Your Voice -KIMIKOE- (2017)
1h 34m | PG-13
The story focuses on high school girl Nagisa Yukiai who lives in a seaside town. She has believed her grandmother's story that spirits dwell in words and they are called "kotodama" (word spirit). One day, she strays into a mini FM station that has not been used for years. As an impulse of the moment, she tries to talk like a DJ using the facility. But her voice accidentally broadcasted reaches someone she has never expected.
Director: Naoyuki Ito
Studio: Madhouse
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Video: 720p
Cast
Mina Katahira
as Nagisa Yukiai (voice)
Hitomi Suzuki
as Otoha Biwakōji (voice)
Momone Iwabuchi
as Shizuku Dobashi (voice)
Misako Iino
as Yū Hamasuka (voice)
Mitsuho Kambe
as Ayame Nakahara (voice)
Yuki Tanaka
as Kaede Tatsunokuchi (voice)
Reviews
Your Voice - KIMIKOE is a fantasy anime film that explores the profound impact of words, reminding viewers of their power to shape lives and relationships. While its classic-style animation and surface-level scenes may feel simple, the film still delivers meaningful messages through its music, themes of friendship, and emotional undertones. Suitable for children with parental guidance, this thought-provoking story encourages us to speak kindly, as our words may hold more power than we realize. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)