took them, I still know the pain of feeling different, isolated, and worthless. I cried a lot during this film, how he tried to fix his actions really brought this story to another level, he didnt just ask to be forgiven, he asked to be friends, he spent his time trying to fix it instead of asking, that shows he really was determined. (This isnt a spoiler) and what he did towards the very end really made me like shoya, dispite how he treated people, he really wasn't a bad guy. If tiu read the manga you will know why he did everything he did, well that's enough of my comment I'm sorry haha, but seriously man I liked that video and I can agree with you, wish I had seen the showing though, but the disk is fine too!

[@thetruth3068]

the story from the manga is better, it's much more complete, and the ending is way better and satisfying. the movie cut a lot of story, some of the chapter just go in few frames, like the music montage in the start of the movie, the manga explain it in few chapters. Also like the time when Ishida's mom' ear is bleeding, in the movie it's just show up in few frames, the viewer should imagine what happened. but in the manga we know the story what happened to the mother ear. there is also story about Sahara's dream to be a designer and model. read the manga if you love this movie, you'll appreciate it more..

[@tryomama]

The Truth actually. They didn't show the part is because they want you to see the world in your own eyes. Now imagine this. You got into trouble in the same way. Same thing happened. Would you ever have the guts to ask your mother what happened? You would blame yourself for sure and think that your are the sole of everything. You would never want to know but you know it's your fault and the producer dose that in a very beautiful way.

[@Kuddochan]

Ueno > Kawai

[@rogeee]

Erik Litsenius Yess Ueno besto girl! うえのだいすきなかのじょ！

[@voytek5550]

both are shit

[@jepoyburner]

Erik Litsenius not really a high bar to clear. Kawai was trash

[@buttholeweeb621]

Erik Litsenius Ueno got a fat ass

[@kenny-zc9ti]

Ueno is a douché and kawai is a hypocrite. Both pretend the past never happens. When kawai cried in the early part, that makes me hate her. I hate ueno because while she can be a pretty good character, she doesn't learn from her past (seemingly as if nothing happens in the past)

[@larcesciel]

Thanks for the recommendation, I really enjoyed the movie and would not have known it was being shown where I live without the link you provided. Cheers.

[@mavida2544]

first ever really postive review I have seen here

[@wrongshirts7375]

Cried like a girl with these anime. Saw it 3 times in theaters.

[@ianbotello3950]

Is the film dub

[@death666753]

Ian Botello Yeah it's getting a dub. The actress playing Shouko is an actual deaf person. Props to Stephanie Sheh and NYAV post for going this far

[@youtubewatcher4955]

xBoolin Weaboo detected

[@cristianl1516]

yes and it is good.

[@samuelmagyar1488]

apparently

[@paulrobinson1647]

Great review i live hearing your thoughts thanks man sadly it's not showing in my city

[@MattH88S]

A Silent Voice is actually getting screenings in Canada in November. Toronto at least I know has a couple of showings on the Nov. 10th and 11th weekend.

[@DarkProtoss123]

I watched the movie like two or three weeks ago here in germany. Loved the manga, so i thought i'd love the movie too. But let me just say one thing. There are, like... FIVE VOICE ACTORS IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY. My ears bled afterwards and ironically the deaf girl had the best voice acting by far. Kind of ruined it for me.

[@farhanjamli3676]

Reclusiarch Mofo of the Angry Marines so they dub it you mean in German languange ??

[@whatever-ev6xz]

Reclusiarch Mofo of the Angry Marines why would you watch anime dubs anyway Especially german dubs theyre really bad

[@DarkProtoss123]

I was actually expecting it to just be subbed. The trailer was, anyways.

[@DarkProtoss123]

Yes, dubbed in german. Yes, the voice acting was as bad as it sounds.

[@amyduong9423]

Reclusiarch Mofo of the Angry Marines maybe rewatch it in English or Japanese lol

[@runningshadow6620]

Your name was going to be called your address. Yander girl.

[@scarslikereminders]

One of the main reasons I preferred this to your name was its soundtrack. My god, does it feel like a breath of fresh air. You'd be hard-pressed to find animated films these days with mood setters as dynamic and visceral as the ones in A Silent Voice.

[@kage5162]

Truly beautiful review. A little late, but I’m about to watch this movie for the second time. Time to get my pillow ready.