Thank all of you for the support so far, i was really nervous releasing this but i wanted to be real with everyone, im just a person you know? Anyway, love you guys, be safe and please consider donating to kyoani! Also big shoutout to Ryan the white boy anime pleb who broke himself getting this out for you! -Mike

This movie is beautiful. I wish I could erase my memory and re experience this

So sad that someone decided to attack people who made this beautiful movie.

Never stop this channel please. This stuff really helps people.

It's sad this wasnt a series because there's so much more build up and character development in the manga, but the movie was still gorgeous.

You: "A Silent Voice is an awful movie" Me: Yelling "No it iSnT!" at my phone ready to throw at the wall

I watch a lot of KZfaq but by far this is one of the most influential channels I’ve seen when I see any of theses videos it inspires me to be better

"fixing peoples problems wont fix yours" thank you, i mean it. I shouldve have known this a while ago but i didnt and it hurt me but i have learned from my mistakes and now im recovering

If this Anime hadn't ended Happy, i would've gotten Depression.

I... didn't try to kill myself... but I considered it once last year. It was scary. I was playing the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and... mid way I just stopped moving in the game. I realized in that instance that I didn't care what happened in the game. I stopped caring about _anything_. Everything went dark, and I suddenly realized that I didn't care if I lived or died anymore. That moment terrified me. I've always lived by the edict "Suicide is out of the question", but in that moment, _not_ committing suicide was the hardest thing ever. Sometimes, it's still hard. Mike, I wish I could hug you, and be one of those friends for you. I know the pain you go through all too well, and even now I'm trying to find the means to move forward. I pray that you and I can both keep pressing onward. *a message from one outside of the simulation*

Bonsai Pop, more like Bonsai *inaudible noises* "hold on I'm crying". It's cathartic to remember we're not alone in feeling horrible.

A Silent Voice is by far my favorite animated movie, and my second favorite movie of all time. I'm going to lay some truth here. Not for attention or pity but for facts. I suffer from a condition known as Conversion Disorder. Yeah, I have depression and anxiety sure, but this is the big one. CD for everyone is different and affects everyone differently. It's a mental disorder that effects your body in a physical manner. When I was growing up I was physically, mentally, emotionally, physically abused by my father and step mother. I suffered for ten long years with that. Fast forward, I ended up dating someone who ended up abusing me in the same ways (different methods, but the same results for two years). I'm not going to get into it because that's not the point I am trying to make here. Conversion Disorder darn near destroyed me physically because of the surfaced trauma that I had suppressed. I couldn't eat (I dropped down to 108 pounds when I should've been around 160 for a healthy male), I couldn't breathe correctly, my chest would always lock up, I would vomit all the time, I had convulsions and even blacked out from the constant pain. Above all else, I couldn't walk for six months, the rest of the symptoms took a year to subside, some I have to this day nine years later. (2010-2019). My point in all of this is that I outright refused help. I demanded that I took on everything on my own. Granted a lot of my so called friends at the time stopped talking to me, and my gf at that time hung up on me after I called saying I was going to commit suicide, by the grace of God it failed though. Guys, girls, everyone reading this. PLEASE SEEK HELP. Mental illness is a disease. It's catastrophic to those that care about you, and I assure you they are out there. I may not know you, but I promise you I love you all! I was dealing with that stuff at 17, tried a numerous amount of times to self harm and kill myself. I'm 26 now; going for my bachelors degree and weigh a healthy 151.5 pounds and work out 2-3 days a week. IT DOES GET BETTER! But you have to give yourself time, my friends. BELIEVE ME. I lived the toughest years of my life and I know that I still have challenges awaiting, but that's the glory that is life!

"Many of you idolize Japan..." is something I heard often from people around me. I don't idolize the country at all, I'm mostly fascinated by it, especially in relation to art. I have small interest in anything political or when it comes to the economy, and this also counts for a country like Japan. I'm always surprised when someone says that to me while I'm like "but... that's not even relevant to the fact I watch anime, read manga or love any other art they have?" This isn't criticism, but it brought up memories related to that sentence I had. Just wanted to share, and I'm sure there have been people who feel the same?

This was one of my favorite movies and probably anime of all time but now the kyoani situation make me want to treasure it more

did anyone hear the minecraft piano music playing

Thank you for this video it really hits hard to home.I appreciate the fact that you touched on your own story mental illness is not a joke.People that have mental stability will never understand unless they go through it themselves and it can happen to anyone.I myself suffer from bipoloar depression and severe anxiety from events that have happened over a progress of years.Bullying,harrasment,dysfunctional family problems all of that can happen to even the most well put together person.Rich or poor it just all depends on what is accessible to that individual and how they deal with what they are going through.I will be watching this movie for myself today.It looks like a beautiful film.I look forward to watching it for myself.

