
A Silent Voice
聲の形
Bullying shatters a young girl's world, leaving scars that haunt her tormentor. Years later, a regretful soul seeks redemption, sparking a poignant journey of forgiveness and love. If you love emotional dramas, this is unmissable.
After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shouko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shouya Ishida. As Shouya continues to bully Shouko, the class turns its back on him. Shouko transfers and Shouya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shouya finds Shouko to make amends. (Source: Eleven Arts)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.8/10 avg
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch A Silent Voice?
Within our mood classification system, A Silent Voice aligns strongest with a romantic / sad / happy viewing mood (love stories that will make your heart flutter). Key tonal signals include drama based on manga, deaf lead character, bullying themes, regret and redemption, high school life, slice of life drama, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, romance, slice of life anime series released in 2016 from Kyoto Animation.
- •You enjoy themes centered on drama based on manga, deaf lead character, bullying themes, regret and redemption.
- •You want a compact 1-episode run you can finish in a weekend (~130 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You prefer high-intensity, gritty psychological thrillers over drama and romance storytelling.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
Official Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions About A Silent Voice
Where can I watch A Silent Voice (2016) legally online?
We are currently tracking official streaming availability for A Silent Voice. You can watch the official promotional trailer on this page and bookmark the title to your watchlist for availability updates.
What mood and genres does A Silent Voice fit best?
A Silent Voice is classified under Drama, Romance, Slice of Life and best matches a romantic or sad or happy mood, featuring elements of drama based on manga, deaf lead character, bullying themes, regret and redemption, high school life.
How many episodes does A Silent Voice have?
A Silent Voice (2016) is currently marked as completed with 1 episodes, averaging 130 minutes per episode.
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