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Animation · Drama · Family · 1h 51m · 1995

Whisper of the Heart

★ 7.9 / 10 · 2,399 votes JA
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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."

Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo Starring Yoko Honna, Issey Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi, Minami Takayama
AnimationDramaFamily
First releaseJul 15, 1995
Score7.9 / 10
Length1h 51m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Whisper of the Heart opened first in Japan on July 15, 1995. The rollout continued across 21 countries, finishing in France on November 4, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on December 13, 1995. A digital release followed on January 22, 2000.

Release dates by country

JapanJul 15, 1995
United StatesDec 13, 1995
United KingdomNov 22, 1996
Hong KongFeb 6, 1997
AustraliaJun 12, 1997
TaiwanNov 21, 2002
South KoreaNov 22, 2007
GermanyNov 26, 2007
RussiaJan 22, 2009
FinlandMar 27, 2009
SwitzerlandAug 1, 2009
DenmarkJun 20, 2013
NetherlandsJun 20, 2013
SpainNov 3, 2015
IndonesiaNov 25, 2017
CanadaJul 1, 2019
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NorwayMar 11, 2023
Czech RepublicApr 4, 2024
VietnamJan 10, 2025
BrazilSep 18, 2025
FranceNov 4, 2026

Release date history

Oct 6, 2026France release moved from Sep 17, 1997 to Nov 4, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Whisper of the Heart come out?

Whisper of the Heart was released on July 15, 1995.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in United States?

Whisper of the Heart was released in United States on December 13, 1995.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in United Kingdom?

Whisper of the Heart was released in United Kingdom on November 22, 1996.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in Germany?

Whisper of the Heart was released in Germany on November 26, 2007.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in Australia?

Whisper of the Heart was released in Australia on June 12, 1997.

When will Whisper of the Heart be available on streaming or digital?

Whisper of the Heart became available on digital platforms on January 22, 2000.

Who directed Whisper of the Heart?

Whisper of the Heart was directed by Yoshifumi Kondo.

How long is Whisper of the Heart?

Whisper of the Heart has a runtime of 1h 51m.