Anonymous Noise

2017 1h 56m JA

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 27

RomanceComedyDramaMusic

Synopsis

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Every day, a young girl wearing a mask stands by the beach and sings a nostalgic melody. After experiencing two sudden heart-wrenching partings when she was only a child, Nino Arisugawa has been singing her songs to the ocean, bound by a promise made with her two childhood friends—her first love, Momo Sakaki, and a boy who composed music, Kanade "Yuzu" Yuzuriha. Having never met each other, the boys both individually promised that if Nino was ever separated from them, her voice would be the beacon to reunite them once again.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ayami Nakajo
Nino Arisugawa
Jun Shison
Kanade Yuzuriha
Yuta Koseki
Momo Sakaki
Erina Mano
Mio Suguri
Hayato Isomura
Ayumi Kurose
Yosuke Sugino
Yoshito Haruno

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Koichiro Miki
Writers: Koichiro Miki, Rie Yokota, Ryoko Fukuyama
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Koichiro Miki, shot by Yoko Itakura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Ayami Nakajo and Jun Shison and Yuta Koseki carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6131672 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Koichiro Miki directs. Yoko Itakura behind the camera. Shinichi Fushima cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Koichiro Miki, shot by Yoko Itakura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Shinichi Fushima shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ayami Nakajo and Jun Shison and Yuta Koseki carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6131672 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Yoko Itakura
Editing: Shinichi Fushima
Production design: Wataru Hirai
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Anonymous Noise (2017)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-16
★ 8/10
Adapted from the manga Fukumenkei Noise, this live-action film presents a heartfelt story of music, memories, and emotional growth, supported by a strong narrative foundation and consistent pacing. While the performances are decent and the music mostly fitting, some emotional expressions and the climactic song selection fall slightly short. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful reflection on letting go of the past and embracing change — a message delivered through the power of sound and stage. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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