I do learn music but not a pro. If you realise that the first time soundtrack Lit was played in the beginning, it was only half of it. this represents the beginning of the journey of redemption for Ishida. in the end it is full. I think this means that he finally realise and understand himself and his life.
Let them listen to the OST or tell them that it's a movie about taboo subject that no one really wants to touch about but the theme is mature and beautiful.
If you paid attention to the movie, LIT(The final scene ost) played before the ending. However, only the half of it was played. It was slow and melancholic. But what was interesging was when it was played. It was played during Ishida's bullying. At the end of the film, the song starts slow. You recognize it and you align it with the scene of bullying, however, it contradicts what you're actually viewing. When the second half plays, the melody is faster. Indicating movement. It portrays how Ishida is moving on and forgiving himself. Then there is this softer part where his friends faces are showing. Even though the destination is most important, it is also important to see how far you've come, thus the change of melody for a different feel. Then the final chime brings completeness. Then, the original melody plays again. Slower, more emotional, and inside of a piano. The scene is Nishimiya smiling at you. It is always good to appreciate the view on top of a mountain however, it is also beautiful to see where you cam from. Thus, the slowed melody, the one used in the bullying scene, with Nishimiya's face gives off the vibe. Then the final chord plays and the phrase "The shape of voice" is shown, and the movie ends. Though I cant explain it, it just brings finality to the film. So in short, the song portrayed Bullying(Start of the movie) Moving forward(The entire movie) Appreciating those with you(The end of the movie) Forgiveness(The answer to the beggining of the movie) So the entire song and scene just summarized the entire movie if you at it this way
I watch analysis videos here and there but aren't as interesting. But yours, it's probably just me but, yours is different. Besides the blatantly obvious quality in editing. The editing in this analysis video is by far the best I've ever seen comparing to other analysis videos. Most other analyzers just use scenes from the show and talk over it which is not interesting. But you put scenes from actual prodcution and nice water colored/splash esque types when introducting the people behind the film. But what I most appreciate about this video is the in depth and appreciation for the soundtrack of the film. It's brilliant. I know that's obvious. Of course it's a video about appreciating the soundtrack. But the analysis behind the soundtrack, the emotions, feelings, and effort put into it to make you feel the emotions than just seeing it. And almost everyone I've seen on the TH-cam platform only appreciate lit(var), none of the other incredible pieces. I'm extremely grateful that you spoke about them in detail. I feel like the soundtrack was done the way it was is because the movie is about listening. Most soundtracks in shows/films etc, just play music. But this soundtrack plays sounds other than music which I found amazing. It adds to the feeling of the film and the emotions behind the characters. To this day, I haven't bought merchandise from anime, but Koe no Katachi. I bought the soundtrack without hesitation. Seriously love this film. Kensuke Ushio is brilliant and my new favorite composer. EDIT: also I usually watch more videos of a content creator to see if they are worthy of subscription, but this video blew me out of the water. You definitely deserve it. Subbed.
Username just watched the video another fellow TH-camr made a video on this topic! I'm loving how much love the soundtrack is getting! Went back to this video to rewatch catch up on the comments and yours has to be one of the most humbling, deepest, and thoughtful comment of all! Thank you!!!
Username agreed. Even Frozen soundtrack is not up to beat this soundtrack. I have watch so many movies. Only The Shape of Voice have the real connection with the entire movie. I consider The Shape of Voice is a beautiful and very artistic movie that no western movie had done before and yet this soundtrack is a very risky move but bold.
Jovan Lee The Shape of Voice is a clear example of how risk taking can leave an impactful role in the story. I hope that we can move away from temp tracks (although, this could very well strictly be a western thing).
@@jawadabdullah855Some people cry about it because they have pure heart and it's their own emotions, don't judge one person feels about it, let us make peace instead.
Nice video, came to many of the same conclusions in my own piece on the film so it's cool to see someone tackle this as a video essay. Hopefully things like this get more people invested in anime soundtracks as a vehicle for a work's themes
Sam Mackie Koe no Karachi's soundtrack is really special! The way it's tackled is unlike any other anime and even films in general! I hope more creators can take note of how experimentation and risks can pay off to enrich a story!
Before I saw this video I was absolutely fixated on the Silent Voice Soundtrack. I listened to it at school, outside, and in my room. I realized the reason why I loved the music so much is that it provides comfort. Much like lofi, it doesn’t have lyrics and is easy to understand since I had hearing loss when I was born and enjoyed piano music because of it’s simplicity.
