This is the most important anime analysis on the internet, and it is a necessary companion piece to the movie. I have never seen anyone so completely grasp the themes on display in this movie to a frustrating degree. Everyone else seems to say it's an alright movie, but you get it. You see what it's trying to do. It's not a movie with an anti-bullying message though you can sqweeze one out. It's a movie about communication and anxiety. Also, ceicocat must be protected. She is the cinnamon roll we don't deserve.

As a girl with almost a mirror experience to that of the girl you interviewed, (trans and all.) I felt this video in my bones. I hope her experience has improved in some way.

Looked up videos on your channel because I got the Incel to Trans pipeline video recommended today. I have never had 2 back to back youtube videos bringing me to tears especially when I can only barely relate to some aspects of both the videos. Thank you for making these videos!

Thank you, The Pedantic Romantic, for bringing me here.

I was feeling so down i was crying, then i went to youtube and saw your video and it resonated so much with me, damn maybe as long as im alive i will have a chance to be happy. Thank you

You just cemented yourself as one of the very best anitubers with this. That's not to say your previous content wasn't amazing; it was. But this was so beautiful, so profoundly moving, so personally affecting.

Even though your video number is still in the single digits i still get super excited everytime i see one of your vids in my sub box

While I haven't had experiences with bullying, I was still able to relate to this movie because of its themes of self hatred, social anxiety, isolating oneself from the world or others, incapability of truly communicating with others openly and suicidal thoughts. All those are things I experienced or still experience. Some people may not like this film so much, but to me, because of how I could relate to it, it's a masterpiece. I guess if someone doesn't think that, good for them, since they probably can't relate to the movie as much because they lack such experiences, but to whoever has had them, it's a movie that speaks beyond the capability of words, to their sealed hearts.

So that was you being interviewed? That's so brave omg this video made me cry it's amazing.

Through reading countless comments I now know that said girl is you and I love you so much for this. Thank you for putting this out into the world. Fucking fuck My soul with a chainsaw, the tears are endless I love this video.

I managed to watch 99% of this video without crying. But that last bit, the "You're going to be okay." It hit me so hard, I ended up doing so anyway. ;_; The emotions just welled up so fast. I've seen Pedantic Romantic's video on this as well, hence how I got here. And, I have to say, THANK YOU for sharing these feelings and thoughts. I'm definitely gonna look into this movie.

It may be because I’m high, but this actually made me cry. The fact that someone else understood a piece of art the same way I did and found the same comfort in it all is...amazing. This is amazing. I’m so glad I found this. I know you probably won’t see this, but thank you. And good luck.

Thank you for this video. I can't speak on your behalf, but I know that if I was the one posting this, I would've been stressing out over how it would be received. Especially with a longer video like this, you have so many more opportunities to become disillusioned with it, so much more time to find flaws with it. The use and removal of the blue cross over your face throughout the video was a really nice touch among many other interesting audiovisual elements.

I'm crying literal genuine tears over a review of a movie, not even the movie itself what the fuck. I've watched this movie three times now (in the span of a week no less) and have cried every single time, and I think this review shows a very deft hand at covering what it is about the movie that makes it so powerful and resonant. Thank you.

this movie really broke me too.. from my personal experince. in elementary school i had friends that i felt i didnt belong with. I was unwillingly one of the "popular kids" i didnt like my friends at that time too but i felt it was too late to not be with them so i just told myself i had to make it through ( accompanied with how weirdly possesive my friends were at that time i mean they wouldnt really let me be friends or play with other children) i dont remember much from then and i dont want to go in detail but my friends would often bully other kids ( always verbally ) and there was this one girl in perticular who liked similar things to me that i related to ( i was closeted about my interests though) and my friends often bullied her i never really said anything( or atleast by what i remember though my memories are hazy) but i stood there and went along with their plans i feel awful to this day like i dont deserve to be happy after what i did. later on in middle school i develouped severe social anxiety just like the main character of the movie but maybe even worse i couldnt stand to speak to anyone my age, i had friends but only two of them and we all kind of had a fear of social interraction. i feel that only in highschool and late middle school i started letting go of that guilt and enjoying myself in social situations. im just sharing my personal experience and how.... incredibly accurate the movie got it

