A Silent Voice Director Went Against the Mangaka’s Vision to Make Fans More Inclined Towards Shoko than Shoya
If someone says the best anime movie and your immediate response isn’t A Silent Voice, then you’re probably on the wrong path in life. However, on a more serious note, A Silent Voice is easily one of the best anime movies that treats its characters with a lot of love and respect. Naoko Yamada, the director of the movie, presents both main characters and explores them from a non-judgmental perspective.
Nishimiya Shoko in A Silent Voice | Credits: Studio Kyoto Animation
They feel extremely real, as if they were making their own decisions rather than being written by someone. For this reason, many fans have found solace in the movie. Interestingly, during an interview, Yamada once admitted that she was more interested in Shoko than Shoya, and tried to bring more of her perspective into the movie.
Naoko Yamada Wanted to Portray the World From Shoko’s Perspective
A Silent Voice...
Nishimiya Shoko in A Silent Voice | Credits: Studio Kyoto Animation
They feel extremely real, as if they were making their own decisions rather than being written by someone. For this reason, many fans have found solace in the movie. Interestingly, during an interview, Yamada once admitted that she was more interested in Shoko than Shoya, and tried to bring more of her perspective into the movie.
Naoko Yamada Wanted to Portray the World From Shoko’s Perspective
A Silent Voice...
- 11/24/2024
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire
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