The Anthem of the Heart

The Anthem of the Heart

Beautiful word, beautiful world.

Directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai

Produced by A-1 Pictures, Graphinica

2015119 min7.6 / 10

A tender coming-of-age story about a silenced girl finding her voice and self-worth through music, friendship, and connection.

A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?

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  • Does The Anthem of the Heart end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Anthem of the Heart violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Anthem of the Heart sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Anthem of the Heart easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Anthem of the Heart scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity71

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Surprise83

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Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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