This might be the most emotional a youtube video has ever made me feel and I've easily seen more than 10,000 of them (liked video count says 5000+ and I've only had this yt account for like 1-2 years now). I can strongly relate both to being bullied and to having bullied others as a result of peer pressure, I've had a long period of being socially anxious too and I'm still regularly experiencing periods of self loathing (nowadays I mostly hate myself for being lazy though). What I'm trying to say is that the themes of this video resonated with me a lot and I really appreciate all those interview segments, especially how bravely you shared all these personal and intimate stories and feelings, I don't know if I'd have the balls for that. I haven't watched the film yet but I feel like I have, this video seems to really get to the core of what it was about (my only exposure to koe no katachi is watching Lachlan's vid, then yours). This video kinda feels like a standalone film, like something that can be appreciated and enjoyed without any interest in the movie, or even anime at all, therefore sort of transcending art analysis as a medium and becoming film, if that makes any sense to you. I love how the video has its own narrative arc that mirrors the show's and end with the emotional final scene of the movie, making me cry in the process (I was basically crying dryly throughout most of the video anyway). I'm not trans myself but I think it's nice to see so many cool openly trans people on youtube i.e. you, Lachlan and ContraPoints (I guess 3 is not that many compared to my 142 other subscriptions but every trans youtuber I know is great which is an amazing track record). I once was one of those people who didn't believe in this whole "being born in the wrong body" thing (which was sort of a byproduct of my very embarrassing alt-right phase (this was an almost entirely internal thing and I was too insecure to ever really express these thoughts so thankfully nobody got hurt)) but now I'm very accepting of trans people (mostly thanks to contra's insightful vids) and I feel like any good openly trans content creator is a valuable contribution to that acceptance and helps in normalizing trans-ness (?). Wow I spent a lot of time on this comment, I hope you like it, it made me reflect on my past a lot, just like the video itself. Btw you're really cute (i hope i don't sound creepy)

Literally 99% of these comments: "I cried"

This is making me want to watch this movie for the third time.

I can’t express how much the scene where they fight in the classroom means to me. It calls back to every time I fought with my sister, my maybe abuser, as a child. The clumsy fists, the desperation, the fury, the sadness.

things resonated with me throughout the video, but it was at the end, right at the end that I burst into tears. and for once, I let myself lay there and cry, feeling everything welling up inside me (recent frustration, a deep seated self-loathing, self directed anger, but also a persistent hope no matter how beaten and battered, a brief flicker of love for a younger me, and a desire for change). Thank you.

this video hit harder than the actual movie

Yo nice bear on ur jacket u have good bear taste tbh.

jeez ceico, your analysis, paired with the absolutely heart wrenching interview segments, just ripped into me in such a deeply personal way. As a person who was deeply affected by bullying throughout my formative years, Koe no Katachi was a painful, but wonderful, experience for me. I can't even recall how many times it brought tears to my eyes the first time I read it, not because it made me sad but because it struck so many strong, emotional chords in me. When I first watched the movie, I was so stunned by the way the story was brought to life through animation and sound design, it wasn't just beautiful from an aesthetic standpoint, the beauty was in how a story I thought I'd already experienced in it's rawest form could be made so much more powerful in such subtle ways. Now, watching this, gaining your perspective on it, It feels like I'm experiencing the story for the first time again, and once again it amazes me just how incredible a story it is. To me, Koe no Katachi is one of those rare pieces of media that I feel really made an impact on my life, and I just wanted to thank you for sharing this. Sorry for the long comment.

the first few times i watched the movie, i cried. it was pure closure for me, for the entire life i've led. watching this video felt like seeing all my love for this movie, everything i saw in it, reflected in a mirror.

I go back and watch this video every few months when I'm feeling shitty about myself, and it always, without fail makes me feel better. I've said it multiple times before, but thank you for making this beautiful video.

