A Silent Voice Complete Series Box Set

聲の形 [Koe no Katachi] #1-7

by Yoshitoki Oima

The acclaimed, bestselling manga about a girl who can't hear and the boy who bullied her, from start to finish, in a premium, collectible box set. Includes all seven volumes, plus an exclusive, double-sided 10-by-15-inch poster and a replica of Shoko's communication notebook.

This emotional drama is one of the most critically-acclaimed manga of the decade, earning an Eisner nomination and accolades from teachers and the American Library Association.

Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.

An animated film adaptation from Kyoto Animation has swept the globe, arriving in US theaters in October 2017.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Comics, Young Adult, Contemporary, Drama, Comics Manga

1344 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2014

About the author

See also: 大今良時

OIMA Yoshitoki: 大今良時
Associated Names:
Yoshitoki Ohima
Yoshitoki Ooima
Yoshitoki Ōima

Even though her one-shot Koe no Katachi won critical acclaim, it took a longsome law suit to get a magazine to publish it because of its socio-critical theme. Eventually, it was featured in the February edition of Bessatsu Shounen Magazin, where it placed first, and later in the 12th edition of the 2013 Weekly Shounen Magazine.

She has also collaborated with UBUKATA Tow for the manga adaption of his novel Mardock Scramble.

Reviews

[Kawiria Creed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've already read this entire series and watched the movie multiple times but I just FINALLY ordered this box set and realized I never reviewed it. Here's my review, 5/5, 10/10, my second-favourite manga series of all time and extremely important to me. It's a coming-of-age story about bullying, depression, etc. and it does everything right. Please read it if you haven't already.

[3steban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestamente, me di cuenta de la existencia de "A Silent Voice", gracias a un amigo que le encantaba el anime. Me dijo que viera la película y paso a ser mi animada favorita. Luego me dijo que leyera el manga, ¿Por qué en ese orden? Día de hoy me lo sigo preguntando.

El primer volumen, me atrapó inclusive más que el principio de la película. Como pasé del odio al amor hacia Ishida de forma tan rápida es increíble. Me identifique mucho con él, principalmente su forma de ser. Por un tiempo, intente "arreglarme", siendo demasiado conformista e imitando los gustos de los demás, como lo hizo este mismo.

También, admiro mucho la forma en que este manga, toca el tema del suicidio. No lo romantiza o lo condena, simplemente lo muestra como lo que es, una situación por la que muchas personas pasan, ya sea por sentirse menos o por tener pensamientos fatalistas, como yo durante un tiempo.

Debo destacar como el grupo empieza a hacer la película, es una buena excusa para que estos se reúnan. Esto lo menciono ya que en la película no sé muestra algo en especifico que estos hicieran para reunirse, una excusa para hacerlo, por así decirlo. Otra diferencia que me gusto fue como muestran el pasado de algunos personajes, como Mashiba o la madre de Nishimiya. Esto debió ser cortado de la película por cuestiones de tiempo, pero lo siento como algo que hubiera valido la pena ver, ya que le da motivación y razón de ser a algunos personajes por lo demás un tanto intrascendentes en la cinta.

La escena del suicidio, me pareció muchísimo mejor lograda en la película, ya que se muestra una secuencia de como Ishida trata de impedir que Nishimiya caiga, siento que esta secuencia es más dramática en la película, obvio esto no le quita merito al manga, pero es mi opinión. Lo mismo con la escena donde Ishida despierta, los gritos de Nishimiya le dan una especie de desesperación y desolación a la escena que no siento que se logre tanto en el manga.

Por ultimo, he de decir que en ambos contenido el final es muy abrupto. En el manga, ambos protagonista agarrados de la mano, entran otra vez a su primaria durante su Ceremonia de Mayoría de Edad. Como tal, siento que al manga le hacen falta un par de capítulos, puesto que el capitulo anterior solo muestra como Nishimiya se va a Tokio a estudiar, no se muestra nada más, ni la vida en esta ciudad, ni sobre su estancia en la universidad. Por eso siento que es un tanto abrupto, y se le pudo haber sacado más contenido.

