About “A Silent Voice” in a few words:

A Silent Voice is a Japanese anime series that follows the story of a young boy named Shoya Ishida who seeks redemption after bullying a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya in elementary school. The series explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the power of communication, as Shoya attempts to make amends with Shoko and the people he hurt in the past. A Silent Voice has gained critical acclaim for its emotional storytelling and beautiful animation, making it a must-watch for fans of the slice-of-life and drama genres.

Meet the characters from A Silent Voice

Shoya Ishida

Shoya is that messy, reckless energy who somehow grew up and kept the scrappy charm — like he’s still the kid who pulled pranks but now apologizes profusely and overthinks everything. He’s full of guilt and this fierce, clumsy drive to make things right, which turns into this oddly earnest leadership vibe (he’ll plan something dramatic and then worry about the napkins). He fidgets, stares when he shouldn’t, and will botch a compliment but mean it with his whole chest. Also, tiny weird detail: he keeps random pebbles in his pockets, which is either superstition or just he likes holding something steady when he panics.

Shouko Nishimiya

Shouko is soft-spoken and luminous in a way that makes people quiet down, not because she demands it but because she literally has this calm gravity — and yes she signs with hands that are both precise and a little shy. She’s endlessly forgiving and genuinely baffled by cruelty, which makes her brave in this quiet, persistent way (also she totally loves music in her head even if the world is loud). She can be surprisingly stubborn about small kindnesses, and there’s an almost childlike wonder to her that’s not naive so much as hopeful. Fun little inconsistency: she forgets small boring things like keys but remembers the exact pattern of someone’s laugh.

Naoka Ueno

Naoka is flame-haired intensity — loud, jealous, dramatic, and also weirdly loyal in the parts she trusts you for, which is confusing but very human. She’ll throw a fit, plot something petty, then feel terrible about it and overcompensate with sticky, overbearing care (yeah she’s complicated; she’s the person who criticizes you and then brings soup). She keeps a tough front and makes a lot of noise, but underneath is this tangled insecurity that loves attention and resents it at the same time. Odd little fact: she insists she hates being center-stage but will somehow always be the one the conversation orbits around.

Miki Kawai

Miki is polished, image-aware, and genuinely efficient — like she has a planner for feelings and a schedule for social disasters. She comes off cool and kind of self-interested at first, but peel back a layer and there’s real, if messy, vulnerability (she’s the sort who deletes texts then saves drafts, you know?). She’s excellent at smoothing things over when it benefits her, but also capable of surprising softness once she stops caring about what people think. Quirky bit: she hoards little office supplies and will judge your pen choice silently.

Miyoko Sahara

Miyoko is warmth embodied — the friend who makes tea and will listen while also blurting out the truth in a way that’s comforting? She mediates, agrees, defuses, and then gossip-encourages you with a conspiratorial wink (adorable and slightly suspect). She’s calm but has a dramatic streak when the group needs pep, and somehow keeps everyone tied together with snacks and a deadpan joke. Tiny contradiction: she claims to despise drama but will stage-manage it if it helps someone feel better.

Yuzuru Nishimiya

Yuzuru is fiercely protective and practical, the older-sister energy turned human shield — very “I will quietly plan your life” vibes. She’s organized, no-nonsense, and soft in private moments, and she has this tiny, almost ferocious patience for people who hurt her sister. She can be blunt to outsiders (a little intimidating), but she’s endlessly inventive at caring — like labeling things and leaving notes that are mildly passive-aggressive and deeply loving. Little weird detail: she carries headphones but rarely uses them; it’s more like a comfort item than a music thing.