I respect your opinion so much ceico, I really do, i feel like I had a conversation with someone I truly admire, thanks for sharing these kind of analysis and personal videos.

im crying now. but im okay. thank u. thank u very much.

That was absolutely incredible. You're amazing.

Seeing how much of yourself too you've poured into this one video has really shown me that you're an awesome content creator. Keep it up! I'm now looking forward to everything you do, and not just because I like your approach to this video, but also because it was extremely cathartic for me. It made me think about stuff that I had buried a long time ago. Thank you. This was simply awesome!

Every time a video by you gets posted, the day is a little bit better. You're analysis are so insightful, well thought out, and deeply personal. Koe no Katachi is one of my favorite, and emotionally resonant, manga series and to see you apply your thoughts to its adaptation has made me appreciate it even more. Thank you Cecio. Keep up the stellar work.

I'm legit crying right now. Your videos are awesome please keep it up!

This movie, this soundtrack, especially this video, will always be special to me, and to many others as well. I haven't been in as bad of a situation that takes place in the movie, but have definitely felt these things before, self-hatred above all. Thank you for making this great video, few people realize the true meaning behind this movie and feels and relatablity it has for many. The animation and ost, especially the track lit, and the way it is all put together makes this movie so wonderful. Definitely my favourite film I've seen in a while.

Absolutely beautiful video, the way you commented over the movie and how you described it is so amazing, it actually made me cry, I hope it gets better for you too, I know it's hard but just know that your videos make a lot of people happy and I am one of them. Thank you for your work :)

This took the anime world by storm. It makes me so happy that people are deeply impacted by this film. These are what this medium of anime was born to be. Btw found this video like a 5 days ago and have shown like 10 people. Also watched it a few dozen times. You have talent. Thank you ❤

I'm really happy you made a video on this. The movie really captured how I've felt at different points in my life, and your words explained exactly that. What you said about forgiveness struck a chord with me as well, and you're absolutely right. Letting go is the only way to move on. It took me too long to figure that out, but I've made my first steps to forgiving myself. Really, thanks for the video. Thanks

This was really great, made my day and also made me a bit sad. I love this and I love you so don't ever stop doing what you do!!!

This is the greatest analysis on this movie with you adding your own feelings of self hate and sadness into the video, it makes it more real and proper for people to understand what others around them are going through even if they don't notice it at first glance.

I can't believe this video was year ago. But, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing such a personal experience and thank you for the wonderful video I never thought I needed. I left school today, having an internal "episode" of depression and anxiety. I'm very thankful I came here. I somehow got what I needed to hear. Thank you.

3 years have passed and i still come to this video when i feel i can't continue... seriosuly it is just a great work, i loved it and it was a great helpt in the correct moment. Really thanks for doing this you're great.

Couldn't say that any other video on this platform has every brought me to tears. Thank you for this video. And noone saying a single word has ever made me want to curl up as much as finally seeing your eyes as you said okay. Thank you.

God damit how do your videos always make me cry, they're good dude keep it up

God this series fucks me up everytime, and I mean that in the best way possible. I've hurt and been hurt, I still feel scared when I try to reach out to others, and sometimes I doubt if I'll ever really stop hating me. But it's working through these things isn't settled all at once, and any chips you can make on these mental walls you use to isolate yourself can help eventually bring them down. Thank you for this video Ceico; I think me and a lot of others needed it.

Ceico is honestly the most refreshing anime KZfaqr I've run into since forever

I find this video interesting, while I have still yet to see Koe No Katachi you have been the only person who has described it in such a way that I actually want to view it, What I find amazing about this video is the emotional catharsis melded with the analysis, the only other video which does it to the same extent whilst staying within the landscape of anime and manga is Best Manga Ever: Lucifer and the Biscuit hammer, though I feel that your video much moreso matches Ze frank's masterpiece work Ashow frrom 2012 which if you havent already seen you should seek out as it is probably the most unique video series on the platform. Great video,

