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Whisper of the Heart

Mimi wo Sumaseba · 耳をすませば

Movie · Finished · Summer 1995 · 1 episodes · 111 min

During summer vacation, a schoolgirl named Shizuku, who longs to discover her true talents, observes an ordinary-looking cat riding by himself on the train. Intrigued, she decides to follow him. This chance encounter leads her to the mysterious Seiji, a boy who is determined to follow his dreams, and The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers in her heart. Soon, Shizuku's exciting adventures carry her far beyond the boundaries of her imagination.

(Source: Disney)

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Tags: Coming of Age, Writing, Female Protagonist, Heterosexual, Shoujo, Animals, Fairy Tale, Primarily Teen Cast, School, Tsundere, Crossover, Cycling

Studio: Studio Ghibli

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Full

Reviews

Gems, dreams and crossroads.

a retrospective take on a special film that validates the story of my life (So far)

A wonderful film starring a deeply relatable protagonist, stellar audiovisuals, and an inspiring message of purpose