Through A Silent Voice, Yamada Naoko established herself as one of the greatest anime directors of our time. What followed after was her more experimental piece, Liz and the Blue Bird, the film whi…
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Liz and the Blue Bird
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A Silent Voice
A manga about a bully who harassed a deaf girl who grows up and tries to find a way to atone for his sins. Continue reading →
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A Silent Voice [Review]
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A Silent Voice and To Your Eternity
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A Silent Voice: How It Portrays Maternal Love
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[Podcasts] One Piece and A Silent Voice… with The One Piece Podcast and Manga Mavericks
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