I saw myself in a lot of Shouya’s experiences, I was terrible, but I think, after a long time, I grew a lot and I think I’m better for having gone through the hurt that I earned myself, the anxiety aspects we’re really what I found myself in, when I was still in highschool, nearing my 3rd year, I couldn’t walk the halls without looking down or up at the ceiling, the fear of seeing the people I’d hurt, it made my heart race in the worst way possible, as I shuffled about the bottlenecked halls only going off of the memory of how the school was laid out, I froze like shouya did, any and every time i came within a few feet of the people I was trying desperately to escape, this movie is my favourite, not because shouya got what he deserved or anything but because he got something better and made things right, I don’t think everyone’s always gotten that chance, but I can’t help but break at the sight of him at the festival as the X marks plastered onto everyone’s faces fall to the ground, and he can finally look someone anyone in the eyes and feel connection be it passing or otherwise, seeing him be able to experience something that isn’t just going through the motions really made an impact on me. I love this story, and I love shouya I hope I can be better with you guys.

This might've been hands dowm the best KZfaq Video I've ever seen. At the least it was the most emotionally charged one for me personally so far. I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to say here really, just.....thank you so much for making this, you are genuinely incredible

Wow, I only watched this movie for the first time last week, so this couldn't have come out at a better time. The movie itself hit me closer to home than almost any movie I've ever watched in my life, and this commentary on it felt completely genuine and heart-warming. I really have to applaud you for the amount of effort you put into this.

I really need to thank you for this video, it was the best thing I've seen in a long time, especially because of the end. (This was the first time in my life a youtube video has managed to make me shed some tears). but the rest was phenomenal as well. I really liked your other videos, but this one elevated you to one of my favorite youtubers immediately!

Damn I remembered when I first watched koe no katachi i started crying and now it's all coming back. Great video I can really see your passion come through and it makes everything more impact full when you do.

This video always makes me cry. Thank you so much for this.

i haven't even seen this movie and you deserve to know this video made me cry my eyes out in the best way. you should be very proud of it. i wish you healing and happiness going forwards and look forward to your future content.

*Sees you uploaded this video* -> *goes watch the movie* (*crying*) -> *watches the video* -> *feels empty but is happy anyways*

A month later and this video made me almost cry again. Made me remember things from my own past. Now I want to watch the movie again and read the manga. You are a genius. You already got me into Yuri on Ice and then made me watch entire let's play series about a car simulator. I don't even watch let's plays. Just wow.

Those interviews were sad but heartwarming because of your dedication to analyze this movie through your own experiences despite it being a difficult part of your life. And hopefully it's your acceptance of these past experiences that allow you to sharing them with your audience. Aka - I hope you're in a better place now.

Thank you for not only making this, but even moreso, sharing it with all of us. Thank you for speaking to me through it.

I literally spit took when you said you're trans so off the cuff. You are the third (ish) content creator I've found out is a fellow trans person. X.X I hope you do well and know I'm with you in spirit! and that's not even getting into the rest of the video. Damn. Specially the front part...Like, all the emphasis that the scene puts on her ability to communicate being ripped away- the very slight slow mo with the sound effect meant to emphasize impact, little details like that are amazing, and explain it's profound effect on me. I haven't been a victim of much bullying (though I have been sexually assualted) nor have I participated in much as far as I know, but, then again, I also know a lot bullying is "unintentional." I probably am a lot more guilty then I think I am, but in the case of this video, that sort of realization/feeling is heartwarming, rather then sad or frustrating. A testimate to the script, I think. Koe no Katachi is a good film ;_;

This is just beautiful. I have no words. Thank you for making this video.

phenomenal. i'm sharing this to all my friends now while the tears are still in my eyes. thank you for making this, thank you for being here.

thank you for this analysis and honest sharing. you’ve given me words to put to experiences i didn’t think possible. so much love and gratitude your way!

I’m so glad I’m finally able to watch this video after getting around to watching the movie. Everyone’s analyses of this movie are fantastic, but this one really hits home. This was so beautiful and it’s so brave of you to speak your mind and talk about these things.

