Comments on: Studio Ghibli Countdown: ‘Whisper of the Heart’

By: Míriam

Míriam — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:27:00 +0000

Great article! This movie is trully a gem, so sweet. One thing I found interesting while watching it for the first time was how some scenes make you think some fantastical journey is about to begin (as they usually do in Ghibli movies) but then the movie stays so grounded and real. The journey happens inside Shizuku’s heart.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:19:00 +0000

I got intorduced to this film a year ago, then right after that screening I was in love with the story for how real it is. Shizuku came off as a relatable teenager who I fell can really touch any audience who face identity problems. Overall I really like this movie just a little confused by the ending.

By: Haley Gilbertson

Haley Gilbertson — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:50:00 +0000

I really love this Ghibli film!! Like you said, Shizuku is very relatable on so many levels of having goals and following through them, only wish I had her determination to want to know what I want out of like lol…
Really an amazing relatable overlooked Ghibli film I think, as well as it’s really amazing “spin off” 🙂

By: Jordan Briskin

Jordan Briskin — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:55:00 +0000

Except for Kiki, I can relate to Shizuku more than any other Studio Ghibli heroine, which is one reason why I consider this film to be one of my personal favorite entries in the studio’s library.

When I first watched this film, I was tickled pink by the fact that the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was incorporated into the plot, primarily because John Denver (who co-wrote the song with Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert) is my favorite singer of all time. In fact, WHISPER OF THE HEART has made it one of my favorite Denver tunes. I also rather enjoyed the altered version of the song that Shizuku performed with Seiji and Nishi. The new lyrics didn’t detract a bit from the spirit of the original. (Personally, I think John would have loved it.)