Really amazing, certainly music takes a huge role in guiding the viewer to the aimed feeling or state, quite creative how Koe no Katachi managed that. Great analysis! Will keep track of your work :D
Alan Basoria one of the things that led me down the rabbit hole of looking into koe no katachi's music was when I heard that indescribable sound of piano pedals. Why? Was it a conscious decision? Was it improvised? I knew right there and then I needed to make a video on it!
Please stop comparing Kimi no Na wa and Koe no Katachi. The two movies are of different genre; their execution can be compared, and both had top-notch execution. Some people will enjoy more Kimi no Na wa, some will enjoy more Koe no Katachi. One is very action-filled, other is psychological. I'd say their both masterpieces in their respective genres, but wouldn't say one is better than the oher. At most, I could say I enjoyed one more (but that's up to each person's preferences). :)
Dumitru Nemţuc it could be super tempting to compare as both these films were fantastic (debatably their respective directors best work) best anime films that came out the same year. I personally really enjoyed both! They both offered something different to me! I can't recommend kimi no na wa and koe no katachi enough! I wish koe no katachi worked its way more into the states just so more people can see it!
Koe no Katachi in movie form is incomplete As someone who has never read the manga I struggled with this film. First of all, I failed to understand why Shouko wouldn't hold a grudge or be fearful of all the bullies at the elementary school. It looked to me that she didn't realize that she was being bullied? Or worse, she seems genuinely convinced that by being kind and by withstanding all kinds of abuses that the kids will eventually accept her. To my cynical brain, she's either stupid or she's a saint. I can't understand her logic and I can't relate to saints. Don't get me started on how they handled 'friends'. There's at least three people in that group that basically have no purpose there other than to fill 'space' so it looks like the main character had something to lose when he does, inevitably, lash out. I don't doubt that if I read the manga, these characters would be more fleshed out with ample screentime for their backstories and arcs. But as it stands right now, the movie shows none of that. Say what you want about Kimi No Na Wa but, at least from a story and character development perspective, it was coherent and complete.
ideoidiom I've watched the movie and read the manga, and while the manga doesn't bring anything new to the table regarding your issue, the issue was addressed within the movie, during the Ferris Wheel scene with Ueno and Shouko. Ueno explains that the reason she hates Shouko is that she refuses to face the truth, and that Shouko always blames herself for everything, even if this isn't the case. This is evident from the bridge scene, where, despite Shouko's lack of and inability to participate, she still believes that it was her fault that they fell out, eventually leading her to attempt to take her own life. This is why Shouko didn't fight back in her youth, because she believed that in one form or another, the bullying was a result of her actions/attitude. She tries to make everything better by being nice to everyone, hoping that they'd eventually be nice back, but as shown in the movie, that doesn't happen. About the whole "friends" issue, all the characters play a much larger role in the manga, however I do find it annoying that this wasn't the case in the movie. Despite that, I do believe that all the characters (except for eyebrow guy) had fulfilled their purpose in the movie, and while it may have been nicer to see them expand on it, I do understand that they're facing a time constraint, and that the cast may be too large to go through in 2 hours. Many of the details present in the movie are tiny, small details that you may not be able to catch on your first few runs. While I do acknowledge that the movie had its own faults, I still think that it was a great movie, and certainly not "incomplete".
Years later, this is still one of my favourite videos I have seen, thank you for creating something that so beautifully analyses the sound to a movie that is so special
Thank you for giving us this explanation. Please, keep going. You have a great talent. Without you I weren't be able to learn more of my favourite movie
My favourite track is rev... i dont know the reason why i like it so much but somehow this track makes me feel so distant and reminds me when I was a kid..
I've just seen this incredible film, and my heart is so emotionally heavy. But your music analysis has made me appreciate this work of art on a much deeper level. This music perspective is so detailed, thoroughly explained, and has great visuals to go along with it. Awesome work, keep it up!
The presence of piano mechanism, imperfect melody, choice of instruments, simplicity, symbolism, even track titles makes A Silent Voice soundtrack a perfect match for the movie and become one of the best soundtracks of all time. I'm glad that someone created an analysis video and can see the beauty of A Shape Of Light, because this soundtrack needs it. Thanks!
