Reviews

A Silent Voice 01 by Yoshitoki Oima

beyondbookishkate's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sarahmalopia's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bookishrealm's review against another edition

4.0

I don't know what it is about me reading emotional books these past few weeks, but I definitely didn't expect that from this manga. Sure, I knew it was about bullying BUT I did not expect it to impact me in any way whatsoever. I was completely wrong. There were points where I could actually feel my chest constrict when Shoya bullied Shoko. Regardless of every situation, Shoko was kind, caring, and understanding when she had every right to curse out every student in that class. I was even more surprised by the series of events that took place in the second half of the manga. The artwork was phenomenal and easy to follow. Things that I'm definitely interested in learning more about with the continuation of this series include: the relationship between Shoya and his mother, how Shoya plans to repair the relationship with Shoko, and what exactly happened after Shoko left the elementary school. Do not be fooled by the cover, this manga is definitely more complex than it appears and is a great look at the consequences and trauma associated with bullying.

letmeusethusapppls's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kim3040701's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

nina_bloodsworn's review

dark sad medium-paced

4.5

very emotional start of the series. 

ounaa_h's review against another edition

5.0

J'ai déjà vu le film mais c'est hyper différent franchement ça va encore plus me tuer je pense c'est beaucoup plus détaillé et donc plus horrible j'adore

fieryfred's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

leesimpo's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

candibunny's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0