The Anthem of the Heart(心が叫びたがってるんだ。)
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Japan · 2015
1h 59m
Director Tatsuyuki Nagai
Starring Inori Minase, Koki Uchiyama, Sora Amamiya, Yoshimasa Hosoya
Genre Animation, Drama, Music, Romance
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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.
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