---
title: "A Silent Voice: The Movie"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-silent-voice-the-movie-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 378064
imdb_id: "tt5323662"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 4563
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-silent-voice-the-movie-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Silent Voice: The Movie is a 2016 film that centers on the relationship between two students, Shouya Ishida and Shouko Nishimiya. The narrative begins in elementary school, where Shouya bullies Shouko because she is deaf. As the teasing persists, the dynamics of the classroom shift, and the other students eventually turn against Shouya due to his lack of compassion. Following their time in elementary school, the two characters lose contact and do not speak to each other for several years. As an older and wiser individual, Shouya becomes tormented by his past behavior toward Shouko. He eventually decides that he must seek her out again to atone for his previous actions. The story follows his attempt to reconcile with her, leaving the viewer to question whether it is already too late to make amends. The title refers to the state of being silent, which is defined as making no sound, keeping from speech, or being unable to speak.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A remorseful young man seeks to make amends with a deaf classmate he once bullied."

### Why Watch
- explores themes of redemption
- portrays complex interpersonal growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains depictions of bullying
- deals with heavy emotional subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of bullying and emotional distress that may be intense for some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, reflective, dramatic, poignant

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | CosmoGo, Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Naoko Yamada
- **Networks / Studios**: Kyoto Animation, ABC Animation, Kodansha

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyu Irino** as *Shouya Ishida (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Shouko Nishimiya (voice)*
- **Aoi Yuuki** as *Yuzuru Nishimiya (voice)*
- **Kensho Ono** as *Tomohiro Nagatsuka (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaneko** as *Naoka Ueno (voice)*
- **Yui Ishikawa** as *Miyoko Sahara (voice)*
- **Megumi Han** as *Miki Kawai (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Toyonaga** as *Satoshi Mashiba (voice)*
- **Mayu Matsuoka** as *Shouya Ishida as an Elementary School Boy (voice)*
- **Sachiko Kojima** as *Kazuki Shimada as an Elementary School Boy (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a boy named Shouya Ishida who attempts to atone for bullying a deaf girl named Shouko Nishimiya.

### Q: Does the story take place in school?
The narrative begins in elementary school and continues as the characters grow older.

### Q: What motivates Shouya to find Shouko?
An older and wiser Shouya feels tormented by his past behavior and wants to seek forgiveness.

### Q: Is this a story about bullying?
Yes, the plot centers on the consequences of bullying and the subsequent journey toward understanding and compassion.

### Q: Can the characters reconcile?
The film explores whether it is possible for the two to reconnect after years of silence.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [SILENT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent)
- [SILENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/silent)
- [SILENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/silent)
- [Silent - definition of silent by The Free Dictionary](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/silent)
- [silent - WordReference.com Dictionary of English](https://www.wordreference.com/definition/silent)
- [silent, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English …](https://www.oed.com/dictionary/silent_adj)

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