description A Silent Voice Overview
Based on a one-shot that won the 80th Weekly Shounen Magazine Newbie Best Mangaka Award. Shouya is a bully. When Shouko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shouya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far.
Shouko is forced to leave the school, and Shouya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shouya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late? (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Includes two extra chapters.
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How many volumes are in the A Silent Voice manga?
The complete A Silent Voice manga series spans exactly seven volumes. It was serialized in Weekly Shounen Magazine and quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed drama manga of the decade.
Who is the deaf character in A Silent Voice?
The main female protagonist is Shouko Nishimiya, a young girl who is deaf and uses sign language and a notebook to communicate. Her transfer to a new elementary school triggers the central bullying conflict of the story.
Does the A Silent Voice manga cover more story than the anime movie?
Yes, the manga spans seven volumes and therefore explores the supporting cast and the psychological trauma of the characters in much deeper detail than the movie. While the Kyoto Animation film is a masterpiece, it had to cut several subplots to fit into a standard runtime.
Who created the A Silent Voice manga?
The series is created by Yoshitoki Oima, who initially launched the story as a one-shot before expanding it into a full series. Her work on A Silent Voice earned her numerous awards and international recognition.
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