Shizuku Tsukishima
main character
MOVIE
8.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 15, 1995
- Season
- Summer 1995
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Yoshifumi Kondou
- Original creator
- Aoi Hiiragi
- Music
- Yuuji Nomi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
1h 51m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age98%Writing84%Female Protagonist81%Heterosexual68%Shoujo66%Animals61%Fairy Tale60%Primarily Teen Cast60%School60%Tsundere52%
MOVIEFINISHED1995 SUMMER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Whisper of the Heart
耳をすませば• Mimi wo Sumaseba
Synopsis
During summer vacation, a schoolgirl named Shizuku, who longs to discover her true talents, observes an ordinary-looking cat riding by himself on the train. Intrigued, she decides to follow him. This chance encounter leads her to the mysterious Seiji, a boy who is determined to follow his dreams, and The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers in her heart. Soon, Shizuku's exciting adventures carry her far beyond the boundaries of her imagination. (Source: Disney)
Should you watch Whisper of the Heart?
Whisper of the Heart has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 74% of 46,700 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #83 highest-rated film of all time, and #64 most popular film of all time, and #1 highest-rated film of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 77.5K AniList users who started it, 0.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 75.2K have finished it.
As a 111-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Romance — especially coming of age, writing, female protagonist, heterosexual.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Aoi Hiiragi
- Director
- Yoshifumi Kondou
- Music
- Yuuji Nomi
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Whisper of the Heart FAQ
How long is Whisper of the Heart?
Whisper of the Heart runs 111 minutes (1 h 51 min).
Is Whisper of the Heart finished?
Yes. Whisper of the Heart has finished airing — the final episode aired July 15, 1995.
Is Whisper of the Heart based on a manga?
Yes. Whisper of the Heart adapts the manga by Aoi Hiiragi.
Who animated Whisper of the Heart?
Whisper of the Heart was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Yoshifumi Kondou.
Where can I watch Whisper of the Heart?
Whisper of the Heart is listed on Netflix, Max. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.