Basically, the end of the movie begins shortly after Nishimiya attempts suicide. She simply thinks that she caused everyone and especially Shouyasan the most pain (ridiculous as it should've been the other way around) でも when Shouyasan was saving her from the balcony he begged for him to die instead of Nishimiyasan. Granted by the God's his wish, he fell and died. It was then viewed that Nishimiyasan saw messages in her dream from Shouyasan saying that he wanted to die, but it was then that Shoukosan realised that she needs him in order to move forward in her life. Then moving onto the part where she wakes up and runs towards the bridge where they feed the Koi fish, in act of desperation she screams her voice out hoping it can finally reach out to Ishidasan. And it does, reincarnating him and they both meet and Ishidasan then asks Shoukosan for her help to help him live. So in the end with the help of each other, they're finally able to move forward and live not only for each other but for themselves, and Ishidasan finally is ready to face the world. The ending where he cries and shows a distant shadow of a boy walking and suddenly a girl walking beside the boy represents Shouyasan and Shoukosan, they both now walk side by side ready to face the obstacles in life, together. Nishimiya's smile...
Another thing I noticed is that in the final scene it seemed like after he took his hands off his ears there’s a more echo kinda sound as if the music was put in a big open room, maybe to say that ishida was finally opening up
I can’t believe I haven’t found this video sooner. Thank you for a wonderful analysis of the soundtrack. This is my favorite anime movie of all time along with my favorite movie soundtrack. Everything feels like it has such love and care and a type of rawness that I love. Like you said I feel like I’m in the room with someone playing piano. The way the music helps tell the story. I will forever love this movie and soundtrack 🤍
Have been watching all the youtube video analyses on Koe no Katachi and this one is definitely a unique look at the film. I wouldn't have known about the piano pedal stuff since I don't play an instrument. It's nice to see that a lot of details were considered when making the film. Thanks for pointing them out in this video!
The fact that i INSTANTLY started crying after hearing the first note of lit in the start of the video and continued crying the whole way through while listening to the music just shows that it definitely has an impact 😅
I am in love with this soundtrack. But I couldn't articulate why I found it so special. Once I tried explaining it to my friend by saying that I felt it just "respects deafness". I didn't know how else to explain it. Music is a visceral experience that is a privilege only to those who can hear it. As such, a movie about a deaf girl couldn't really get an emotionally manipulative music without it being slightly hypocritical. I think Ushio Kensuke understood this point. He created pieces that made you aware of your own sense of hearing, of its intricacies and its flaws. There's a sense of space in almost every track, a void that encapsulates the feeling of emptiness that both Shouya and Shouko experience. Vignette is my favourite, along with the soul crushing tones of "prc", played during the ferris wheel scene, where Shouko was at her lowest admitting her self-hatred. Thank you for this video...I wanted you to discuss more tracks.
What truly made me appreciate this video analysis is that you completely recaptured the experience of having the music clash with the visual narrative, making me cry till I fall asleep. Great video.
Nerdy Shenanigans that's so cool! I hope you can make more sound theory analysis for koe no katachi since you analyze them really well! Hope to learn a lot more from your videos ~
It incredible how only sound can display emotion and thought running through a character mind through the entire time that character develops and progressed over time.
I recently watched this film and I really like how deep you go into the music and the film in total. I hope you will start to make some more videos, but i of cousre don't know what you are going through so take your time. But i realy hope you will make some more content, Thank you for this great video.
Thank you for this superb Analysis. Ushio perfectly caught the movie's core theme (communication and perspectives) and produced a truly special soundtrack. The way music, soundeffekts, animations, scene-composition, colors, gestures, facial expressions and so many other ways of communication subtly convey emotions and meaning i this movie is simply incredible - everything works hand in hand, every scene has so much to offer, as long as you're willing to listen, to look, to empathize - the movie respects us as the viewers and listeners just as much as it respects it's own cast of characters. I genuinely adore this movie, the manga, and everybody involved in blessing us with those incredible works of art.
Right after watching this movie I purchased the soundtrack. I frequently listen to it as I bike to uni in the mornings. There is nothing quite like being outside on a crisp, sunny, autumn morning, listening to these beautiful songs as you head to start your day. It is a strangely thought provoking experience. I highly recommend listening.
Wow good one. I can see why now that music is important in mediums, be it anime, video games as well as TV shows and Movies. I am no musician but I do see why music is an important piece of a puzzle when making a film or TV series as I am planning but I haven't decided yet, to major in filmmaking, including directing & writing.
3:25 That scene was beautiful and made me tear when I first saw it, the way the music went along with the visuals was perfect. I wasnt really sure what made it so great and I am happy you explained it! This video you made is powerful stuff and you explained it really well. What did you use to edit this?
