A Silent Voice - Guilt and Redemption (Koe no Katachi) 

A wise man once said: *There is no redemption without guilt but also, they shall be no guilt without redemption*

"Ever since her youth she felt as if she was a burden for other people because she was different." Ain't that a mood

A Silent Voice was great at “vocalizing” the feelings that plague those with a guilty conscience. It also well illustrated the different ways guilt is expressed by Shoya’s childhood friends. Well done again Sage!

It's amazing absolutely loved how true it made me and my friends feel

This movie aslo portrays social anxiety very accurately. Ishida wasn't able to look at others face , eyes maybe because the anxiety he got due to his old friends betraying him and the things he did .

so sad what happened to Kyoto Animation studio..

My favorite anime movie of all time, BY GOD! is this an emotionally heartwrenching movie

Sage! what you said in this video sums up what I thought when I first saw this movie and why I love A Silent Voice. Your insight is truly remarkable and please narrate my life when I die. Thanks in advance.

Guilt and redemption, something i want to achieve in my teens. I did some really shitting things in my anger, i hurt innocent people and the ones i care about it. I always feel guilt for what i have done and want to make up for it. The show hits in my the heart as it something i relate to. This is a beautiful essay on the theme. Good job man.

_Forgiveness is a path to Redemption._

ive watched prolly 5 analysis videos of this, and hear something new every time

Perfect as always.

Trying to hold the tears till the end and then the ost came up, I burst up crying.

One of the best movie i ever seen, the story so well writen, the music really creative, the animation amazing... Good video that made me shiver again for this masterpiece

I LOVE A Silent Voice!!! As a hearing-impaired person, I felt such deep emotions when I saw it the first time!

I immediately found Koe no Katachi right after I saw Kimi no nawa and I instantly loved it much more. Not that your name is bad, it just struck a harder and more relatable chord with me.

Seeing this after what happened in Kyoto...it hurts😔

SPOILER When she said ILY it broke my heart that he didn't get it.

Sage you’re making me wanna cry cause when I first saw this movie I cried for about an hour. You put all the sad moments in this video

This movie hit me close to home, I used to be bully in my highschool days and I regret it, now when I came cleaned and ask for forgiveness I lost all of my friends one by one and I guess it's karma and I deserve it. Be kind to one another and stand up to bullies no matter what once we're older popularity doesn't matter.

I was watching this with my sister and I was telling her how amazing and unique the plot was but she didn't watch it...she just said "oh wow she getting bullied lol" and i was like 😪 "you never understand the meaning" i feel bad to the people that dont watch it and the people who are not interested...there missin out on what anime can do or change something about yourself😔

A Silent Voice portrayed redemption way better than any anime or manga I have ever seen where they develop literal assholes into just somebody nicer while Shouya Ishida not only did a complete 180 degree turn from his old self quite well, he did it despite the lengths and hardships he took.

There are nothing more painful or severe than the judgment and punishment we cast upon ourselves

I felt like i was given a voice somehow. It also teaches you its never too late to make amends

Everytime I watch this movie I always cry. And that effect is still so strong that just this video brought me to tears. Such a masterpiece

A silent voice was the first anime I’ve watched, and then I found other good movies and series in anime, but....I would confidently say this is my favorite. My favorite in general. Not just anime. I just love this movie bro.

Who all else here glad you can catch it on Netflix...bring tissues

I cried the first time I saw this video. It was so emotional. I thought it was impossible to make a movie with a bully as a protagonist. And then to have him suffer because of that, it just opens up a whole new world in the human mind.

As far as art is concerned, A Silent Voice so effortlessly encapsulates the human experience in regards to displaying the raw tenacity of pain, regret, and the ability to forgive and grow. I didn’t expect to finish watching this movie and feel so enlightened, saddened, and optimistic. Kyoani truly set the bar high with the story they crafted in A Silent Voice. It’s a masterpiece in human storytelling.

If I fall for someone who can't hear, I'd end up going beyond everything for them.

Honestly thank you for making a video about this. It's really nice to hear somebody's insight about the topic of guilt feelings, which as someone which has been struggling with guilt feelings as of lately it really helps hearing somebody talk about this and knowing that there are others out there which have had the same struggle and were able to overcome it. I'll also be sure to watch the movie, since it seems pretty interesting and thought provoking, so thank you for bringing attention to the movie as well :)

I fell in love with this movie because of how guilt from the past can really eat away at someone moving forward and sometimes no matter how hard they try to forget it, they will always be know as the person who did that bad thing and not much else

His voice throughout the whole video just huts to listen too. And, the metaphors displayed in it, really took a toll on me. Almost made me cry with how he worded everything. With just blunt voice and bringing out the realism in owning to guilt, it's a beautiful but shameful thing to touch upon.