Para finalizar, he de decir que posiblemente, no sea la obra perfecta, pero esta sigue siendo mi manga favorito casi 2 años después de haberla leído por primera vez. Lo leo cada vez que esta por pasar algo grande en mi vida, ya que me tranquiliza. ¿Qué es esta vez? Estoy a punto de entrar en la U (curiosamente los últimos capítulos de la obra tratan de esto mismo). Se viene un gran cambio, de eso estoy seguro. Pero, no me importa, se que todo va a salir bien.

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75🌟
it is a sweet and fascinating story, it can be triggering

[Judita Eicher-Lorka · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was my second read. Such a nice story. I'll definitely read it again.
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The only criticism I have is for the last volume. Might be a spoiler though.
They talked about decisions after finishing school and finding your profession. I think this topic requires way more time than it got. I don't think it was necessary to get into it at all. When they all met we could see how everybody changed. I know that a lot of coming of age stories happening in the school environment talk about further choices pupils will face, but in such a concise story, it wasn't needed. Anyway, the story is still great.

[hil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i cried like twelve times probably

[Shyuan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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CW: Bullying, Depression, Social anxiety, Suicide Attempt, Suicidal Ideation, Personality Disorder (side character), and Loneliness.

"I want you to help me live."

I. Love. This. Manga. So. Much! So, I watched the movie and was thinking to read the manga too. I simply planned to read the first volume but I ended up reading everything. Well, I thought the movie was amazing. But the manga was even better. You get to see more character development in there and more in depth on the character's feelings.

The movie focused more on Shouya and not so much on Shoko. Where else in the manga it shows how much Shoko loathes her disability and how she felt responsible for how people viewed and treated Shouya. Her father was not brought up in the movie too since I do think that incident plays a big part in her character.

Shouya was the big bully here. When Shoko transferred to his school he viewed her as an alien and when she unintentionally disrupt the class he pulls pranks and torments her. His friends and teacher did nothing which reinforces his behavior. When Shoko's mother filed in a complain and the school finally took action, Shouya was the only one felt responsible for it since he realized the cost of the hearing aids and related to that due to his mother's financial issues. Because of the cost of hearing aids, everyone started to point fingers at him making him take all the blame alone. He became the next acceptable target since he deserves it. Which makes Shouya stop interacting with others and spends the next six years so lonely and alienated that he sees the students around him with X's on their faces. Of course, he wasn't innocent but I think the manga did a great job in making him understand and reason with his behavior, making his following treatment unfair.

Although Shouya was the bully, he attempts to make amends with Shoko. However, in the process, he knows that no matter how hard he tries he will never be able to give Shoko the happy childhood he took away from her. He believes that he deserves to be punished for what he has done and doesn't deserve to be happy. And it takes a lot of time for him to finally forgive himself and to earn the forgiveness he sincerely desires.

Shoko, on the other hand, was such a precious child. I will do anything to protect her. It breaks my heart to see her always smiling when things were messed up. The reason behind that is because she doesn't want her family to be hurt by her harassment. I personally think the symbolize of the notebook that Shoko used to carry around to communicate with people was really well done. It was her voice to the world. The moment where Shouya took it and threw it in the pond that pushed her to finally takes off her mask and breakdown. That's the only time when she truly shows her true feelings. It was so sad to read that Shoko concludes that she is worthless and only cause pain and suffering to people around her. To allow Shouya to enjoy his life and to not create anymore burden she decided that the best way is to end it.

I really like the whole concept of the manga. It talks about Karma, bullying, and forgiveness. The author stresses that there's are more to people than their past mistakes and that it is possible to move forward. Also, a sense of belonging is more important than most people realize and this manga portrays that beautifully. It was such a huge emotional ride but it does give people an insight of those who struggle with disability and the social injustice they faced. I totally urge everyone to read this!

[Roxana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un manga assolutamente da leggere
Super consigliato il film "Forma della voce"
Un manga che fa emozionare, piangere ma anche ridere. Un manga che tratta il tema del bullismo e della disabilità ma anche temi tipici adolescenziali come l'amicizia, la depressione e la solitudine.
Bellissimo super consigliato

[Deema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very glad I read this, includes a lot of stuff that wasn’t in the movie. The joy of finding a new form of media consumption that I enjoy..

[Hailey Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're wondering why I'm writing one review for an entire series, it's because each volume is just one part in a larger story as opposed to each one having its own story and I just thought it would be easier to review the series in this way. Also, I got this exact box set for my birthday earlier this year.