Great video, super good quality. You can tell that you put s lot of work in to this and you have that spark that small channels have, before they become those sterile million subscriber channels
Your editing is so wonderful and you do such a wonderful job of explaining how important the music is to the overall tone and meaning of the movie. Awesome job! I look forward to your future videos :)
Brilliant analysis! Just one thing: Shouko isn’t the focus of the story, Shoya is! That’s what makes the movie so unique; instead of showing things from the perspective of an MC who’s being bullied, they show things from the perspective of the bully who’s traumatized by his own actions as a kid.
The music in Koe no Katachi gave it a whole other dimension. It's new and fresh from all the other animations I have seen. It stuck in me, much like VN OST because of the focus in the music. Minimalism in music is something I had never seen before this as well.
This analysis is... Beautiful. I always wonder why Koe no Katachi is so beautiful, well except because of the animation. I don't even think of the music! I never notice it, like there is no um... like a Koe no Katachi memorable(Idk much better words) music. Now I know how much the piano made this movie more beautiful. Those small piano sounds made everything better.
the very second i noticed lit fading in at the end i instantly got a wave of chills thru my whole body the fact that the boss baby won best picture when this movie didn't even get nominated... *sigh*... ...can we all just agree that the oscars are basically criminals at this point
Great video! I really enjoyed the editing and effort put into it. Really an extraordinary job on the part of the music and incredible for its own attention to details within the melodies. Keep it up :)
I loved knk for this also the way you took this I agree with and the way he composes the music is different also its like our movements and our music togeother like the things around us
I you are searching for more paino music where you can hear like every sound beside the Piano (the clicking sound of the keys or the chair even) recommend Artists like Olafur Arnalds or Joep Beving.
This movie is criminally underrated...
PERIODTT NO CAP
Absolute injustice
It’s probably one of the most popular anime movies though-
Despite that, I agree o_o Anime movies are usually overlooked sadly
If this came out before your name,top grossing anime movie?
unpopular opinion but i think it’s better than your name
Kensuki Ushio is a legend for making the music for this film!
I do learn music but not a pro. If you realise that the first time soundtrack Lit was played in the beginning, it was only half of it. this represents the beginning of the journey of redemption for Ishida. in the end it is full. I think this means that he finally realise and understand himself and his life.
Jovan Lee I cannot agree more. :)
Nerdy Shenanigans thanks!
How do I convice my teacher This friday we should watch this...
Let them listen to the OST or tell them that it's a movie about taboo subject that no one really wants to touch about but the theme is mature and beautiful.
@@luvcoric worst cliffhanger ever
Great analysis! Agreed on all points. Glad that someone can highlight how awesome the OST is so eloquently
If you paid attention to the movie, LIT(The final scene ost) played before the ending. However, only the half of it was played. It was slow and melancholic. But what was interesging was when it was played. It was played during Ishida's bullying. At the end of the film, the song starts slow. You recognize it and you align it with the scene of bullying, however, it contradicts what you're actually viewing. When the second half plays, the melody is faster. Indicating movement. It portrays how Ishida is moving on and forgiving himself. Then there is this softer part where his friends faces are showing. Even though the destination is most important, it is also important to see how far you've come, thus the change of melody for a different feel. Then the final chime brings completeness. Then, the original melody plays again. Slower, more emotional, and inside of a piano. The scene is Nishimiya smiling at you. It is always good to appreciate the view on top of a mountain however, it is also beautiful to see where you cam from. Thus, the slowed melody, the one used in the bullying scene, with Nishimiya's face gives off the vibe. Then the final chord plays and the phrase "The shape of voice" is shown, and the movie ends. Though I cant explain it, it just brings finality to the film.
So in short, the song portrayed
Bullying(Start of the movie)
Moving forward(The entire movie)
Appreciating those with you(The end of the movie)
Forgiveness(The answer to the beggining of the movie)
So the entire song and scene just summarized the entire movie if you at it this way
I watch analysis videos here and there but aren't as interesting. But yours, it's probably just me but, yours is different. Besides the blatantly obvious quality in editing. The editing in this analysis video is by far the best I've ever seen comparing to other analysis videos. Most other analyzers just use scenes from the show and talk over it which is not interesting. But you put scenes from actual prodcution and nice water colored/splash esque types when introducting the people behind the film. But what I most appreciate about this video is the in depth and appreciation for the soundtrack of the film. It's brilliant. I know that's obvious. Of course it's a video about appreciating the soundtrack. But the analysis behind the soundtrack, the emotions, feelings, and effort put into it to make you feel the emotions than just seeing it. And almost everyone I've seen on the TH-cam platform only appreciate lit(var), none of the other incredible pieces. I'm extremely grateful that you spoke about them in detail. I feel like the soundtrack was done the way it was is because the movie is about listening. Most soundtracks in shows/films etc, just play music. But this soundtrack plays sounds other than music which I found amazing. It adds to the feeling of the film and the emotions behind the characters. To this day, I haven't bought merchandise from anime, but Koe no Katachi. I bought the soundtrack without hesitation. Seriously love this film. Kensuke Ushio is brilliant and my new favorite composer.