No lie, 2016 was a great year for anime films... Koe no Katachi and Your Name are movies that have stuck with me ever since I first watched them

This is my favorite movie ;-; I can’t watch it too often because I would die of dehydration with the amount of tears I shed

...and to this day, this video and this movie always get me to tear up, though I think it’s justified.

Thank you sages rain. I just recently saw this movie couple weeks before you upload this video and I'm glad that you covered it

Already watched it 5 times, and read the manga 2 times, I still cry every time I watch it :(

One of my favorite channels talking about my favorite anime movie. I can't tell you how satisfying this is.

You need to make more videos bro this could be a life changing career for you i love these videos and i know many more would love them too

I just keep saying sorry while i'm not changing my behavior and it made me realize that it is a form of manipulation. Now that the person who i love, leaves me because shes hurt it made me wake up to my wrongdoings and i regret it for days. It is suck, that i know for sure that doing this manipulative mistake is not easy to forgive because no one can really answer if a person like me really deserve it. I just keep doing better for myself do the things that i want and im now im carefully aware of everything i say and the things that i do. I know i can forgive myself from the mistakes that i did but im not sure if that was the feeling because people don't deserve to be treated this way and i do feel regret especially when im going to sleep or i can't sleep because of the mistake that i did. (we are still friends in fb and we don't communicate now )

Bro thank you for this video because you introduced me to this movie that is so beautiful and relatable how everything happens for a reason.

With Koe no Katachi being my favorite film, and your video(s) re-enlightening me on the true aspect and feelings portrayed from this film, it hit me dead center and I loved it. Thank you, Sage’s Rain

Honestly I love your content. The way you go so deep into this and the feelings and real life implications behind everything. It really makes you think about your own life. Once again really appreciate all your effort in your videos man. ❤️

Pardon the wall of text, but if you love this movie please read: I don't want to come across as a hater, but I wanted some of y'all's opinion... so I might be an outlier, but I really didn't like A Silent Voice. It's one of those movies for me that was SO CLOSE to great... but just barely missed it for me. It mostly comes down to that I think the final messages of the movie are just downright wrong imo. The biggest one being that Shoko was never told that none of this was her fault. In fact the movie ends with her saying "I want to fix what *I've broken*", and helping Shoya recover. Shoko ends the movie thinking this is still all her fault, and that she's the one who's going to break everyone apart again. That's just not okaaaaaaaay Also, why was the black haired childhood friend supposedly redeemed and friendly with all the other characters? ALL she did for the whole movie was continue to bully Shoko, both emotionally and physically beating her up, on top of trying to manipulate Shoya! Why does the movie just lump her in with the rest at the end as if they're all buddy buddy now? Also the blonde + glasses childhood friend never really acknowledges her part in this whole issue; that being a bystander laughing at bullying is just as bad as being the bully themselves. She argues that she's not at fault, and I don't recall her ever admitting fault or getting called out again?? Also I think there was such a wonderful motif of while Shoko is literally deaf, Shoya became deaf to the world. They kinda implicitly touched on this idea at the very end when he finally takes the metaphoric hands off his ears, hears the world around him, and cries, but I wish they worked with that motif a little bit more and slightly stronger. In the end, it's a great movie that just missed the mark for me. And in some ways, that missed potential makes me like the movie less than a movie that's just mediocre from the beginning. It's just disappointing and I feel it was so close to wonderful. I'd love to hear your guys' opinion. I really don't mean to tread on something you guys love, I just want a better understanding of what I may be missing

Kyoto Animation Studio😭😭😭

I'm glad you made a video on this movie. It was quite an emotional and powerful animated film to me.

"Forgiveness must first begin with oneself, if U're truly sorry....then u can forgive yourself"

This movie and your analysis are just perfect. I have seen this movie a few times, first by myself then with friends and family. It is truly filled with heart and reaches deep inside everyone I have known to watch it. I LOVE this movie. This is what true storytelling is all about.

Sage's Rain, thank you for this video. I've watched this movie only once because that's how difficult it is for me to see it through to the end. It's a beautiful film nonetheless. Watching it before then hearing you confirm Nishimya felt guilty for apologizing for her existence made me tear up so fast. I've done that very same thing because I've felt like a burden to those around me because my vision is terrible and I'm dyslexic. Thank you for bringing attention to this amazing movie, and thank you even more for your wonderful analysis and how you spoke of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. You inspire so much from so many. I hope you continue to do so. Thank you.

i love this anime movie so much ps the way u retold the story is amazing thank you

Another classic video 💯❤️. Thanx Sage, fr.

I really love the music you use for these amazing videos

this was so well put and thought-out. i teared up listening to you. i loved the film. it was amazing.

Thank you Sage Rain

Everytime I watch this movie I cry. Thank you so much for your videos.

