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beescared's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the movie, and the series explains every detail so much better. I love it already.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Blood
Minor: Suicide attempt
Deaf girl getting severely bullied, bully eventually getting karma and getting bulliedsongwind's review against another edition
4.0
(This review is for the complete series, which I read via my Crunchy Roll membership. On CrunchRoll it was translated as A Silent Voice.)
When Nishimiya Shoka joins Ishida Shoya's sixth grade class, he (and the other kids) don't really know how to deal with it. Eventually Ishida ends up bullying her, and leading the class in an escalating path of torment until finally Nishimiya is forced to leave school and Ishida's mother ends up deep in debt to pay for the girls hearing aids he destroyed.
Scared by the consequences of their actions, the rest of the class turns on Ishida, bullying him in turn. His reputation follows him through middle school and high school, forcing him to be a loner.
Finally, overcome by guilt and isolation. Ishida decides to kill himself after settling his debts. As part of that, he tracks down Nishimiya to apologize. That's the beginning of a tumultuous time of change and self reflection.
This is a very dense manga. It's not a difficult read, but it has a lot going on and tackles multiple themes. Personal growth and change, forgiveness, acceptance of difference, love, family, suicide, depression and more. Though centered on Ishida and Nishimiya, the story expands to include new characters, and old classmates from their time together in elementary school. It also deals with deafness in a complex, nuanced manner that was really refreshing.
It was really quite powerful. In addition, Oima received guidance from the Japanese Federation of the Deaf, which was nice to see.
When Nishimiya Shoka joins Ishida Shoya's sixth grade class, he (and the other kids) don't really know how to deal with it. Eventually Ishida ends up bullying her, and leading the class in an escalating path of torment until finally Nishimiya is forced to leave school and Ishida's mother ends up deep in debt to pay for the girls hearing aids he destroyed.
Scared by the consequences of their actions, the rest of the class turns on Ishida, bullying him in turn. His reputation follows him through middle school and high school, forcing him to be a loner.
Finally, overcome by guilt and isolation. Ishida decides to kill himself after settling his debts. As part of that, he tracks down Nishimiya to apologize. That's the beginning of a tumultuous time of change and self reflection.
This is a very dense manga. It's not a difficult read, but it has a lot going on and tackles multiple themes. Personal growth and change, forgiveness, acceptance of difference, love, family, suicide, depression and more. Though centered on Ishida and Nishimiya, the story expands to include new characters, and old classmates from their time together in elementary school. It also deals with deafness in a complex, nuanced manner that was really refreshing.
It was really quite powerful. In addition, Oima received guidance from the Japanese Federation of the Deaf, which was nice to see.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I am not sure what to think about this manga. I am also not sure if I found it good or not. For now it is a 4 star, but it might change.
The characters. Urgh I hated them all. Ishida is the worst of all. Being such a bully, such a mean person to someone who is deaf. Someone who is just trying her best to fit in, doing her best to make friends.
Ishida is an idiot, and I am sorry to say, but he kind of deserved what he got for bullying. However, I don't approve it all the way. Especially after a while, I was like: Guys we know, he was a dickhead, but it wasn't like he was alone in doing things. I do hope Ishida will learn a lesson and will get a bit smarter and doesn't feel the need to be such a tough guy.
Everyone in the class were such hypocrites. Blaming it all on Ishida, while they themselves were bullies too. And then bullying Ishida even though they all participated.
I disliked the classmates, and also the teacher. Dear Lord, that dude should never have become a teacher. He barely did anything to help Nishimiya, and when things turned out bad for the school he switched over to Ishida and doing nothing to help him. Because Ishida had it coming. What kind of sad teacher are you? You should be there for your students, help them, correct them. Not just stand by and do nothing.
Though I have seen this happen in other manga (and even anime) as well. One person bullies another, then gets all that bullying back at them, by the same people who helped bully the others.
And just like in most cases, teachers stand by and do absolutely nothing.
Nishimiya is my favourite character, she is a wonderful girl, trying hard to live through her life without hearing anything. Trying her best to participate in things, trying hard to speak. Even when she was bullied, she tried to make friends with Ishida, and when Ishida was bullied she tried to help him. Even though he was totally oblivious to the fact. I also felt sorry for her, having such a mother who just forces her wishes and will on her child.
The artstyle bothered me as well. I didn't really like it and at times found it very ugly.
All in all, it was an interesting manga, though I am not sure if I feel comfortable reading it further.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
The characters. Urgh I hated them all. Ishida is the worst of all. Being such a bully, such a mean person to someone who is deaf. Someone who is just trying her best to fit in, doing her best to make friends.
Ishida is an idiot, and I am sorry to say, but he kind of deserved what he got for bullying. However, I don't approve it all the way. Especially after a while, I was like: Guys we know, he was a dickhead, but it wasn't like he was alone in doing things. I do hope Ishida will learn a lesson and will get a bit smarter and doesn't feel the need to be such a tough guy.
Everyone in the class were such hypocrites. Blaming it all on Ishida, while they themselves were bullies too. And then bullying Ishida even though they all participated.
I disliked the classmates, and also the teacher. Dear Lord, that dude should never have become a teacher. He barely did anything to help Nishimiya, and when things turned out bad for the school he switched over to Ishida and doing nothing to help him. Because Ishida had it coming. What kind of sad teacher are you? You should be there for your students, help them, correct them. Not just stand by and do nothing.
Though I have seen this happen in other manga (and even anime) as well. One person bullies another, then gets all that bullying back at them, by the same people who helped bully the others.
And just like in most cases, teachers stand by and do absolutely nothing.
Nishimiya is my favourite character, she is a wonderful girl, trying hard to live through her life without hearing anything. Trying her best to participate in things, trying hard to speak. Even when she was bullied, she tried to make friends with Ishida, and when Ishida was bullied she tried to help him. Even though he was totally oblivious to the fact. I also felt sorry for her, having such a mother who just forces her wishes and will on her child.
The artstyle bothered me as well. I didn't really like it and at times found it very ugly.
All in all, it was an interesting manga, though I am not sure if I feel comfortable reading it further.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
1ncredibr0's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
urfavzarah's review against another edition
3.0
So, this might just have been because I am sorta burnt out with manga at the moment, but I definitely didn't love this book. It was beautiful, and the message is so so important. I liked it and I loved the characters, so yes I would recommend this.
rlstrayer1's review against another edition
5.0
My first ever manga! I chose this one because 1) I was bullied as a kid, and 2) I am hearing impaired. So yeah, I can relate.
Also there is a movie?? But I can’t find it in the US 😭
Also there is a movie?? But I can’t find it in the US 😭
stardustreader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alexurbanpop's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5