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A silent voice complete collector's edition 1 / Yoshitoki Oima ; translation: Steve LeCroy.

Ōima, Yoshitoki, (author,, illustrator.). LeCroy, Steven, (translator.). Ōima, Yoshitoki. Contained in: Koe no katachi. English. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781646512492
ISBN: 1646512499
Physical Description: 743 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Edition: English edition.
Publisher: New York : Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:

Translation of: Koe no katachi.

Reads from right to left.

"Notice: This manga contains depictions of bullying, ableism, physical and emotional abuse of children, and suicidal thoughts"--Title page verso.

"A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original"--Colophon.

"Volume one of two"--Back cover.

"Rated: Teen 13+"--Back cover.

Includes the first half of "A Silent Voice" which tells the story of Shoya Ishida who, years ago, led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him. Contains the original 45-page short story in English, interviews with the creator, and a color gallery.

Language Note:

Translated from the Japanese.