I noticed that track from Katawa Shoujo, another genuine story about disability. Nice one

i cant..i saw this movie actually few days ago i just found a random amv with it...i didnt even know it was from the studio that had this recent tragidy...i'm 17 y/o that im not that stable in life right now. I dont like telling others that im facing hard times because i know others have it worse than me...i watched the movie just to pass time cause i had a off and wanted to watch anime...Tbh with yall i started crying in the first 10 minutes but i didnt think much of it, i just said to my self im just an emotional kinda guy but after the end of the movie and a lot of crying i realised how amazing this movie was and how wrong it was for me to watch it...not gonna lie it gave me pleasure watching it beacuse its a masterpiece but also it ruined me...thanks for the amazing video/s

3:21 can we all just appreciate the minecraft background music

This was one of the few who made me openly weep at many places. KyoAni holds a special place in my anime watcher heart. Love your takes on these wonderful anime series.

8:31 one of my best friends is deaf and this action of putting your hair up hit my sooo hard. This means so much to somebody who has hearing aid that I don’t think many people understand. I cried for her and had to come back later after I recollected my myself. They handled this movie so well.

me and my non anime best friend watch silent voice last night . This movie and violet evergarden save me for almost end my life

The little sigh at the end as mike goes of camera is how I feel when I talk about my attempts, I connected with this video even more than I thought I would. Please keep making them, it helps.

"I want you to help me live" is one of the most powerful and beatiful phrases I've ever heard in a film. I absolutely love "A silent voice"

Thank you for you. Thank you for your truth. Thank you for being brave and compassionate enough to have this conversation. Thank you for sharing how this movie, studio, and the artwork that is animation moves your life. You're beautiful and inspiring.

I watched that beginning part a bunch of times thinking I had a hearing problem cause he said it was an awful movie

I have to see this movie... the reveiw made me cry buckets. I need to see the whole thing. thank you Kyoani for telling such a beautiful story.

A beautifully put together video for a beautiful movie. Our prayers are still with kyo-ani

Great homage to Kyoto Ani, Inliterally watched this movie about two or three weeks ago so it's still pretty fresh in my mind too

When you started talking homogeneity at 9:30, it got me thinking of the manga. It went a little bit further into Shouko's home status, her father had left the family after realizing that his daughter was deaf. Her mother being accused of having tainted his bloodline.

A Silent Voice is one of those films that you HAVE to see.

❤ Much love to ya man. Glad you're here to give us these great videos. Appreciate all of the hard work and heart you put into this channel.

Shoya kind of looks like a grown up Mineta in the thumbnail.

This movie doesn’t have those typical tears jerking moments, nobody’s gonna die, nobody’s gonna be separated, it doesn’t deal with heavy romance, it won’t make you cry, it isn’t like that at all. Instead it deals with social anxiety, depression, bullying, suicidal thoughts, disabilities, guilt and redemption. You won’t leave the cinema sad and in tears, you’ll leave the cinema appreciating your life a little bit more, feeling a little bit more sympathetic, looking at life a little bit differently. And that is just truly beautiful.

KyoAni is an awesome studio and "A Silent Voice" is my favorite movie, but they did not give "birth" to it (the story). A Silent Voice is original created by Yoshitoki Ōima. KyotoAni just adapted her original Manga into a movie, so we should be fair and credit the Original Autor for the Story. It sounds like you give all credit to KyoAni and arent aware that its an adaptation of a manga. If you like the "Silent Voice" Anime, i can only highly recommend reading the manga. The Manga tells the same story, but goes much further into detail and tells the story a few chapters past the movies ending.

This film was one of the best i have seen. Thank you making the video on it Bonsai Pop!

I was about to launch a crusade because of those first couple seconds

When you said there were spoilers and to go watch it, I did. The movie is a masterpiece.

thank you for making this video and speaking about your past experience, it gives perspective to the young audience such as me and how to come to terms with forgiving one's self. Again thank you

This is a beautiful analysis on a silent voice it’s so beautiful sometimes I come back to it for comfort thank you for releasing this video.