(The acclaimed, bestselling manga about a girl who can't hear and the boy who bullied her, from start to finish, in a premium, collectible box set. Includes all seven volumes, plus an exclusive, double-sided 10-by-15-inch poster and a replica of Shoko's communication notebook.

This emotional drama is one of the most critically-acclaimed manga of the decade, earning an Eisner nomination and accolades from teachers and the American Library Association.

Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.

An animated film adaptation from Kyoto Animation has swept the globe, arriving in US theaters in October 2017.) ~ Blurb From Goodreads

Shoya was awesome. He does everything he can to redeem himself, including learning sign language, standing up for Shoko, getting Shoko connected with people who liked her, and so on. Despite this, he will sometimes doubt himself on whether or not he can truly redeem himself and expresses a desire to kill his past self, as well as a desire to erase the past.

Shoko was cool too. She could've easily just been a static character whose only trait was "being deaf". But instead, she actually gets her own character arc where she becomes happier, more confident, and better at communicating with others the more she hangs out with Shoya and the gang. She also gets to have her own goal in the way of becoming a beautician in Tokyo.

Speaking of characters, I was genuinely surprised by how much development some of the side characters got. For example, Shoko's mom might seem like an unpleasable jerk. But in volume four, it's revealed that she went through a terrible divorce with her husband and as a result, has to raise two daughters (one of them disabled and constantly bullied and bullied harshly to the point where she's had to frequently change schools) with little help and the help she does have (that being her elderly mother) dies in that same volume. Thankfully, she does soften up a little throughout the rest of the series.

This series has one of the best redemption arcs I've ever seen. Aside from Shoya himself, I think part of what makes it work so well is that the series really explores all the ups and downs of redeeming yourself and just how difficult it can be despite one's best efforts, not just due in part to one's own doubts, but in part due to other people who may not accept someone turning over a new leaf right away.

At times, it was a little confusing. Throughout various points in the series, the present day version of Shoya looked so similar to his sixth grade version, that it genuinely made it hard to tell if the story was taking place in the past or present.

Overall, A Silent Voice is a superbly crafted series and a series that I'd be more than happy to return to in the future.

Overall Grade: A

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute and sad story about growth and learning to accept other people.

[Georgia Brunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first manga series I ever read and it was absolutely amazing. I loved it so much.

[Milk Waraporn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Vex · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first volume of A Silent Voice was an incredible and emotional exploration of childhood cruelty and the consequences of not offering understanding to those who are different. It was a heavy and thought-provoking portrayal of casual malice motivated purely by youthful apathy. It portrayed various forms of ableism, from the blatant to the subtle, and was heart wrenching in its brutality without feeling exploitative.
That first volume was truly something special.

The rest of the series not only failed to live up to this expectation of quality set but also ultimately spat in the face of its own messaging. What started off as a sincere and dark deep-dive into the complicated woes of mental health and living with a disability spiraled downwards into a story about victim-blaming and how those with disabilities are problems burdening society that deserve to be abused for existing. I don't know why the story took such a drastic and contradictory turn, but it did, and it can't be undone. My hopes were raised so high and got shot down without mercy.

The series as a whole is a slow and sluggish tale about a group of teenagers verging on adulthood who are almost all horrible assholes to one another. It's a story about redemption where only one character, that being the protagonist, actually strives to redeem himself. Everyone else? No matter how awful they are, they make no effort to change yet are praised by the narrative anyway. This is best showcased by Naoka, a physically violent and extremely abusive girl who repeatedly commits acts of hatred throughout the series. She crosses every possible moral line in her pursuit to make a disabled girl miserable and she ultimately shows no remorse for any of her behavior. Instead, she blames the victim entirely and considers her actions justified and deserved. Naoka, despite graphically being depicted as a vile person with no redeeming qualities, never develops in any meaningful way and the story actively asserts that she doesn't need to. She's fine as she is. Considering her actions, that is a genuinely disgusting message to push that completely invalidates all of her victim's suffering.
And this theme persists with every character who behaves in a horrible way. None of them care enough about one another to try to be better, yet they inexplicably are described as friends and are presented positively by the story.

Shoko and Shoya, the disabled female lead and our repentant protagonist, are the only likable and well-rounded characters in the manga but even they come with writing issues. The manga bothers to present a potential romance between them but then never follows through on the plotline it chose to set up. Shoya is routinely criticized for trying to be a better person when he is the only one sincerely putting in an effort. Shoko would argue she is trying to change too, but this obviously suggests she needs to change in the first place.

