It’s not just a girl was bullied. It’s about the worst bully recognizing what he did and trying to make amends and form a relationship with the person he hurt. Where her deafness particularly makes this work is that it provides a straightforward symbol of isolation and acceptance that Ishida can overcome.
Satoshi Mashiba (真柴 智) A boy who becomes interested in and joins Ishida's group of friends upon learning they are making a movie. He is eager to be the leading actor and is considered handsome and talented enough to do so. Mashiba was lonely as a child and the other children took him for granted and bullied him, now he is completely
The distributor Shochiku lists the film adaptations of A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) and Higanjima manga for release next fall. Kyoto Animation is producing
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