I'm not a great fan of Studio Ghibli's films, but this one is definitely worth seeing. Story The main plot is quite simple but its plain beauty makes it endearing rather than dull. The pacing is very relaxed, fitting with the general nostalgic atmosphere of the story. Of course there're a few fla...

Whisper of the Heart is a lovely, sweet celebration of creativity, music, and love that captures the magic of real life through beautiful animation and quiet, thoughtful character development. While some may find the sentimentality occasionally cloying, my only real reservation was that it lacked...

The film excels with its endearing, nostalgic story, stunningly detailed background art, and top-tier audio quality that creates a truly immersive experience. However, the presentation is slightly hampered by mediocre, generic character designs, occasional cheesy plot points, and a side story tha...

Whisper of the Heart is unusual for a Studio Ghibli film in not featuring any magic, or at least nothing supernatural. That said, it is at least as much about magic as many of their films full of witches and spirits and demons. Rather than the usual fantastic adventure stories which are merely fa...

Whisper of the Heart is an undermined cute, dorky movie of Studio Ghibli. (Similar to Only Yesterday) It's a very simplistic, yet intriguing plot of adolescence that inspires young girls & imagination. I'm VERY picky with movies, even with Ghibli FIlms (No matter what I've watched, I've always & ...

I'm not really sure what happened here. I'm a massive fan of Ghibli, particularly of their more human stories (When Marnie Was There, From Up On Poppy Hill, Totoro, Ocean Waves, etc.). I read the manga this movie is based on and absolutely loved it. And yet... I hated this. Like, really hated it....

Whisper of the Heart is a beautiful, simplistic, and inspiring film that perfectly captures the essence of adolescence through its quirky, endearing characters and stunning animation. While the voice acting is underwhelming and the minor love drama feels somewhat unnecessary, these flaws do not d...

Whisper of the Heart is a delicately crafted, relatable coming-of-age masterpiece that perfectly balances mystical Ghibli wonder with a slow-burning, graceful romance. While the film itself is flawless, it is unfortunate that it is often overshadowed by its inferior spin-off, The Cat Returns. Thi...

"Whisper of the Heart," is one of Ghibli's hidden treasures. It's a delicately crafted coming-of-age tale that still makes room for that mystical Ghibli wonder while also creating time for quieter, more thought-provoking moments. Oh, and there's a romance too. And some cats. So what's not to love...

A beautiful story that is so true-to-life and poignant... The characters have the depth to give what might have been merely another daily life story that magical twist that has made Studio Ghibli so iconic. With the honest depiction of the struggles teenagers encounter when facing "growing u...

This film is a beautiful, poignant story that features incredible character depth and an honest, thoughtful depiction of the struggles of growing up. There are no criticisms to be found in this work, as every scene is crafted with obvious care. It is a simply outstanding, non-ordinary coming-of-a...

What can I say about Studio Ghibli's Tenth Film, Whisper of the Heart? Well, let's start with the story. The film focuses on a love story between two middle-school students, and their unexpected meeting. It goes in a few different directions from there, changing focus to the everyday trials and t...

This film is a masterpiece of slice-of-life storytelling, featuring incredibly realistic characters, a deeply meaningful narrative, and a stellar soundtrack that perfectly captures raw emotion. While the ending feels slightly abrupt and lacks a necessary epilogue, these minor issues do not detrac...

Whisper of the Heart is a masterpiece featuring a wonderfully told, realistic story, authentic characters, magnificent voice acting, and a perfectly fitting, beautiful score. While the art is generally breathtaking and fluid, there are occasional moments where it feels merely serviceable. This 10...

I was shocked that this was as good as it was. This stands apart from other Ghibli movies by being more adult-oriented, yet still having realistic middle-schoolers as the main characters. To me, this is the definition of a what slice of life should be. Not a true slice of life, but one that tells...

I found no redeeming qualities in this film, as the narrative failed to capture my interest from start to finish. The story was incredibly boring and lacked substance, making it difficult to stay engaged throughout the runtime. I am ultimately disappointed with the experience, especially due to t...

Honestly, it was really boring to me that I almost fell asleep. Also the ending just came out of no where. Idk is this is a spoiler but I don't care because this movie is like 22 years old, but when the 2 main characters were like, "We should get married someday."..."Yeah! We should!"... then the...

Warning - may be quite long to read and can contain light spoilers Mimi wo sumaseba (or Whisper of the Heart) is one of my favourite anime movies and movies in general for several different reasons. It's a wonderful movie that's almost 2 hours long yet doesn't feel anywhere near that length. It's...

Whisper of the Heart is a timeless masterpiece that excels through its immaculately detailed suburban setting, profound coming-of-age themes, and deeply relatable character development. There are no notable flaws to be found in this film, as every element from the brilliant musical score to the t...

This film is my all-time favorite Miyazaki masterpiece, perfectly capturing the raw, delicate, and profound emotions of adolescence in a way that feels incredibly real. However, the English translation and soundtrack are abysmal, as they completely butcher the source material and replace the auth...