The abuse of Shoko is what makes this manga so reprehensible. It isn't the fact that she is mistreated; it's the fact that said mistreatment is portrayed as potentially deserved. Her own sister, who supposedly loves her more than anyone, openly states that Shoko brings her trauma onto herself and therefore doesn't deserve help. Towards the back end of the series, Shoko is repeatedly physically assaulted and verbally degraded by the characters presented as her friends. Because she is just so sweet, she forgives these people and continues to hang out with them without question. Shoko is directly blamed for being disabled and is told multiple times that her being disabled makes her a leech on society and annoying to be around. She's a problem. She's a nuisance. She's the worst.
The manga never challenges these ideas or firmly states that the characters speaking them into existence are wrong. The manga doesn't seem to fully believe these ideas are wrong at all, despite undoubtedly wanting Shoko to be sympathetic waifu material. It wants to both portray Shoko as a tragic and misunderstood damsel and also validate every terrible word uttered to her. This contradictory inability to take a side ends up making the whole story insincere. Shoko does not deserve any of the trauma she suffers, and for the manga to so confidently indicate otherwise is nothing short of abhorrent.

This series went from something inspiring to something disgusting and hateful. I will never understand how or why it managed to twist on its own themes so violently, but I will not hand it praise simply because it's popular. It's hailed as one of the most touching and heartfelt manga of our time, but I've come to find these claims are inaccurate and shallow. A Silent Voice does want to be inspiring, but its own gross incompetence leaves it a cautionary tale about how easy it is to buy into ableist rhetoric.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had seen the anime movie first. I think it does a real good job of representing the manga. Its a real good story about bullying and how it affects everyone not just the bully and the bullied.

Wishes:
1. She would have did 10 year out and told if they got married had kids and so forth. Shoko ends up taking over the hair salon from Shoya's mother.
2. A different career path for Shoya. No where does he ever seem interested in cutting hair. I think he should have gotten a career in sign language and then helped out kids in schools to hopefully stop a repeat of what happened when he went to school. Also he seemed like he was good at sign language from what I got from the manga and anime.
3. I would have liked to see him come out of his shell with Shoko more, since she never tells him to go away, so you get more romantic feeling from them both. I know he didn't think he deserved to feel happy and probably thought love was off the plate for sure which is probably why it was done this way. I do think you get the feeling way at the end of the manga even though it doesn't come out that he didn't want Shoko to go to Tokyo because he was going to miss her and he made up other excuses for her to not go.

Complaints:
1. I didn't like the whole thing with Naoka locking everyone out and his Mom not doing anything about it. I am pretty sure that isn't how i would react if it was my son.

Overall I for sure recommend this and the anime and I will be looking for other works by Yoshitoki Oima.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The movie is better — and that is something I don't say often, or ever. It's more due to an stylistic choice, but despite its length and still compressed size, the movie manages to capture the essence of the manga masterfully, while excluding any extra fat, which is unnecessary and irrelevant, and highlights and adds weight to the core message and story, making it, in my personal opinion, much more compelling and engaging. I still cry when I see the movie, I didn't cry when I read the mangas, which is a shame, because I easily could have, as I have a brother who has a different condition that makes it difficult for him to communicate and connect with others. His plight has colored my life to the extend where stories such as these could easily touch the open wound in my heart, and I also relate to the protagonist, since, in the past, I acted like him, not understanding how my brother was different, how he couldn't handle my bullying, and I have a lot of guilt about that. The fact the manga didn't make me emotional says there's something about it that's not done as well as the movie, and it's a shame to say it, because it's pretty. The story is good, the bones are there, but perhaps its pacing compromise it a bit. It's a lot slower and sometimes bearing on mundane, making it difficult to devour as I often do graphic novels and the like.

[Cassie Renais · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a little too YA for me to appreciate properly at this age, but it was still masterful character development. I would give it 5 stars, but there were definitely parts where it dragged a little - as evidenced by the fact that it took me 2 months to finish instead of 2 days.

