Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart

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Movie1h 51m

Shizuku Tsukishima is a lively 14-year-old girl who loves reading and writing poetry in her spare time. One evening, while looking at the checkout cards in her library books, she notices that a boy named Seiji Amasawa often checks out the same titles. Intrigued by this boy who shares her passion for books, she sets out to find him. One day, a strange cat on a train catches Shizuku’s attention, and she follows it to a charming antique shop. There, she discovers a statuette called "The Baron" and, to her surprise, meets Seiji himself. The two quickly become friends, and as they grow closer, Shizuku learns that Seiji has a clear dream he wants to pursue. This troubles her, as she feels uncertain about her own future and hasn’t yet recognized her own talents. Yet, through her deepening friendship with Seiji and the quiet encouragement of The Baron, Shizuku finds the resolve to chase her own aspirations. Inspired by her heart’s whispers, she begins to shape her dreams and discover her potential.

Overview:

Shizuku Tsukishima is a lively 14-year-old girl who loves reading and writing poetry in her spare time. One evening, while looking at the checkout cards in her library books, she notices that a boy named Seiji Amasawa often checks out the same titles. Intrigued by this boy who shares her passion for books, she sets out to find him. One day, a strange cat on a train catches Shizuku’s attention, and she follows it to a charming antique shop. There, she discovers a statuette called "The Baron" and, to her surprise, meets Seiji himself. The two quickly become friends, and as they grow closer, Shizuku learns that Seiji has a clear dream he wants to pursue. This troubles her, as she feels uncertain about her own future and hasn’t yet recognized her own talents. Yet, through her deepening friendship with Seiji and the quiet encouragement of The Baron, Shizuku finds the resolve to chase her own aspirations. Inspired by her heart’s whispers, she begins to shape her dreams and discover her potential.

Japanese:耳をすませば
Aired:Jul 15, 1995
Duration:1h 51m
Status:Released
Producers: Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten
Director:Yoshifumi Kondo
Country: Japan

Characters & Voice Actors

Yoko Honna
CharacterShizuku Tsukishima (voice)
Voice ActorYoko Honna
Issey Takahashi
CharacterSeiji Amasawa (voice)
Voice ActorIssey Takahashi
Takashi Tachibana
CharacterSeiya Tsukishima (voice)
Voice ActorTakashi Tachibana
Shigeru Muroi
CharacterAsako Tsukishima (voice)
Voice ActorShigeru Muroi
Minami Takayama
CharacterTeacher Kosaka (voice)
Voice ActorMinami Takayama
Mayumi Izuka
CharacterKinuyo (voice)
Voice ActorMayumi Izuka
Yorie Yamashita
CharacterShiho Tsukishima (voice)
Voice ActorYorie Yamashita
Keiju Kobayashi
CharacterShiro Nishi (voice)
Voice ActorKeiju Kobayashi
Naohisa Inoue
CharacterTall Friend of Mr. Nishi (voice)
Voice ActorNaohisa Inoue
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
CharacterThe Baron (voice)
Voice ActorShigeru Tsuyuguchi
Toshio Suzuki
Character(voice)
Voice ActorToshio Suzuki
Maiko Kayama
CharacterYuko Harada (voice)
Voice ActorMaiko Kayama