I AM GLAD YOU ARE STILL ALIVE. STAY ALIVE!!! the world will always need you

I'm half deaf, my left ear basically doesn't work, and my right ear has a permanent high pitched ringing. Hearing has been an issue for me for my whole life. My parents paid a grand for hearing aids (which, for us, was a lot of money 20 years ago), but kids bullied me for them so much, I couldn't keep wearing them and refused to. I made a friend, a deaf girl. She once told me it must be hard for me. Too hearing for the deaf world, and too deaf for the hearing. This movie hits me really, really hard. About as hard as what that friend said. I was also ostracized and outcasted as a kid, by the same people who bullied me into not wearing hearing aids, oddly enough. I related to both the main characters in this movie really strongly, so it reached into dark corners of me that I've tried to put behind me, and rips it to the forefront... And makes me feel all the grief I crushed down and suppressed back then, just as a survival mechanism. I was still extremely depressed, but... The suppression kept it low enough to not unalive myself. Yeah. This movie is tough, and yet I've rewatched it repeatedly, because it is beautiful... And it still hits me where it hurts every single time. Just such a good movie.

I have been struggling. I’ve lost a lot recently. I still have much to be grateful for. Unfortunately I can’t experience this movie the way most do, but I needed to see your video so thank you.

I appreciate what you do Mike. Figured I'd share that with you as you've shared a lot with us.

I could be wrong, but I believe it was implied that the hospital scene with Shoko and her grandma was about them finding out that her grandma's illness was terminal, not that Shoko's hearing was deteriorating. Either way, thank you for being forefront about your own experiences, and for this well-constructed and personal review of the show - very much needed amidst all the tragedy that has befallen us in the past couple months. Love all of your work, but this tops the lot.

This had me crying. Great analysis and also thanks for a personal connection.

I didn't know that happened to Kyoto Animation. I just finished the film. It made me tear up as I can relate, but the knowledge that people that made this beauty were murdered hit me hard. May they rest in peace and make beautiful art wherever they reside now.

Thank you for sharing your story in such a strong way. This video is fantastic.

Im actually stuck in my current life. I cant seem to move forward with deciding what I want to do. I cant make real connections with people anymore, I forgot how and I cant even deal with the fact that I am destitute and living off other people. The idea of working a job truly terrifies me and eventually is going to lead to me being homeless. I dont know how to ask people for help anymore sadly. I really appreciate this movie though, it was a breath of fresh air and is something Id recommend non-anime fans to watch. It totally breaks the gross stigma that anime has when it comes to overly sexual themes and other stuff that keeps "normies" away from it. Maybe one day Ill come out of this issue I have, maybe not. To the people who have, I commend you and wish you the best. I hope KyoAni can heal from this, they truly are the best animation company in the business.

This movie was a gem. I still think about it and loved every painful minute if it. Unfortunately, I am mentally unstable right now, so I will just like the video.

this is almost the exact same experience i had with this movie, it gave me a huge wake up call, it aloud me to move on from the depression i was stuck in 4 years ago, it was something i couldnt move on from, because it was something i never trusted anyone with the information of, no one knew i was ever depressed, i used the excuse that i didnt want to be a burden to keep myself from having to confront it, saying it was in the past, but this movie geve me the courage and aloud me to realize i had to talk with my closest friend about what i had been through, and eventually i have been able to speak about it to all my close friends. ive been stuck again without a way to go, but this video helped me realize whats important again, so thank you

A while ago (maybe 26 years ago), I have had those feelings of taking myself out of here thinking other's lives would be easier, my life ultimately didn't matter (my brother has had the same feeling and tried to end his life about 15 years ago...he survived and is in a much better state). Having the right ppl around you is HIGHLY imperative. They help that light at the end of the tunnel show a little brighter everyday. My pastor helped me when I actually spoke the words of ending my life. Coincidentally, I'm watching this video two days before my 37th birthday. I have my waning moments here and there (not to the degree of physical harm), but I'm so thankful for life. My heart goes out to all those families that have to deal with these situations. Speak up if you're in that state of mind...take it very seriously when others reach out to you. Be kind to one another because you never know if your words and/or actions is the spark that lights another's fuse. Peace and blessings.

I didnt hear about the tragedy till now... Thank you for bringing this to light and sharing your story. I can sympathize with thouse feeling of shojo and you have shown in this video. Thank you bringing attention to this fundraising effort

Thank you for this ......out of my deepest inner Thank you ......i cried a bit or to be honest the whole video ....it Touched me so much!

I just finished the movie and came to KZfaq to find a video on it. Thank you very much! Personally, A silent voice really hits hard. The characters (especially Shoya) are so sincere and beautifully human. It deserves a special place in my heart

Thank you for this. I'm glad your still here. You are strong and you are loved.

I really appreciate the content warning :) You guys do such great work, love the video

Even though it's just a clip from the movie, when she says "I'm doing the best I can" I still start crying.

