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EDIT: part two for the soul here
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Figured skids are enby, so here's a bunch of moffs
Little doodle for you guys.
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Most of the people I talk to who say “I didn’t like A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi” state that they didn’t like it because “The main character is a bully and gets redeemed.”
And I think I know WHY they say that and also why I think that thought process is fundamentally flawed… so I have a few minutes, let’s get into it.
Most media, especially lately, has this redemption arc of… not actually having one. It’s usually a “sacrifice play” that a character makes to redeem themselves before they die, or a very quick “forgive and forget” scenario, or something very much “not built up, and often never referenced again in any meaningful way.”
But A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi is literally all build up, no use of the “sacrifice play” moment, and the purpose of the film is redemption through hard work to be a better person.
The other part of the problem, from my perspective on those who don’t like the series, seems to come from the fact that certain readers refuse to see the abuse and bullying that the bully is put through as well. Almost to the point of saying “well that’s what you get for doing that” - and … yeah I get it, it’s a lesson to be learned but… if the person who was the bully, is also bullied, then makes an effort to be better and then is bullied and cut off from everyone MORE because of their actions to better themselves… is that really a deserved perspective to have as a reader/watcher?
Do we, as actual people and those absorbing this content, want people to suffer that much even AFTER they have properly shown they are growing, changing, being better, working harder, and making that effort on their own even with the constant bullying they receive never going away?
Simple answer to that is NO.
Which is why A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi handles things so well, the main character finds new people who don’t know him or his past, and - through the forgiveness he receives from the person he hurt - begins to try to branch out and become a person again after being forced to lock himself away… both by others and as a self imposed punishment.
So here’s WHY I think A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi is so great about what it does or attempts to do…
The people AROUND the main character are, at their own speed, forgiving and opening up to the main character.
But the main character is still struggling to forgive himself.
The story isn’t about other people forgiving him, he already did most of the work to be a better person by the time we - in the present - meet him. But he’s still lost, disconnected, and not understanding where he is going wrong on making things better… so much so that he almost gives up on everything.
And in that exact thought is where we find the purpose of A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi’s story overall.
Each player in this story feels like they have done a wrong, one way or another, and it’s the journey to find their own peace, their own acceptance of self, working for the forgiveness they want, and then ultimately forgiving themselves for what they have done.
And again, that’s where I think people’s view on this series is off… it’s not about the redemption arc, most of the cast (especially the main charcters) have already gone through those redemption moments in their past - and we are shown them - but they continue to carry that weight and fundamental disconnection from life and happiness at all because they feel they need to keep hurting themselves in one way or another because they don’t feel they deserve that forgiveness yet.
But they do.
And it’s shown they do.
And when they finally get to the moment of realization that they do… their world opens up to them again.
The best example of this growth is when the main character STARTS to feel better, but then has a triggering interaction, and experiences a huge flair of rejection sensitive dysphoria that causes him to painfully relapse.
Anyway… I adore A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi because it shows just how difficult overcoming these things can be, even if the world has moved on, sometimes you just can’t deal with it… and yet other times you can find the help you need in the most unusual of places.
Want to know everything that's ever happened in Project Sekai but don't have time to read all those stories? Guess what! For the low, low price of "it seems fun", I'll be summarizing every single event!
I'll be using official or trusted fan translations whenever possible. If none exist, I'll then rely on Google Translate as a last resort.
Please be patient with me as I build this blog! This is a passion project at heart, so other priorities can and will come first. However, if there's an event you'd really love a summary of, feel free to request it and I'll put it first on the priority list! Otherwise, events will be summarized chronologically. (I'll also do occasional card stories!)
If you have a question about any of the stories as well, feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer! (Or come and say hi :3)
Masterpost below the cut. All summaries will be tagged by unit, character appearances, and special type, if applicable.
