8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Overview
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on universal themes of self-discovery, personal ambition, and the creative process is largely apolitical, making it difficult to align with any specific left or right-leaning ideology.
The movie, a Japanese animated film, features characters and voice actors from its cultural context, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on personal growth and relationships, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Whisper of the Heart does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's aspirations and her developing heterosexual romance, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Whisper of the Heart' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young girl's personal growth, her passion for writing, and her relationship with an aspiring artist. Therefore, there is no portrayal of transgender identity to evaluate within the film's plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Whisper of the Heart is an adaptation of a manga. The film's characters, including protagonists Shizuku and Seiji, maintain the same genders as established in the original source material. No canonical characters were portrayed with a different gender.
Whisper of the Heart (1995) is the original Japanese animated film based on a Japanese manga. Its characters are depicted as Japanese, consistent with the source material and setting. There is no prior canon from which characters' races could have been swapped within this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.5
7.5
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