EDIT: also I usually watch more videos of a content creator to see if they are worthy of subscription, but this video blew me out of the water. You definitely deserve it. Subbed.
Username just watched the video another fellow TH-camr made a video on this topic! I'm loving how much love the soundtrack is getting! Went back to this video to rewatch catch up on the comments and yours has to be one of the most humbling, deepest, and thoughtful comment of all! Thank you!!!
Username agreed. Even Frozen soundtrack is not up to beat this soundtrack. I have watch so many movies. Only The Shape of Voice have the real connection with the entire movie. I consider The Shape of Voice is a beautiful and very artistic movie that no western movie had done before and yet this soundtrack is a very risky move but bold.
Jovan Lee The Shape of Voice is a clear example of how risk taking can leave an impactful role in the story. I hope that we can move away from temp tracks (although, this could very well strictly be a western thing).
This video is criminally underrated, why has this not blown up
Excellent analysis! I love learning more and more about the depth of genius put into this amazing film!
the whole soundtrack is so beautiful but lit(var) in particular never fails to give me chills
Stop saying the music gives you chills. We all know that every one cried like a baby, literal waterfall
Jawad Abdullah no need to be rude but you speaking facts 😪😔
@@jawadabdullah855 its his opinion goddamn
@@HanCae not opinion but facts
@@jawadabdullah855Some people cry about it because they have pure heart and it's their own emotions, don't judge one person feels about it, let us make peace instead.
Nice video, came to many of the same conclusions in my own piece on the film so it's cool to see someone tackle this as a video essay. Hopefully things like this get more people invested in anime soundtracks as a vehicle for a work's themes
Sam Mackie Koe no Karachi's soundtrack is really special! The way it's tackled is unlike any other anime and even films in general! I hope more creators can take note of how experimentation and risks can pay off to enrich a story!
Before I saw this video I was absolutely fixated on the Silent Voice Soundtrack. I listened to it at school, outside, and in my room. I realized the reason why I loved the music so much is that it provides comfort. Much like lofi, it doesn’t have lyrics and is easy to understand since I had hearing loss when I was born and enjoyed piano music because of it’s simplicity.
I love how the composer 'plays' with the sounds and instruments. Not only using the normal piano notes but also use movements or the pedals in a song
Really amazing, certainly music takes a huge role in guiding the viewer to the aimed feeling or state, quite creative how Koe no Katachi managed that. Great analysis! Will keep track of your work :D
Alan Basoria one of the things that led me down the rabbit hole of looking into koe no katachi's music was when I heard that indescribable sound of piano pedals. Why? Was it a conscious decision? Was it improvised? I knew right there and then I needed to make a video on it!
Koe no katachi > Kimi no na wa
Gustavo Sandoval more people need to see koe no katachi! I don't think enough people have seen it compared to kimi no na wa!
Please stop comparing Kimi no Na wa and Koe no Katachi. The two movies are of different genre; their execution can be compared, and both had top-notch execution. Some people will enjoy more Kimi no Na wa, some will enjoy more Koe no Katachi. One is very action-filled, other is psychological. I'd say their both masterpieces in their respective genres, but wouldn't say one is better than the oher. At most, I could say I enjoyed one more (but that's up to each person's preferences). :)
Dumitru Nemţuc it could be super tempting to compare as both these films were fantastic (debatably their respective directors best work) best anime films that came out the same year. I personally really enjoyed both! They both offered something different to me! I can't recommend kimi no na wa and koe no katachi enough!
I wish koe no katachi worked its way more into the states just so more people can see it!
Koe no Katachi in movie form is incomplete As someone who has never read the manga I struggled with this film. First of all, I failed to understand why Shouko wouldn't hold a grudge or be fearful of all the bullies at the elementary school. It looked to me that she didn't realize that she was being bullied? Or worse, she seems genuinely convinced that by being kind and by withstanding all kinds of abuses that the kids will eventually accept her. To my cynical brain, she's either stupid or she's a saint. I can't understand her logic and I can't relate to saints. Don't get me started on how they handled 'friends'. There's at least three people in that group that basically have no purpose there other than to fill 'space' so it looks like the main character had something to lose when he does, inevitably, lash out. I don't doubt that if I read the manga, these characters would be more fleshed out with ample screentime for their backstories and arcs. But as it stands right now, the movie shows none of that.