The main character is a bully/bullied combo that gets into all the feels about what it means to make a mistake, how to fix them, making and losing friends, how to define yourself as you grow, and all sorts of other teenage issues (or older?) that cause all the angst. But it's not just Shoya, it's the entire cast of characters who deal with the layers of bullying and interpersonal conflict across the years and their culpability or lack thereof. Shoko, the bullied girl who is also deaf, is another rich character. The portrayal of her journey is genuinely heart-breaking at times, and yet always gentle.

It would be reductive to say there's a "message" in the series, but I did find it ultimately hopeful- that we don't have to be defined by our worst moments and that friendship can be found in unlikely places. I would happily recommend this to teens, but probably not adults unless they had a keen interest in coming-of-age school drama YA.

[Zion Depradine]

Koe No Katachi, or A Silent Voice tells the story of Shouya Ishida. A boy wants to repay for what he's done after bullying Shouko, a deaf girl. The general theme of the story is forgiveness and learning to accept your mistakes you've committed in the past, which is something everyone has done once in their lives. Not only is it well executed in the narrative, but also the characters. After Shouya bullies Shouko, she's forced to move elsewhere and is then bullied himself. Losing friends in his elementary school and making him inept in Middle school. After reconnecting with her you learn a lot, like how he wanted to commit suicide after bullying her, or how shouko wanted to die herself when she fought Shouya herself. He not only has to repent for Shouko, but also her mother and sister. Learning that his actions affected those around him. It only goes to show the characters are really well developed and how you can change and learn to forgive yourself. A really compelling story everyone should witness via the animated movie, or the original source material: The manga

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Silent Voice by Yoshitoki Oima is the first box set I ever bought and I don’t regret it. I first watched A Silent Voice before reading it, and reading it makes me love it more. Make sure to prep yourself with tissues before jumping into it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Please note: This series deals with themes involving bullying, mental health, and suicide.

Seeing how childhood bullying affects everyone differently made this a challenging yet interesting read. I would go from disliking to liking a character within the span of a book.

One thing I would really like to note was how close I felt to a character. Shoko, one of the main characters, was one of the characters who was bullied for being deaf. While I cannot empathize with her in that aspect, I can empathize with her in the way she handled all of it. Facing all of the harassment with a smile, blaming herself, and apologizing for it. All of that hit hard.

[Rizwan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Silent Voice is a poignant and deeply moving manga that transcends the boundaries of its medium, offering a story that is as much about redemption as it is about the human condition. Yoshitoki Ōima’s artistry and storytelling weave a delicate tapestry of emotions, exploring themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the struggle to connect in a world that often feels isolating. What sets this manga apart is its unflinching honesty—it doesn’t shy away from the ugliness of human behavior, yet it never loses sight of the potential for growth and healing.

The characters are exquisitely crafted, each carrying their own burdens and flaws, making them feel achingly real. The protagonist’s journey is particularly compelling, as it delves into the complexities of self-forgiveness and the courage it takes to confront one’s past mistakes. The relationships are nuanced, avoiding clichés and instead presenting interactions that are raw, messy, and ultimately beautiful in their authenticity.

[Amparo Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

La trama es lo más conocido de esta historia, bien respaldada por la increíble película que le da trama.

El abusón que se arrepiente de su actos hacia la víctima con discapacidad es una historia conocida; una aventura bonita, difícil, tierna, esperanzada, psicológica, rompedora e increíble… entre muchas cosas.

Pero para mi, lo principal de este manga es su construcción visual. ¡INCREÍBLE! De verdad, que cosa más sumamente perfecta… Las relaciones son creíbles, realistas y súper bien representadas con las expresiones… Los paisajes acompañan a las emociones transmitidas, realizándolas. Y HAY CAPÍTULOS DIBUJADOS DESDE EL PUNTO DE VISTA DE X PERSONAJE QUE TE REPRESENTAN CON SU DISCAPACIDAD, SUS MIEDOS, INSEGURIDADES… ES QUE WOW 🤩🤩🤩

Súper recomendación.