*What an intense emotional gut punch* Thank you for sharing. I think the fact that you're actively trying is the difference that makes "Good people" good.

You're without a doubt one of the best anime KZfaqrs I've ever seen. You understand exactly how to put things into words that aren't overly complicated just to seem smarter, but just plain real. Your interviews were perfect and made me stop and consider my own experiences and answers to the questions, I'm still not sure of some of the answers but I've started thinking about then which is a start. I wasn't expecting to but I teared up by the end of this video. You've made me look at this film (and myself) a bit differently and for that I thank you so much.

You have created some of the most powerful and most meaningful videos I have ever consumed in my life. Every time I come back to your channel I can't help but cry at the sheer beauty you put on display through your dialogue. Thank you for creating these amazing videos.

Oh my gosh ceicocat this video is wonderful. I felt a connection with how the movie covers social anxiety and self hatred, both of which I've struggled with, but I couldn't quite put it into words. You managed to basically convey it perfectly. You nearly got me to start crying in public, lol

Brilliant analysis the way you point out symbolism and narrative as well as music is WHOA PHWOAR INCREDIBLE this video tore my heart in two, the way you reach hearts in ur vids is incredible

I couldn't stop crying pretty much throughout this entire video so um, thank you

Oof, another video that had me tearing up a lot. As always, excellent choice of subject matter and analysis. Definitely gonna add this one to my list.

This movie, and more importantly, this video, have helped me get through a hard time and keep living. All I can say is thank you.

The last thing that person said in the outro legit made me so happy that i cried. It really hit home and made me feel like everything is going to be okay and I'm worth something despite whatever i think.

this touched me and also helped me understand the movie, I was thinking about it non-stop, watching other analyses but this one was the one that touched me the closest, even though I don't hate myself, I regret a lot and find myself not being able to actually talk to people but this helps me understand what the movie was trying to say and now I can try to better improve myself with this lesson. Thanks, for helping me understand the movie and help understand myself

Underrated asf youtuber holy shit.

I absolutely loved this exploration of the themes in Koe no Katachi. I've seen a lot of folks who have loved it, but you're the first I've seen express their personal feelings for it in a way that was similar to my own. Also, this video's been sitting in my watch list for ages but I didn't get a chance to see the film until a few days ago and didn't want to watch this until I had seen it. I hope to see more from you soon, the few videos on your channel are some of my favourite on KZfaq

This video hits so uncomfortably close to home.

This Video hit me hard. I am glad you are doing better than what you were back in the days of schooling, though I kinda wish I was in the same boat as you. Thank you for making this video, it has helped me live through another day.

So many things I understood internally but could never explain to others the way I see them, thank you for helping me find such words to share with others

You have no idea how much I enjoy your videos and get a little emotional. And I don't really know how to word that the way I want

A few days ago I finally had the chance to watch A Silent Voice, so follwing it I watched pretty much all videos on it. Your video makes me appreciate the movie even more than before but more important than that it made me think, re-evalue a lot of things and most of all made me cry. Thank you so much for making this video!

hey uhhhh this video is absolutely phenomenal. I honestly have never felt so moved by a youtube video, yet alone an anime analysis. The editing, your points, how you capture so many of the emotions of the actual movie, everything is just, so amazing and had me in tears at the end. Thank you so much for making this, not just for the hours you put in, but also the personal honesty and vulnerability that you put into this video. I can't even begin to describe how important this video is to me.

I've watched many videos on Koe no Katachi in the past and I can proudly say yours is the first one to make me actually cry and hit so deep within my heart. Amazing video, amazing editing with the X. This was so beautiful, still wondering how you only have around 8,000 views and 10,000 subscribers. I have a feeling your channel will blow up in the coming months. Keep up the great videos ceicocat! :)

Two of your videos brought tears to my eyes today. Thank you for your work.

Glad to see more of your content! Keep on doing what you are doing!

