The Anthem of the Heart

About The Anthem of the Heart

Here is what The Anthem of the Heart (心が叫びたがってるんだ。) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, music and psychological anime by A-1 Pictures (2015). The premise: Jun is a girl whose words have been sealed away. She was once a very happy girl, but because of a certain thing she said when she was very young, her family was torn apart.

From there, one day, the egg fairy appeared in front of her and sealed away her ability to talk in order to stop her from hurting anybody else. Since this traumatic experience, Jun lives in the shadows away from the limelight. One day, she is nominated to become an executive member of the "community outreach council.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Jun Naruse (Inori Minase) and Takumi Sakagami (Kouki Uchiyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by A-1 Pictures, so the studio's house style defines how The Anthem of the Heart looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Inori Minase voicing Jun Naruse gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.