Loove this anime My favorite movie ever since i saw the trailer

Bro keep up ur work gives us the motivation we need everytime I hear ur voice I feel delighted👍👍✌

Thank you for these videos every single one reignites the fire in my soul to keep pushing forward with reassurance that the future will always carry change and change is the only certain thing in life

Thank you so much for making this!

One of the best movies I ever watched, I first watched on Netflix a couple of weeks back, it made me cry as I feel the same way both protagonists feel dealing with shame, guilt, worthlessness it’s such a deep film that has shaped me forever. I’m still struggling with the acceptance and redemption tones of the story, as I don’t feel worthy yet...

I had to rewatch the movie to be able to understand the points you make Sage. Again an amazing video; Thank you.

I love how I can relate immensely to both of the protagonists in this movie, because the movie does such a good job at representing how guilt affects people and why they feel guilty. For me, I feel guilty for things I've done in the past, but I can also admit that a lot of that guilt just came from me feeling like a burden because I am different. All this guilt led to me having social anxiety too, so this movie hits close to home for me, and I'm sure a lot of other people considering the movies popularity

Keep up thr great work probably my favourite youtuber keep it up

this is genuinely pulling strings on my heart. i was just like ishida when i was younger. a bully rotten to the core, enjoying the misery of others and now i am paying the price of my sins. i too cannot look in the eyes of others and i have a self-abusive behavior of isolating myself and stripping myself of the very little pleasure i recieve from whole hearted people. i am him but he has confrontrd his problems, i have not. day to day i am living without leaving my house for the exceptions of going to the gym to train and school. i never had the stomach to watch this movie because i always felt like puking because of how much it resembled myself. i hope one day i can save myself from this but i do not have the courage to take a step forward

The studio that made this amazing movie, as well as many other amazing projects like Clannad. Was put on fire, by some crazy dude who murdered over 25 people and injured over 35. It's insane how fucked up people can be, I hope this person gets a life sentence or something.

Ishiya reminds me of myself when I younger because I also did some terrible things, too. And because of this, I paid the ultimate price

your amazing thx for all these videos :)

Sage’s Rain analysis of one of the best analytical movies? TIME TO DROP EVERYTHING AND WATCH

Omg thanks sage this is one of my all time favorite movie ever

Jus started binging ur videos u got a subscriber for life bro

THANK YOU for introducing me to this movie! I watched it yesterday and it was so good!

I love this move. you showed me a side different side of this movie. I love you, you have a gift.

This was a amazing video, I haven't watch this movie yet, however I can tell this movie must be good since u did a video on it. Also Sage's Rain u explain this video so well, keep up the good work. 💯✌🏽😎💯✌🏽😎

After I watched this film for the first time, I went and bought it. Something about it touched my soul, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. However, I think this video sums up that “something” perfectly. It was a beautiful analysis. Thank you.

Man I love this movie a lot. Awesome vid btw

been waiting for this one! love it!

i love this movie... i thought me so much no one else did... no one else wanted to... thank you miss Yamamda... you saved me...

Shoot. That was beautiful. As much as I love the manga version, I think where the film excels is in the themes you just pointed out: guilt and redemption, especially Ishida's redemption. The ending to A Silent Voice: The Movie really hits this home in a way that I think the manga missed. Both are great, I just think that overall I appreciate the movie interpretation.

Man, I love your work.

The sage has done it again ! , Your videos are awesome bro 🔥

It’s an amazing movie and I watched it for the 17th time right before I saw the video and I’m glad you made this video to help some people understand how and what’s going on

I watched this movie because of you and it was beyond great gave me a new perspective of life

Absolutely loved this movie! Great analysis!

I did not know I needed this movie. Bravo!

Another amazing video

Love this channel

God bless you bro, blessing & testimonies, your words rooted by such a bona fide soul your gifted with, keep purely preaching, your practice resembles a promise for the youth & the future have a good thanks giving . God bless you. Keep growing

Everytime i watch a video about this movie it makes me want to watch it again😭

You make great content. Keep up the good work.

Awesome clip bro you deserve more views. Keep it up you’ll crack it

You got a talent with these videos man

Dame, this the type of shit to make a grown nigga cry

I found this movie to be absolutely beautiful and heart mention it was executed very well

I haven't forgiven myself at all because I don't want to do it, I'm also scared as well. This hit me too hard and realizing this isn't that far from my own problems.

I feel like this video exposed me I can't look at people in the eye either but I hope to overcome it Thank you

Koe No Katachi is accurate representation of how Guilt, Shame, bully effect & Depression really work you up. Remind me of my Class 5 (2009/10) period when I went through all these. I cried at that scene when Ishida removed those X on everyone faces. That part was so relatable when traumatic past experience which cause you fear/shame/guilt to look at someone's face or eye was just 😭🤧 for me.

I swear i love these videos

You made me cry, Sage😭

"I want you to help me live"