The Anthem of the Heart

Jun Naruse is a girl who lost her ability to speak after a supernatural egg-shaped spirit sealed her voice. This occurred following a childhood incident where her words caused her family to break apart, and the spell was intended to prevent her from hurting others again. Living in isolation, Jun's situation changes when she is appointed to a student council and cast in the lead role of a high school musical. Along with three classmates, she explores friendship and music to find a way to express her inner feelings.

This 2015 Japanese animated drama was directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, following his 2013 work anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie. The film features a voice cast including Inori Minase, Koki Uchiyama, Sora Amamiya, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Taishi Murata, and Rie Takahashi, with a screenplay written by Mari Okada. Produced by companies such as A-1 Pictures and Aniplex, the movie has a runtime of 119 minutes.

The film earned 9 million USD at the worldwide box office. It is generally well-regarded by its audience, holding a rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB based on 440 votes.