The Anthem of the Heart

2017 1h 59m JA

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 19

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Synopsis

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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...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kento Nakajima
Takumi Sakagami
Kyoko Yoshine
Jun Naruse
Anna Ishii
Natsuki Nito
Kanichiro
Daiki Tasaki
Nene Otsuka
Izumi Naruse
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Kazuki Joshima
Jun Nishiyama
Itsuki Mishima
Kohei Fukuyama
Kazuharu Yamaji

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Naoto Kumazawa
Writers: Yukiko Manabe
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Naoto Kumazawa, shot by Atsuhiro Nabeshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Junnosuke Hogaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kento Nakajima and Kyoko Yoshine and Anna Ishii carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6738046 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Naoto Kumazawa directs. Atsuhiro Nabeshima behind the camera. Junnosuke Hogaki cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Naoto Kumazawa, shot by Atsuhiro Nabeshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Junnosuke Hogaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Kento Nakajima and Kyoko Yoshine and Anna Ishii carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6738046 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "high school", "japan", "musical", "teen movie".

The technical file

Cinematography: Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Editing: Junnosuke Hogaki
Production design: Yasuyo Takahashi
Costume design: Masae Miyamoto
Makeup / hair: Akane Mochimaru
Runtime: 119 min · 1h 59m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: The Anthem of the Heart (2017)

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Community reviews

What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 10/10
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)

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