“A Silent Voice” – it’s about friendship and forgiveness!

‘A “Silent Voice” (Koe no Katachi) is an anime film that tells a moving story about redemption and friendship, as well as the difficulties of living with guilt and asking for forgiveness.

Subjects:

The story highlights the negative impact of bullying on both victims and perpetrators. “Redemption and Forgiveness” describes the difficult journey of asking for forgiveness and making amends. The narrative highlights the need to understand and accept the uniqueness of other people.

Childhood:

The film begins by introducing Shoya Ishida, a lively teenager who often gets into trouble with his classmates. He begins to bully Shoko Nishimiya, a new deaf girl in his class.

Shoko tries to communicate with her students by passing around a notebook, but Shoya and his friends constantly bully her and make fun of her disability. Shoko then transfers schools.

Consequences:

After Shoko’s transfer, Shoya is blamed for the bullying by the school and his classmates. He isolates himself and begins to bully himself, which causes him to feel great guilt and remorse.

Shoya is a loner in high school who is tormented by flashbacks of his past deeds. Although he considers suicide, he decides to make amends first.
After learning sign language, Shoya apologizes to Shoko. As their relationship gradually begins to grow again, Shoya strives to understand Shoka’s environment and experiences.

Building friendships:

In an effort to make amends for his past mistakes, Shoya makes new friends and reconnects with old classmates, including Tomohiro Nagatsuka, who eventually becomes a close buddy. When Shoya first meets Yuzuru, Shoko’s younger sister, she is initially distrustful of him, but eventually recognizes his genuine remorse.

Overcoming challenges:

As they confront their past, Shoya and Shoko encounter numerous difficulties. A turning point is when Shoko attempts to commit suicide and Shoya realizes how much his actions have hurt her. After saving Shoko from her suicide attempt, Shoya falls into a river and temporarily falls into a coma. His family and friends support him in his recovery.

Redemption and forgiveness:

When Shoya awakens from his coma, a meaningful reconciliation takes place between him and Shoko. They begin to forgive and heal each other.
In the epilogue, Shoya is seen attending the school festival with his friends. He realizes that he can move on with his life and that he is no longer alone.

“A Silent Voice” is a touching film that tackles complex emotional issues with sensitivity and care.