Deemed arguably better than Shinkai’s Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name), A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) hit the theatres back in 2016.
Since then, it has continued to win over the fandom with its immersive, beautiful, and often heartbreaking story. I remember watching it for the first time back in 2020 and bawling. And I don’t cry watching movies.
It is a weird concept to get behind, but Naoko’s direction and Yoshitoki’s story somehow make you fall in love with a (former) bully. Going on the redemption arc with Ishida made me feel better about life.
As of 2024, this franchise has a manga adaptation, a movie, and a couple of specials (OVAs).
1. How to Watch A Silent Voice in Order?
The recommended way to watch A Silent Voice is by reading volume One of the Koe no Katachi manga, followed by the release order:
| # | Title | Type | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) | Movie | 09/17/2016 |
| 2 | Koe no Katachi Specials | Special | 05/17/2017 |
Note: Reading the first volume (chapters one through five) is strictly optional. You’ll not miss important information if you skip directly to the movie. However, the backstory and side story in the first volume will greatly enhance your overall experience.
2. How to Watch A Silent Voice in Chronological Order?
The chronological order for A Silent Voice is the same as its release order. Here you go:
Short list features Episodes, Movies and OVAs only.
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Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice)
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Koe no Katachi Specials
3. Where to Watch A Silent Voice with English subs and dub?
Unfortunately, everything related to anime isn’t readily available for streaming since it’s not mainstream. I know, bummer. You can find the full streaming list here:
| Title | Where to stream with Eng subs? | Where to stream with Eng dub? |
|---|---|---|
| Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) | PrimeVideo, GooglePlay, Vudu, YouTube, AppleTV | PrimeVideo, GooglePlay, Vudu, YouTube, AppleTV |
| Koe no Katachi (Specials) | N/A | N/A |
4. Where to Watch A Silent Voice Outside the US?
| Title | Canada | UK | Japan | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) | N/A | PrimeVideo, GooglePlay, YouTube, AppleTV | Netflix | Amazon, Fetch |
| Koe no Katachi (Specials) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5. Can you download and watch A Silent Voice offline?
You can download and watch the movie PrimeVideo, AppleTV, and other services below. However, the two special episodes aren’t available for streaming.
| Website | Subscription Packages | Offline Viewing |
|---|---|---|
| GooglePlay | Available for Rent | Yes |
| YouTube | Available for Rent | Yes |
| Vudu | Available for Rent | Yes |
| Microsoft | Available for Rent | Yes |
| Apple TV | Available for Rent | Yes |
| Prime Video | Available for Rent | Yes |
If Koe no Katachi anime isn’t available on any streaming website in your area, you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.
All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch the anime even if it is unavailable in your region.
There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and block you from streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.
The important thing is that A Silent Voice is available on several streaming services, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
7. How much time will it take to complete Koe no Katachi?
It’ll take 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes) to watch A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) movie and the two special episodes. You can read the volume one of the manga within 20-30 minutes.
Here is the runtime of each installment of A Silent Voice:
| Title | Time |
|---|---|
| Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Koe no Katachi (Specials) | 4 minutes |
8. About A Silent Voice (Series)
A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) is a japanese animated film based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Ōima.
When Nishimiya, a grade school student, is bullied due to her disabilities, she transfers to another school. Years later, as a final act of penance, her bully sets out to make amends and befriend her.
