The Anthem of the Heart (2015)
Kernel Score: 87% · 426 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 2015-09-19
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch The Anthem of the Heart
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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?
The Anthem of the Heart parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Anthem of the Heart is a Japanese animated drama about a girl who loses her voice and rediscovers herself through music and friendship.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tatsuyuki Nagai
Cast
- Inori Minase as Jun Naruse (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Takumi Sakagami (voice)
- Sora Amamiya as Natsuki Nito (voice)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Daiki Tazaki (voice)
- Taishi Murata as Itsuki Mishima (voice)
- Rie Takahashi as Yōko Uno (voice)
- Shizuka Ishigami as Asuka Eda (voice)
- Takanori Ooyama as Motoki Aizawa (voice)
- Makoto Furukawa as Toshinori Iwaki (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Kazuki Joushima (voice)
The Anthem of the Heart FAQ
Is The Anthem of the Heart good?
The Anthem of the Heart has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Anthem of the Heart?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Anthem of the Heart OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Anthem of the Heart is a Japanese animated drama about a girl who loses her voice and rediscovers herself through music and friendship.
What movies are like The Anthem of the Heart?
If you liked The Anthem of the Heart, try Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, A Silent Voice: The Movie, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes and Your Name..