"Make good friends, not cool friends..." that is great advice. I was also on that same boat. But somewhere in 10th grade it changed. And I did make good friends and still am friends with them until this very day.

Thank you for saying you care - it means a lot and helps a lot

Now I see why this movie is soo popular and soo good 😭

Honestly this made me cry because I literally am dealing with depression again. I watched the movie a week ago and I definitely feel it in different ways from being a jerk growing up to suicidal thoughts. Also you should do a video about Angel Beats. 💕

I’m glad you’re here Mike! I just discovered your channel and went on a binge. Mononoke and Monster are shows very close to my heart and you covered them so beautifully. Because you’re still here today, I got to enjoy these videos. I love your voice and mind. No one could do it the same as you. So thank you :)

This is the realest shit I’ve watched in a long time. Cried all over again. Definitely been sort of head space before, more times than I care to admit. Don’t be ashamed of what happened. Share your story, you never know who you can help. Thank you man. First video I’ve seen of yours, and hands down, I’m an instant subscriber.

Ah im crying same thing here you guys know my story I LOVE you guys so much💙❤

Ive watched it like 3 times EVERYTIME I CRIED SO MUCH

Mike, thank you for the work you're doing on this channel... Your views on art are undescribably refreshing and profoundly relatable... It takes a lot to embrace the chaos and adapt....... again, thank you... Also, mad respect to all the content creators on this channel along with all the people that make it possible

4 years later and I’ll say this video is one of the best I’ve ever seen from any creator this hole video every time I watch it touches my heart nbs ❤

regarding sterilization, there was a point where they did sterlize people in mental hospitals forcfully. I think well in to the 70s... you could be instilutionalized for any reason. among the various mental conditions, not speaking english, gay, deaf were also reasons a person could find themselves growing up and growing old in those terrible places. my cousin came close to it when he was a toddler. that was the doctors advice becausze his motor skills were poor. Mam'maw put her foot down.... was sadly too much of a lady to put her foot up the doctor's ass but I think he got the jist.

This video had me tearing up a bit. I watched A Silent Voice late one night on a whim and I'm incredibly happy that I watched it. KyoAni did a wonderful job handling a pretty difficult subject. Also, thank you for sharing your own experience. I personally have never been able to discuss my low points, I'll never be brave enough to openly share. But hearing that you've come out on the other side actually feeling grateful for being alive is encouraging for those who don't currently see a way out. Much love to you ❤

You and scamboli reviews have become my new favourite anime channels, not only do you both provide good quality content but it shows a genuine level of passion and care to anime as a medium. Thanks you for the video and keep up the good work! 👌

I keep coming back to your videos because I relate so deeply to your anecdotes and energy. Actually ended up watching some of the anime discussed on this channel purely because of you guys.

I was alone all throughout school, only making friends afterwards with people who understand me. And KyoAni has done so much for me beyond this movie. But this movie hit me hard throughout, as a victim of bullying. KyoAni showed me there were others like me and I could connect with them (Lucky Star), that hard work doesn't always pay off (Sound! Euphonium), and that even though your different you can still get along (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid). And most importantly..... it showed me that I can move on from my past trauma, it will be hard, but I can do it (A Silent Voice).

i just feel so sad and to much pain

This video absolutely broke me in the best way. Thank you all for what you do, these videos are all masterpieces in their own right. These videos literally keep me going every single day. The way the scripts are written, the way the videos are edited, your personalities, all of it. I will more than definitely become a patreon supporter! I share these videos with all my friends and coworkers who love anime and always come back to me telling me how stoked they are for recommending this channel to them. You, Grant, Tyler, and Ryan are all so amazing for creating this kind of content, please don't stop 😭👏❤️

Thanks a lot for the Advice Dude. Keep making amazing content! Also thanks for talking about this Masterpiece of a film

I tried to kill myself in 2011...but I was to scared...I tried to jump bridge but I didn't jump... Today I'm still depressed but I don't want to die...it's like...idk...I want to sleep, have the best dreams of my life and never wake up... Also the friend (only) I like the most moved to France and I not able to see her anymore. Hope you're doing well and a tight hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

I had my suspicions seeing the tattoo placement and piercings. While I don't like the movie's story, I do like the effect it has on others. Fans of anime who've previously bullied someone come to see how their behavior affected others and some even publicly apologized for what they've done in the past. Which is good. Sure, apologies don't erase the past but it's good to see they aren't bad people through and through.