[Lux Aeterna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I watched the movie 3 times and I loved it so much that I bought this box. The thing I liked the most about this manga is that you can understand the emotions and feelings of the characters, this was something that I didn't really catch on the movie. When I watched the movie I felt like the only characters described in-depth where Shoko and Shoya, but when I read the manga I discovered that all the other characters have a backstory and now everything makes sense (the fanbook that comes out with the box also helped in this process, because the writer answers a lot of questions). The drawings are also really beautiful. If you watched the movie and you liked it, I recommend to read this because it adds a lot to the story, there are also additional scenes that made it much better.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different than what I was expecting, plot-wise. Characters are all trying to overcome their pasts, how the world and they themselves define them, and find their own way. Only qualm with it was the ending - I couldn't tell if the main characters were happy with where they end up or not. The big dramatic turn about 80% of the way with Shoko feels like it isn't really resolved except for one line from her sister, who admittedly can't read her motives and feelings well. Maybe that's fine: since we're not totally defined by our past actions, any sense of finality in the story would be false and the characters should continue to evolve beyond the ending.

[Nelva (nelvalostinpages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I'm so glad I read the manga now. This story covers so many themes and topics beautifully, and I think everyone can relate to it in some way. Even though I missed some of the sentimentality of the movie, I felt that the manga really gives more depth to each of the characters, and in the end I felt that I understood all of the characters, even if I didn't agree with their behavior (except maybe Miki). If you haven't read it, I would definitely recommend, though I would check for trigger warnings because some of the material can be very difficult to read about.

[loser · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this entire thing back in 2019 in a single day.

Yeah.

I really really really really like it.

The story in this, while no where perfect or some fucking masterpiece. Hits emotional notes for me like a mother fucker. I can tell the story wouldn't work depending on how people are invested in the characters, but me? I put all my damn chips back then into this little basket and ran with it straight to damn moon and will never return.

Cause this? This is special to me. So many memories attached to both the movie and the manga.

Both are amazing, but damn. The manga does hit super different.

I love this manga so much.

[Blake McLaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so damn sweet and heartwarming. Actually my favorite romance manga ever. Yeah there’s definitely some ups and downs but by the time you put it down you may want a bit more, but you put it down feeling good and happy about it.

I love Your Lie in April too but that one is so unbelievably sad, so it gets a little overshadowed by the sheer sadness. This one however is just so beautiful and lovely. Really makes my heart happy to have read it. Also will look great on my book shelf and will definitely be recommending to friends. I got the box set on Amazon for about 40$, which is a crazy good deal. I very highly recommend. 10/10

[Jass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I watched the movie a few years ago and figured I should read the original manga as well.

Truly loved it, though where the movie leaves you devastated (in the most positive way possible), the manga gives you enough time to simmer down that you end up with a wonderfully warm feeling of hope.

Also, where the movie (to me) seemed to emphasize growth and change, here it seems to lean more
towards acknowledging that change is hard, and sometimes you can't just reinvent yourself and you're left with whatever person you are now, to figure out how to move forward anyway.

No regrets about sitting down to read it for sure!

[Guizotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'ai lu toute la série, j'ai bien aimé. J'ai aimé que l'histoire soit racontée du point de vue du harceleur, qu'on voie bien comment une partie de la classe le rejoint, puis finalement se retourne contre lui, l'attitude des adultes... Les tomes sont marqués par différents sentiments, culpabilité, pardon, reproches, impossible communication, recherche de points communs... c'est bien vu même si parfois un peu redondant avec quelques réactions trop emportées ou peu réfléchies (mais ça doit tenir au principe de l'écriture du manga).

[Beatriz Burch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this Manga. it is brilliant. The art is beautiful, the story is interesting and the characters are interesting. My friend and I read this last year by getting the books out from the school library but it took us 9 months to read because someone took book 7 out and forgot to bring it back.
We would call Naoka "Bitch Demon" because she annoyed us so much. Once you get into the story you will just keep reading until it is finished. After the library incident, I got the books for myself and read them in two and a half days. This is a series that I would definitely recommend to anyone.

[Matthew Wybranski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where to start...Such a fantastic story that felt so real for a manga series. I watched the movie adaptation a few years back and decided to buy the complete box set, in order to see the differences, but I never got around to reading it. Until GKIDS announced they were rereleasing the movie in select theaters and I knew that was a sign to read the series and then go see the movie again. There were definitely moments in the manga that felt awkward and out of place but overall it was such a heartfelt story of learning to change and grow as a person. HIGHLY recommend either the movie or manga.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts off as a simple story of a guy wanting to make amends to the deaf girl he bullied several years ago in middle school and spins into a heavy, emotional, heartwarming drama that examines how the family, followers or even bystanders can be affected years down the road. This is a case where stylistic visual touches that are only possible with medias such as of manga strengthened the overall story.