The Anthem of the Heart

The Anthem of the Heart
2017
★★★★☆ 7.6/10
⏱️ 119 min
📅 Released
🌐 JA
Drama
Jun is a girl whose words have been sealed away so that she cannot hurt anyone with them. But, one day, she is nominated to become an executive member of the "community outreach council." On top of that, Jun is also appointed to play the main lead in their musical...

Cast

Kento Nakajima
Kento Nakajima
Takumi Sakagami
Kyoko Yoshine
Kyoko Yoshine
Jun Naruse
Anna Ishii
Anna Ishii
Natsuki Nito
Kanichiro Sato
Kanichiro Sato
Daiki Tasaki
Nene Otsuka
Nene Otsuka
Izumi Naruse
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Kazuki Joshima

User Reviews

Alunauwie
★ 10/10
September 17, 2025
The Anthem of the Heart presents a touching story about emotional trauma and the lasting impact of words, centered around Jun, a once-cheerful girl silenced by childhood guilt. Strong performances and a heartfelt narrative make this live-action adaptation both relatable and emotionally resonant. It reminds us to be mindful with our words, as they carry the power to heal—or to harm—for a lifetime. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Crew

Director
Naoto Kumazawa
Writer
Yukiko Manabe
Producer
Kazutaka Ohara, Shun Hidaka, Hiroyuki Shimizu

Production

Aniplex, Cine Bazar, Fuji Television Network, dentsu, J Storm

Keywords

high schooljapanmusicalteen movieself expressionbased on animejapanese high schoolpast trauma