The Anthem of the Heart

Jun Naruse has little reason to speak after a magical rule takes away her voice to spare others from being hurt. She grows up quiet, watching how people talk around her while she cannot join in with words. A spark arrives when music appears in her life and a handful of friends urge her to try again. Through songs, shared moments and small acts of kindness, she experiments with ways to connect without relying on speech. As her heart opens, she learns that her true message can be sung as much as said, and she begins to believe she can share the anthem inside her with the world. Her relationships with classmates and a romance arc deepen as she tests boundaries and learns to trust what she feels.

Released in 2015, Tatsuyuki Nagai directed this animated drama built from a story by Mari Okada and Masayoshi Tanaka. It emphasizes character growth and music over spectacle, marking a thoughtful addition to contemporary anime romance and youth stories.

Worldwide gross reached 8,852,989 dollars, reflecting a modest but steady performance for a lyric driven coming of age romance. The numbers show steady international turnout for a music themed anime.

Critics and audiences respond to its quiet, earnest portrayal of voice and identity, the central theme of healing through friendship and music. The film earned an average of 7.6 out of 10 from 423 votes in its aggregator, signaling generally favorable reception for its heartfelt storytelling and strong voice performances by Inori Minase, Koki Uchiyama, Sora Amamiya.

The Anthem of the Heart stands out for its musical motifs and a protagonist who finds power in expression beyond spoken words. Its emphasis on empathy, self discovery and community has resonated with fans of anime drama and helped spark discussions about how songs can carry personal truth.