Main Story
Stella After the Rain (Saki1)
Don't Let Doubts Hold You Back (Honami1)
Twilight Parade (Shiho mixed)
Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms (Ichika mixed)
Resonating with You (Shiho1) (ARC1 ENDER)
Unnamed Harmony (Saki2)
Knock the Future!! (Ichika1)
Putting feelings into words (Honami2)
That day, the Sky was Far Away (Shiho2)
Live with Memories (Ichika2)
No Seek No Find (Saki3)
Don't lose faith! (Shiho3)
Echo My Melody (Ichika3)
Little Bravers! (Honami3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
get over it. (Saki4)
Connected by our Stellar Song (Ichika4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Stick to your faith (Shiho4)
The Courage to Lead, the Kindness in my Heart (Honami4)
Main Story
Time to Re:Start! (Airi1)
Color of Myself! (Shizuku1)
Hear Me! HOPEFUL SHOW! (Minori1)
You deserve it! Break Time! (Haruka1)
Happy Lovely Everyday! (Airi1)
MORE MORE Making Christmas (Minori2) (ARC1 ENDER)
Cast a Spell on You! (Shizuku2)
Tied By Painful Hope (Haruka2)
Chasing The Sparkle Beyond the Blue Sky (Airi3)
Dear Me, From Back Them (Minori3)
Beyond The Dream of That Day (Haruka3)
At The End of The Unraveled Thread (Shizuku3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Re-Tie Freindship (Airi4)
Step by Step! (Minori4) (ARC2 ENDER)
The Warmth that Guides Us (Shizuku4)
The Scars Left Behind, With Time (Minori5)
Main Story
Singing in Sync (An1)
NOCTURNE Interlude (Toya1)
STRAY BAD DOG (Akito1)
Awakening Beat (Kohane1)
Bout for Beside You (An2)
Same Dreams, Same Colors (Toya2)
Legend Still Vivid (Kohane2)
POWER OF UNITY (Akito2)
The Vivid Old Tale (An3)
Walk on and on (Toya3)
Find A Way Out (Akito3)
Kick it Up a Notch (Kohane3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Light Up the Fire (An4)
On Your Feet (Kohane4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Burn My Soul (Akito4)
BREAK DOWN THE WALL (WORLD LINK)
Main Story
It's On! Wonder Halloween! (Rui1)
On This Holy Night, I Sing (Nene1)
Smile of a Dreamer (Emu1)
Wonder Magical Showtime! (Tsukasa1) (ARC1 ENDER)
Mesmerized by Mermaids (Nene2)
Revival my Dream (Rui2) (Skipped in EN)
Pop! In My Heart! (Emu2)
On this Stage of Dazzling Light (Tsukasa2)
Desperate Times?! Island Panic! (Nene3)
A Sorrowful Farewell at the Curtain Call (Rui3)
Happy New Year! Lion Dance Robot's New Year's Show! (Tsukasa mixed)
To The Gleaming Stars Halfway Through a Dream (Emu3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Towards the Phoenix in the Distant Sky (Tsukasa3)
The Canary Sings in a Quagmire (Nene4)
Our Happy Ending (Emu4) (ARC2 ENDER)
A Story where You are the Star (Tsukasa4)
Backlight Lens Flare (Rui4)
Main Story
Imprisoned Marionette (Mafuyu1)
Insatiable Pale Color (Ena1)
Secret Distance (Mizuki1)
What's on your mind? Exciting Picnic! (Ena mixed)
Carnation Recollection (Kanade1)
Mirage of Light (Mafuyu2)
My Footsteps, Your Destination (Mizuki2)
Someday, From the Depths of Despair (Kanade2)
On This Blank Canvas, I Paint (Ena2)
What Lies Beyond Guiding a Lost Child (Mafuyu3)
And Now, This Ribbon is Tied (Mizuki3)
At This Festival Bathed in Twilight (Mafuyu mixed)
Hope Will Someday Go Beyond the Morning (Ena3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Immiscible Discord (Kanade3)