Say what you want about Kimi No Na Wa but, at least from a story and character development perspective, it was coherent and complete.
ideoidiom I've watched the movie and read the manga, and while the manga doesn't bring anything new to the table regarding your issue, the issue was addressed within the movie, during the Ferris Wheel scene with Ueno and Shouko. Ueno explains that the reason she hates Shouko is that she refuses to face the truth, and that Shouko always blames herself for everything, even if this isn't the case.
This is evident from the bridge scene, where, despite Shouko's lack of and inability to participate, she still believes that it was her fault that they fell out, eventually leading her to attempt to take her own life.
This is why Shouko didn't fight back in her youth, because she believed that in one form or another, the bullying was a result of her actions/attitude. She tries to make everything better by being nice to everyone, hoping that they'd eventually be nice back, but as shown in the movie, that doesn't happen.
About the whole "friends" issue, all the characters play a much larger role in the manga, however I do find it annoying that this wasn't the case in the movie. Despite that, I do believe that all the characters (except for eyebrow guy) had fulfilled their purpose in the movie, and while it may have been nicer to see them expand on it, I do understand that they're facing a time constraint, and that the cast may be too large to go through in 2 hours.
Many of the details present in the movie are tiny, small details that you may not be able to catch on your first few runs. While I do acknowledge that the movie had its own faults, I still think that it was a great movie, and certainly not "incomplete".
Years later, this is still one of my favourite videos I have seen, thank you for creating something that so beautifully analyses the sound to a movie that is so special
Thank you for giving us this explanation. Please, keep going. You have a great talent. Without you I weren't be able to learn more of my favourite movie
Ana Coolness I'll do my best to keep pushing on! :)
Yeii!! :D
Blew my mind. Great pick of scenes and pieces to showcase. Commenting so you'll hopefully get more views!
My favourite track is rev... i dont know the reason why i like it so much but somehow this track makes me feel so distant and reminds me when I was a kid..
I've just seen this incredible film, and my heart is so emotionally heavy. But your music analysis has made me appreciate this work of art on a much deeper level. This music perspective is so detailed, thoroughly explained, and has great visuals to go along with it. Awesome work, keep it up!
I really enjoyed this video and it made me appreciate the movie (and music) even more!
The presence of piano mechanism, imperfect melody, choice of instruments, simplicity, symbolism, even track titles makes A Silent Voice soundtrack a perfect match for the movie and become one of the best soundtracks of all time. I'm glad that someone created an analysis video and can see the beauty of A Shape Of Light, because this soundtrack needs it. Thanks!
Basically, the end of the movie begins shortly after Nishimiya attempts suicide. She simply thinks that she caused everyone and especially Shouyasan the most pain (ridiculous as it should've been the other way around) でも when Shouyasan was saving her from the balcony he begged for him to die instead of Nishimiyasan. Granted by the God's his wish, he fell and died. It was then viewed that Nishimiyasan saw messages in her dream from Shouyasan saying that he wanted to die, but it was then that Shoukosan realised that she needs him in order to move forward in her life. Then moving onto the part where she wakes up and runs towards the bridge where they feed the Koi fish, in act of desperation she screams her voice out hoping it can finally reach out to Ishidasan. And it does, reincarnating him and they both meet and Ishidasan then asks Shoukosan for her help to help him live. So in the end with the help of each other, they're finally able to move forward and live not only for each other but for themselves, and Ishidasan finally is ready to face the world. The ending where he cries and shows a distant shadow of a boy walking and suddenly a girl walking beside the boy represents Shouyasan and Shoukosan, they both now walk side by side ready to face the obstacles in life, together. Nishimiya's smile...
Another thing I noticed is that in the final scene it seemed like after he took his hands off his ears there’s a more echo kinda sound as if the music was put in a big open room, maybe to say that ishida was finally opening up
I can’t believe I haven’t found this video sooner. Thank you for a wonderful analysis of the soundtrack. This is my favorite anime movie of all time along with my favorite movie soundtrack. Everything feels like it has such love and care and a type of rawness that I love. Like you said I feel like I’m in the room with someone playing piano. The way the music helps tell the story. I will forever love this movie and soundtrack 🤍
Have been watching all the youtube video analyses on Koe no Katachi and this one is definitely a unique look at the film. I wouldn't have known about the piano pedal stuff since I don't play an instrument. It's nice to see that a lot of details were considered when making the film. Thanks for pointing them out in this video!