This is the most beautiful film analysis video I've ever seen. The phrasing and flow of your narration allowed me to almost relive the moments I've experienced watching the film, with equal if not greater emotional impact. You've managed to comprehensibly explain the themes and moods of this wonderful film without drying it out and erasing its affective power. Thank you for this! I found my way here from The Pedantic Romantic... I'm subscribing just in case you decide to upload again. No pressure though, especially due to the current global situation.

This is the first time an analysis of a cartoon has made me cry, i feel too often that criticism and analysis is cold fact and/or technique based. This was a brave but mostly human analysis. Finding the right words is hard, i sometimes hate myself and feel worthless and the social anxiety is this constant background thing since i work in a customer facing job. I feel i'm oversharing it's a thing I do and i think wrongly apologise for far too often. Anyway thank you for sharing and helping people realise they aren't alone, because when you're in your head all the time it's easy to listen to that positive voice when the negative is so much louder and insistent.

This is a beautiful piece and a great analysis. Thank you for it!

just watchwd almost all ur vids after the most recent one and cried at every one of them thanx ur amazing

I just want you to know, I cried when I saw the movie and I cried all over again at your thoughtful, caring analysis. Thank you for this.

gosh you made me cry :c yeah i know that sensation, thankyu so much for making this i really love your vids and you way of comunicate is amazing i hope to see more and i hope you be happy :3 i send you a hug . Muchas Gracias

And we come full circle. Two months later and here I am crying over the exact same video. Ceico, I can’t thank you enough for this video, seriously. I mean, look at me, commenting a second time on the same video.

This beautiful video made me cry, thank you.

I wish this had a million views. it deserves it.

Thank you for this video. I've been looking forward to watching it for a long time but there was only one screening of the film this week in my area. The film touched me but I knew there were parts that I didn't grasp or couldn't connect to in just that one viewing. Now, with your amazing video, I look forward to seeing it again much more.

This is the best video on Koe no Katachi I have seen to date. My last 3 weeks or so have been very rough so I started a KZfaq channel to help work myself through it. A subscriber-become friend, named Ben and I have been spending a decent amount of time in Discord calls as of late, talking about film, and art, and analysis, what we like and what affects us. Our favorite youtubers. In my last call with him he pointed me to your channel, and specifically said to watch this one. You are amazingly underrated. Pretty much any video I watch concerning Koe no Katachi makes me fight tears (Because I'm a big whiny baby), regardless of creative intent, quality of analysis, or otherwise because the sheer power of hearing someone relate to a thing I so quickly found dear to my heart is a step toward not feeling alone. This video is good. Really good. The shot composition, the small effects, and the clips used. This is very similar to what I strive to eventually manage in my more personal videos. Well done. New subscriber, I don't know how I hadn't checked you out after hearing your name so many times, but you can thank Ben, and more than him, you can thank your honesty, hard work and talent. Feel good about this. You deserve to.

Welp, found my favorite video essay on this movie. I'm so happy to finally find someone who understands the movie perfectly.

Bringing the standard for anime KZfaq videos way to high. Out of nowhere with such good stuff.

I havrn't cried watching a youTube video in a long time, and I have never cried watching one all the way through before. Until I watched this. Bravo, Ceococat, You're amazing :)

This is the best review for this movie. Excellent job

This video was amazing, and l am very thankful that you created it. Beautiful.

Thank you so much for this. Nothing has had such emotional impact on me since I watched Hourou Musuko two years ago. I had just had something terrible happen before watching it and after finishing it I got intensely suicidal, not for the first time. I have never really been bullied, but I've had my only methods of communication taken away so many times in the last three years that I never thought I would make it this far. I haven't been able to connect with anyone since early 2015, and watching Koe no Katachi has made me feel like someone out there actually understands. I never would have found or watched Koe no Katachi without this video, so I can't thank you enough.

This movie is my favorite thing, and going be for long time. First movie that speaks directly to me (at least that how I feel)... and god damn I still cry just from thinking about it. But more directly great video, glad to see yours new content. Gonna hope that next video will come sooner... But I don't mind the wait so do it in your pace

This is a very powerful video, fantastic job.