The anthem of the heart

As a child, Jun Naruse was the most ordinary girl, but one day she saw her father leaving the hotel with a woman and told her mother about it. As a result - a divorce and the father blames her for this. The magic egg that appeared to her offers to seal her voice so that she could no longer harm others in her own words. Now, when she tries to say something, she begins to feel pain and she doesn’t have a chance to say a word.

In high school, she discovers that the “curse” of an egg does not stop her from singing, and together with her classmates they are preparing a musical . In preparation for the performance, she is helped by an excellent pupil Natsuki Nito and two guys - Takumi Sakagami and Daiki Tasaki. Natsuki and Takumi have been in love with each other since high school, but because of omissions and a lack of willingness to express their feelings, they get confused in them and cannot confess to each other their feelings. Jun, too, falls in love with Takumi, but when he finds out that he does not love her, he escapes on the day the musical is staged.

Clarifying his relationship with Takumi, Jun breaks down and starts yelling at him, finally talking and not feeling pain at the same time. In the end, Jun realizes that the pain she felt was not caused by a “curse,” but by her own fear.

• Jun Naruse ( 成 瀬 順 Naruse Jun ) is the main character in history, a high school student. One day, Jun saw her father leaving the “castle” (in reality a hotel) with a “princess” (mistress) and told her mother about it. Considering herself guilty, with the assistance of the spirit-egg that appeared to her, Jun decides to seal his voice. Since then, any attempt to speak makes the girl experience severe pain in her abdomen, and the only ways she can communicate are through mobile messages. She sings well and, oddly enough, singing does not hurt her.

Seiyu : Inori Minase

• Takumi Sakagami ( 坂 上 拓 実 Sakagami Takumi ) is a classmate of Jun, a quiet guy. He does everything possible so as not to stand out and live life without any difficulties. Almost does not say what he has in mind, and also does not interact too much with classmates, except for his few friends. He has a passion for music, and from a very young age he plays the piano and appreciates the great masters of musical art. At first he played under the influence of his father, a music lover, and despite the desire to leave his past behind, his love of music still remains. Advised Jun to express his feelings in the song, believing that in this way the curse of the Eggs can be passed

Seiyu : Koki Utiyama

• Natsuki Nito ( 仁 藤 菜 月 Nito: Natsuki ) is a classmate of Jun, an excellent student and a member of the Support Club. At first glance, she lives an ideal life: she has good grades, a pleasant appearance and many friends. But she, like all people, has something that she prefers to keep quiet about. Suffering from love, she lacks the courage to express what she really feels. The mistakes of the past still haunt the girl.

Seiyu : Sora Amamiya

• Dykes Tasaki ( Jap. 田 崎 大樹 Tasaki Dykes ) is a classmate of Jun. He used to be the best player in a baseball team, but after injuring his right arm he can no longer play. In the school musical plays the role of an egg.

Seiyu : Yoshimasa Hosoya

• Izumi Naruse ( 成 瀬 泉 Naruse Izumi ) is the mother of Jun.

Seiyu : Yo Yoshida

• Kazuki Yoshima ( 城 嶋 一 基 Yo: Shima Kazuki ) is a class teacher in Jun. Organizes a charity council.

Seiyu : Keiji Fujiwara

• Spirit-egg is a certain entity that appeared to be broken by the divorce of parents, Jun. Seals Jun's voice so that she can no longer hurt someone in her own words. In reality, it is a figment of the imagination of a girl. Due to severe stress, Jun herself "subconsciously" sealed "her ability to speak.

Starting topic : “ Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru " ( Japanese. 今 話 話 し た い 誰 か が い ма Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ha Iru ) .

• Words: Yasushi Akimoto .
• Arrangement: Akira Sunset, APAZZI
• Vocals: Nogizaka46 ^[1] .

Insert song : "Harmonia."

• Words: Kotringo .
• Composition and Arrangement: Mito ( Clammbon ).
• Vocals: Kotringo.

Other sounding songs :

" Over the Rainbow "

• Words: E.J. Harburg .
• Composition: Harold Arlen .
• Arrangement: Mito ( Clammbon ).
• Vocals: Natsumi Kiyora .

“ Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, op. 13, part 2 "

“ Swanee "

Words: Irving Caesar .

Composition: George Gershwin .

" Summertime "

Words: Dubos Hayward .

Composition: George Gershwin.

“Isezakicho Blues” ( Japanese 伊 勢 佐 木 町 ブ ル ー ス Isedzakito: Storm: sou ) .

• Words: Kohan Kawauti .
• Composition: Yoichi Suzuki.
• Performed by: Sasara Sato.

“Eikan wa Kimi ni Kagayaku” ( 栄 冠 は 君 に 輝 く Eikan wa Kimi ni Kagayaki ) .

• Words: Daisuke Kaga.
• Composition: Yuji Koseki .

"Aoi Shiori" ( Japanese 青 い 栞 Aoi Shiori ) .

• Composition: Yuki Ozaki ( Galileo Galilei ).

" What Child Is This? "

The film was created by the same authors who previously worked on the anime series and the film AnoHana : director Tatsuyuki Nagai, character designer Masayoshi Tanaka, screenwriter Marie Okada ^[2] . Animation Studio A-1 Pictures Inc. . The film was released in Japanese cinemas on September 19, 2015 ^{[3] [4]} , an Aniplex distributor . On March 30, 2016, the film was released on Blu-ray and in North America. The distributor in America was Aniplex of America .

At the box office, the film raised 8.5 million dollars ^[5] .

Anime Creamer Nick Creamer rated B +. In his review, he praised the film for its well-written characters, soundness, and musical background, despite the typical dramatic cliches in the finale. In conclusion, Krimer recommended the movie for viewing, said: “Kokosake is an affectionate and sweet film that elegantly tells one small story.” ^[6]

The adaptation of the anime with live actors was announced in March 2017. ^{[7] The} director of the film is Naoto Kumazawa. Starring: Kyoko Yoshine , Kento Nakajima , Anna Ishii and Itiro Kan . Filming began in March 2017 in Chichibu . The film was released on July 22, 2017.

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