The fact that i INSTANTLY started crying after hearing the first note of lit in the start of the video and continued crying the whole way through while listening to the music just shows that it definitely has an impact 😅
I am in love with this soundtrack. But I couldn't articulate why I found it so special. Once I tried explaining it to my friend by saying that I felt it just "respects deafness". I didn't know how else to explain it. Music is a visceral experience that is a privilege only to those who can hear it. As such, a movie about a deaf girl couldn't really get an emotionally manipulative music without it being slightly hypocritical. I think Ushio Kensuke understood this point. He created pieces that made you aware of your own sense of hearing, of its intricacies and its flaws. There's a sense of space in almost every track, a void that encapsulates the feeling of emptiness that both Shouya and Shouko experience.
Vignette is my favourite, along with the soul crushing tones of "prc", played during the ferris wheel scene, where Shouko was at her lowest admitting her self-hatred.
Thank you for this video...I wanted you to discuss more tracks.
How does this video only have 1300 views. You take my mind and make sense of it. I love your videos.
i always thought the music was kind of like a whole different story compared to what happend to the movie, which made it even more interesting IMO
What an underrated video.
What truly made me appreciate this video analysis is that you completely recaptured the experience of having the music clash with the visual narrative, making me cry till I fall asleep. Great video.
I love how you explained everything!! Excited for more movie analysis of yours :)
Kat Solomon glad you enjoyed the video! Can't wait to get more out there ^^!
Nerdy Shenanigans the production of this video is really great i'll be honest. I hope your account becomes big! Did you study film or something? :)
Kat Solomon thank you. Means a lot! I did in fact studied film!
Nerdy Shenanigans that's so cool! I hope you can make more sound theory analysis for koe no katachi since you analyze them really well! Hope to learn a lot more from your videos ~
It incredible how only sound can display emotion and thought running through a character mind through the entire time that character develops and progressed over time.
I recently watched this film and I really like how deep you go into the music and the film in total. I hope you will start to make some more videos, but i of cousre don't know what you are going through so take your time. But i realy hope you will make some more content, Thank you for this great video.
Thank you for this superb Analysis. Ushio perfectly caught the movie's core theme (communication and perspectives) and produced a truly special soundtrack.
The way music, soundeffekts, animations, scene-composition, colors, gestures, facial expressions and so many other ways of communication subtly convey emotions and meaning i this movie is simply incredible - everything works hand in hand, every scene has so much to offer, as long as you're willing to listen, to look, to empathize - the movie respects us as the viewers and listeners just as much as it respects it's own cast of characters.
I genuinely adore this movie, the manga, and everybody involved in blessing us with those incredible works of art.
Right after watching this movie I purchased the soundtrack. I frequently listen to it as I bike to uni in the mornings.
There is nothing quite like being outside on a crisp, sunny, autumn morning, listening to these beautiful songs as you head to start your day. It is a strangely thought provoking experience. I highly recommend listening.
Wow good one. I can see why now that music is important in mediums, be it anime, video games as well as TV shows and Movies. I am no musician but I do see why music is an important piece of a puzzle when making a film or TV series as I am planning but I haven't decided yet, to major in filmmaking, including directing & writing.
Thomas Fernandez best of luck! Hope you found the right choice for you!
3:25 That scene was beautiful and made me tear when I first saw it, the way the music went along with the visuals was perfect. I wasnt really sure what made it so great and I am happy you explained it! This video you made is powerful stuff and you explained it really well. What did you use to edit this?
Damn. The story and the cinematography are already brilliant and meaningful. Turns out the music is too. Love this movie
1 of The Best Films I've Ever Seen In My Life Hands Down🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Yamada and Ushio also collaborated on “Liz and the Blue Bird”, and a lot of what you cover in this video is echoed in that film as well.
Great video, super good quality. You can tell that you put s lot of work in to this and you have that spark that small channels have, before they become those sterile million subscriber channels
Man, This was absolutely amazing! Great!!
Your editing is so wonderful and you do such a wonderful job of explaining how important the music is to the overall tone and meaning of the movie. Awesome job! I look forward to your future videos :)
How does this guy only have 1.2k subs? Amazing videos, keep up the good work.
Brilliant analysis! Just one thing: Shouko isn’t the focus of the story, Shoya is! That’s what makes the movie so unique; instead of showing things from the perspective of an MC who’s being bullied, they show things from the perspective of the bully who’s traumatized by his own actions as a kid.
