[Anime Review] Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart

"A fantastic anime that will make you smile for the entire movie" -bezoe

Mimi wo Sumaseba (Whisper of the Heart), which literally means If You Listen Closely, tells the story of Shizuku, a junior-high school student who is struggling to find out who she is. The movie takes you on a journey through her imagination and daily life as she makes decisions that will ultimately decide her future.

This anime is perfect for a people who enjoy an anime that fits into "slice of life" genre. The story is very light and enjoyable, plus the main character (Shizuku) was a very energic character so its really fun to watch her. Her determination was awesome, and probably even we can use it as a role in our life.

The animation and lighting plus character was very good- keep in mind this is a 1995 movie~. The songs was very catchy... well its also because its play tons of time during the movie (Country Road), but fortunately its good.
Too bad this is the first and last directing for late Yoshifumi Kondō. (if you want to find out more about him, use wiki) RIP Mr.Kondō.

Note : There was a small "easter egg" that connect this movie and The Cat Returns that I reviewed yesterday. If you watch both movie then I bet you know what I'm refering to.

Bottomline, watch it!, but beware for those you guys who only enjoy action based anime, you will find this anime very boring.


Overall Rating: A--