This is amazing. The first video on this channel that has brought me to tears. The animation is beautiful, the message is heartbreaking but also relatable and Mike's message hit home. It takes a lot of guts to spill your personal life and personal secrets out to the internet. However, sharing what you went through can help others, like me, who are going through those kinds of thoughts everyday. I'm happy you're still here Mike and I cant wait for your next video!

loved the movie, this video, the advice you gave about making “good friends”, your honesty, everything. thank you so much for creating this. nearly cried (again)

How dare u use MINECRAFT MUSIC IN A DEPRESSING WAY, NOW I WILL HAVE DEPRESSION BCUZ OF U.

Honestly the dub doesn’t have the impact the sub does especially with the desk scene where she doesn’t have the words to say what she means

This was a very emotional video. Thank you so much for being so open.

I appreciate this video so much. Your disclaimer at the beginning was well spoken and the entirety of the content made my eyes well up constantly. Keep spreading good messages!

America does have a history of forced sterilization, especially of people of color and with disabilities. Please don’t jump to the conclusion that we don’t have a history full of eugenics just because Japanese culture comes off as more conservative. You need to be more thorough about your research, this was a very irresponsible and dangerous anecdote to just throw out. We’ve always been just as bad about “racial purity”.

Youre super wrong.

Thank you, Mike, I had a similar experience when I was a teenager, and though I am still a loner, I found value in my existence. I saw this anime last year, and it deeply touched me, the style of the X's over the faces and the search for redemption and understanding connected with me. I look forward to more anime analysis from Bonsai Pop.

a bit late to this one, but thank you for talking about your struggles. this movie is beautiful, and inspires us to talk about so many things -- this february my boyfriend was in one of the worst depressive funks i've ever seen him in, and this movie was what got him to finally start talking about things again and began to heal. and also, seriously again, thank you for talking about your own attempt. it's something that people need to hear about, so maybe we can stop being so embarrassed to talk about it. silence is what kills, and as you say, it's important to not be alone in it. i also am a survivor, and have lost a few friends to themselves. it's so hard to think about what i would've done to everyone around me, like what my friends did to me and their families and other friends... it's so hard. to hear someone talk about it so blatantly, it means a lot. never stop what you're doing. thanks for the beautiful video and beautiful commentary, as always.

Incredibly moving and beautiful. That's really all I can say atm. So glad this channel exists. It's a breath of fresh air

I always love your videos bc of the care you put into explaining them and relating them to life. thank you for sharing your story and just for generally being a good human being. I'm new to anime but I have finally found my emotional outlet. Sometimes you need to see someone show compassion to a character that's struggling. when I watched a silent voice I cried bc the pain felt was from my own past and the story brought it full circle bc of it's familiarity. being older now and being on the other side of the fence, I'm glad I chose not to be who I needed back then, for others now. in this human experience, we need to pull each other forward.

At the age of 13 was my first time thought about ending my life. At age 15 just after graduating highschool I feel so low that almost end it there. But I told myself that lets give it 1 more chance, 1 more day. I kept telling myself that almost everyday. 5 years later im still here. Never get tired of giving yourself another chance.

I remember watching this video during peak covid and at the time i didn't really have a single youtuber that i felt connected with, and then i stumbled upon this video. Thank you so freaking much.

Your story in between the window was truly heartfelt and touching; it's good that you're still here, able to make beautiful, insightful, and inspirational content for the world to see, thank you

I came back to this video to comment because I needed to say I relate to you alot and appreciate you making this video. I made alot of mistakes when I was younger too. And I still make mistakes today as an adult due to mental illness. I've spent alot of time trying to figure out why this movie hits me so hard. Your video puts it perfectly. It goes beyond just being a heartwarming movie. It's about friendship, mental illness, and most importantly redemption. One last thing...thank you for sharing your story about trying to take your life. It must have been hard to talk about it. I'm glad you're still here. Your videos have impacted me and many others. So your life was indeed worth living!

Honestly this might be one of the best videos on this movie and I am so glad I found your channel. Please don’t stop making videos

Felt like crying. Really well done, Mike. I'm so sorry you suffered like this in the past, but I am glad you are alive and well these days. Keep living on, everyone. God bless yours and you all!

I cannot believe that I found a video, and a person (you Bonsai Pop) to actually relate to. I am in love of what I heard and saw. Im wanting to help you as well. This movie changed my life forever, and will help me forever. Thank you so much

Thank you for making this video really loved it

You guys are doing such an amazing job with this channel and honestly this movie is a good staple on a channel like this. I really do love this movie as much as you guys do. And I will make sure to keep up with you guys. You guys are doing amazing and keep it up!!!

Just discovered this channel, excited to binge all of this amazing content ❤❤