The music in Koe no Katachi gave it a whole other dimension. It's new and fresh from all the other animations I have seen. It stuck in me, much like VN OST because of the focus in the music. Minimalism in music is something I had never seen before this as well.
thank you for this video. the analysis was excellent and made me appreciate the film even more
Beautiful editing, and I appreciate all of the musical insights and attention to detail.
Wow excellent video. Fantastic editing and script, really one of the best videos Ive seen in a long time
Glad to see Kensuke Ushio getting credit for his work on this soundtrack. He also did a fantastic job in Ping Pong the Animation.
Thank you so much for making this. The research that went into this really shines through.
This analysis is... Beautiful.
I always wonder why Koe no Katachi is so beautiful, well except because of the animation. I don't even think of the music! I never notice it, like there is no um... like a Koe no Katachi memorable(Idk much better words) music. Now I know how much the piano made this movie more beautiful. Those small piano sounds made everything better.
Really well made video. Good job, man
YZY thanks for checking it out!
Excellent analysis! I couldn't explain how this movie differs from others after watching the movie and I found the answer here!
i really want to give Shoko VA an OSCAR AWARD for the feels of symphathy and strength!!!!!!
Really really good video, keep up the good work man. I can't believe you don't have more recognition, your videos are really well made!
Your video is unreal .. TOP Quality content .. Thanks for your efforts making it .
This video is video/channel is so underrated, hope you start uploading again.
Hope you keep making good analysis and content like this. Keep up the good work bro :)
Justin Ascano thank you so much for checking out the video! This one has taken me quite a while to complete. ^^
Nerdy Shenanigans thank you for putting extra effort on this one. Keep making these great vids :)
Love how you analyzed the music of this movie! Gained my subscription!
Just like Anohana, 5 centimeters per second, Clannad, Shigatsu wa kimi no uso, etc. It's amazing!
Dude i late to find this gem ..but thanks for the briliant explanation detail....im impressed
My gosh this made me cry. Thank you so much
Amazing analysis, really gives me a new perspective for this movie and its soundtrack, which I already loved. Keep up the good work!
every time i hear a melody from a really sad anime i keep remembering that anime and makes me emotional fuck.
Your pronounciation of Japanese names is so good.
Great analysis, thank you. I haven't anything as much as Koe no Katachi in quite awhile.
I've watched this at least five times today.
Just found this channel and I love your work!
I binged through all of your videos. Keep up the good work!
I love the movie i can feel what they feel and i love the way you explain every mysic that is in the movie...
1 'anime' movie...
Countless meanings...
This is how a story should be like. Really, a masterpiece.
(and sorry for being soo late)
my god you are the Nerdwriter of anime
I love you dude! tnx for the wonderful video.
Good vid dude. Excellent insight excellent source material
the very second i noticed lit fading in at the end
i instantly got a wave of chills thru my whole body
the fact that the boss baby won best picture when this movie didn't even get nominated... *sigh*...
...can we all just agree that the oscars are basically criminals at this point
an masterpiece inspire to me
Great video! I really enjoyed the editing and effort put into it. Really an extraordinary job on the part of the music and incredible for its own attention to details within the melodies. Keep it up :)
the only anime that made me cry fr
The music explanation is probably much more evident in Clannad.
This was such a good explanation!❤
praising koe no katachi is probably the quickest way to earn a sub from me haha, good job man, Ill look forward to your future content.
DID I JUST CRIED WATCHING THIS DOCUMENTATION?
No I dOntT....
I loved knk for this also the way you took this I agree with and the way he composes the music is different also its like our movements and our music togeother like the things around us
This is legendary
Great video. I really loved the music direction for the film. Lots of risks taken, but it really complimented the films direction.
The soundtrack was distant throughout but...lit(var) damn that plays by its own rules
Fantastic stuff man, just found your channel couple of days ago. Excited for what you have to offer! :)
Kevin Nyaa hey there! Thanks for following the channel! I've learned so damn much from your videos! I look forward to seeing more! ^^
If you have Discord, I'd love to chat some time!
Who is cutting onions here?!
Amazing analysis, thank you
Top notch quality video
Subscribed because I am so impressed by this video!
I pity that I don't have the patience (for video essays) anymore but am how they still go on w/out me.
I you are searching for more paino music where you can hear like every sound beside the Piano (the clicking sound of the keys or the chair even) recommend Artists like Olafur Arnalds or Joep Beving.
Thank you very-very much for this video! This video moved me to tears (here 6:16).
Amazing
Pray for those that suffered during the Kyoto animation fire.......😔😔😔😔😔😔
Instant SUB.
Koe no Katachi the song "lit" is the ending scene