A Silent Voice
Koe no Katachi
#34 Most Rated#39 Most Popular#1 Most Rated · 2013
Based on a one-shot that won the 80th Weekly Shounen Magazine Newbie Best Mangaka Award.
Shouya is a bully. When Shouko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shouya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far. Shouko is forced to leave the school, and Shouya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shouya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Includes two extra chapters.
Based on a one-shot that won the 80th Weekly Shounen Magazine Newbie Best Mangaka Award.
Shouya is a bully. When Shouko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shouya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far. Shouko is forced to leave the school, and Shouya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shouya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Includes two extra chapters.
Based on a one-shot that won the 80th Weekly Shounen Magazine Newbie Best Mangaka Award.
Shouya is a bully. When Shouko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shouya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far. Shouko is forced to leave the school, and Shouya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shouya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Note: Includes two extra chapters.
Format
Manga
Chapters
64
Volumes
7
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes- 100
Long story short: bully boy have grown up and now must face the consequences of his acts during his childhood.
- 100
A Silent Voice Review (Minor Spoilers)
ASV has the greatest character writing I've ever read. A true emotional rollercoaster that'll leave you thinking.
- 90
The story goes beyond romance, in fact, it is so realistic that it could easily pass for a Slice of Life.
Status Distribution
Current
7%·5,967
Planning
32%·28,290
Paused
2%·1,984
Dropped
1%·811
Completed
58%·50,445
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Recommendations
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Relations
Rehabilitation98%Language Barrier96%Bullying94%Coming of Age93%Disability93%School77%Heterosexual72%Male Protagonist70%Primarily Teen Cast68%Female Protagonist65%Ensemble Cast55%Filmmaking53%Kuudere53%Shounen50%Tomboy42%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does A Silent Voice have?
A Silent Voice has 64 chapters across 7 volumes.
Is A Silent Voice completed?
As of now, A Silent Voice has finished.
When was A Silent Voice published?
A Silent Voice was published from August 7, 2013 to November 19, 2014.
What kind of manga is A Silent Voice?
A Silent Voice is a manga, originally from Japan.