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The Anthem of the Heart

Movie·2015·Animation, Drama, Music·1h 59m·7.6 (431)·Directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai

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A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?

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Inori MinaseInori MinaseJun Naruse (voice)Koki UchiyamaKoki UchiyamaTakumi Sakagami (voice)Sora AmamiyaSora AmamiyaNatsuki Nito (voice)Yoshimasa HosoyaYoshimasa HosoyaDaiki Tazaki (voice)Taishi MurataTaishi MurataItsuki Mishima (voice)Rie TakahashiRie TakahashiYōko Uno (voice)Shizuka IshigamiShizuka IshigamiAsuka Eda (voice)Takanori OoyamaTakanori OoyamaMotoki Aizawa (voice)

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