Our Escape for Survival (Mizuki4)
Saying Goodbye to my Persona (Mafuyu4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Searching for a Reflection Underneath the Water (WORLD LINK)
The Tone Played on That Day (Kanade4)
Run! Sports Festival! Committee Rush (Emu, Miyajou)
Kamiyama High Festival! (Mizuki, Kamikou)
SEKAI Happy New Year! (Miku, all) (New Years)
Twilight Parade (Shiho, L/n and Wxs)
Doll Festival at the Tenma's (Saki, L/n, WxS, Toya)
Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms (Ichika, all units) (0.5 anni)
What's on your mind? Exciting Picnic! (Ena, n25, MMJ, WxS)
An Ode for the Pure of Heart (Toya, L/n, VBS, WxS) (Wedding)
The Sounds of a Summer Festival! (Akito, MMJ, VBS, n25)
The BEST Summer Ever! (Honami, Miyajou)
The Moon Rabbit & Us (Shizuku, L/n, MMJ, n25)
Scramble Fan Festa! (Minori, all) (1 anni)
Time to hang out (Kohane, MMJ, VBS)
The Warmth of Intersecting Melodies (Mafuyu, L/n, n25)
The Tomorrow We Hope For (Haruka, all) (New Years)
Secret Operation Valentine's Day (Airi, L/n, MMJ, WxS) (Valentine's)
A Gentleman Theif's Thrilling White Day ?! (Tsukasa, all units) (White Day)
Connected through SEKAI's Cherry Blossoms (Miku, all) (1.5 anni)
The Climax! Kamiyama Cheer Squad! (Rui, Kamikou)
Wishing to the Blue Sky for Your Happiness! (An, MMJ, VBS) (Wedding)
Let's Enjoy Together! Spojoy Park (Kanade, L/n, MMJ, VBS, n25)
CLOSE GAME OFFLINE (Nene, VBS, WXS)
Paint What I Love, Rainbow Canvas! (Ena, L/n, WxS, n25)
At This Festival Bathed in Twilight (Mafuyu, all) (2 anni)
Screaming?! Welcome to the Forest of Wolves! (Kohane, all units)
Raise Your Bow in a Snow-White World (Shizuki, Miyajou)
Happy New Year! Lion Dance Robot's New Years's Show! (Tsukasa, all) (New Years)
Memories that Come with the Scent of Candles (Ichika, L/n, WxS, n25) (Valentine's)
Never Give Up Cooking! (Toya, L/n, VBS, WxS) (White Day) (LATEST EN EVENT)
In the Corner of a Resonant Town (Shiho, all units) (2.5 anni)
One-Day Trip Before Setting Sail (Haruka, Miyajou)
Standing Next to the Kind and Gentle You (Honami, L/n, WxS, n25) (Wedding)
A Once in a Lifetime Pandemonium?! (Rui, 3rd years)
Slapstick Cafe REC (Airi, L/n, MMJ, n25)
Let your song resonate through SEKAI! (Miku, all units)
Weaving Precious Memories with You (Saki, Miyajou)
Let's Study Hard! (An, Kamikou)
Hello Good Day! (Ichika, all) (3 anni)
The Best Picture Wrap! (Nene, VBS, WxS)
Over Here! Over There! The Zookeeper Experience! (Minori, Miyajou)
Next to the Unchaning Warmth (Mizuki, all units) (New Years)
Take the Best Shot! (Kohane, MMJ, VBS, n25) (Valentine's)
Relax Teatime (Kanade, L/n, MMJ, n25) (White Day)
The introductory “Hate” monologue from I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, with AM voiced by the TikTok TTS
Hello TMA fandom
Jealous Martin scene made me so giggly I had to draw it out ajdjjd😔💞💞
Oh shit I just realized I can post the "Gaussian Blur Wizard That Gaussian Blurs You" here
Happy Pride month! 💚🤍🖤
Today’s aromantic flag is brought to you by The Hex Project! 🌟
i reblog things to save them for later…too nervous to post anything:/ pretend i’m not here
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