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The Anthem of the Heart

2015Movie1 h 59 min

AnimationDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A wholesome, hopeful animated movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Beautiful word, beautiful world.

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?

Feels like

  • Coming of Age
  • Emotional Drama
  • Magical Realism
  • Musical
  • High School
  • Redemptive
  • Friendship
  • Self-Discovery
  • Japanese Animation

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Tatsuyuki Nagai
Written by
Mari Okada
Produced by
Hiroyuki Shimizu, Shunsuke Saitou, Mikihiro Iwata
Music by
Masaru Yokoyama, mito

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 19, 2015 · 1 h 59 min · Animation, Drama, Music, Romance

Released
September 19, 2015
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$9 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Did Not Get The Guy, Because You Were Nice to Me, Jerk Jock +9

  • Did Not Get The Guy
  • Because You Were Nice to Me
  • Jerk Jock
  • Hate Sink
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Shrinking Violet
  • Pair the Spares
  • Cheerful Child
  • Bland-Name Product
  • It Was with You All Along
  • Loophole Abuse
  • Talking with Signs

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Anthem of the Heart?"

Questions about The Anthem of the Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Anthem of the Heart?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Anthem of the Heart worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Anthem of the Heart okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Anthem of the Heart good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Anthem of the Heart in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Anthem of the Heart use?

Did Not Get The GuyBecause You Were Nice to MeJerk JockHate Sink"The Reason You Suck" SpeechShrinking VioletPair the SparesCheerful ChildBland-Name ProductIt Was with You All AlongLoophole AbuseTalking with Signsand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Did Not Get The Guy, Because You Were Nice to Me, and Jerk Jock.