The Anthem of the Heart (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Anthem of the Heart is a 2017 drama directed by Naoto Kumazawa, starring Nene Otsuka as Izumi Naruse, Kyoko Yoshine and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $626,730 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Naoto Kumazawa
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Aniplex
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Anthem of the Heart About?
The premise of The Anthem of the Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl named Jun has been silenced, her words withheld to prevent causing harm. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is nominated for a position on the community outreach council and simultaneously chosen to play the lead role in a musical production. Navigating these new challenges, Jun must confront her past and learn the power of her voice.
The Anthem of the Heart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- live action remake of anime
- teenage girl
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- festival
- egg
- castle
- cheating
- moving
- separation
- moving truck
- priest
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- bell
- classroom
- blackboard
- pencil
- notepad
- gymnasium
- cheerleader
- ex girlfriend ex boyfriend relationship
- physical pain
- assignment
- community
- outreach
- university entrance
- baseball
- softball
- school club
- guitar
- music club
- accordion
- rooftop
- running away
- bicycle
- grandfather grandson relationship
- grandmother grandson relationship
- family dinner
- locker
- following someone
- bridge
- pedestrian bridge
- flip phone
- bus
- public transportation
- song
- singing
- piano
- memory
- folding laundry
- laundry
The Anthem of the Heart Cast & Characters
Nene Otsuka leads the cast as Izumi Naruse, with Kyoko Yoshine as Jun Naruse and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Kazuki Joshima. Directed by Naoto Kumazawa; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Naoto Kumazawa
- Nene Otsuka as Izumi Naruse
- Kyoko Yoshine as Jun Naruse
- Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Kazuki Joshima
- Kento Nakajima as Takumi Sakagami
Also Starring in The Anthem of the Heart
· 19 more- Anna Ishii Natsuki Nito
- Kanichiro Sato Daiki Tasaki
- Minori Hagiwara Yoko Uno
- Kokoro Morita Minako Mikami
- Miho Kanazawa Asuka Eda
- Kohei Fukuyama Kazuharu Yamaji
- Kenshiro Iwai Ryo Shimizu
- Shusaku Kamikawa Motoki Aizawa
- Shiori Yoshida Chiho Tochikura
- Ryôsuke Kawamura Toshinori Iwaki
- Daichi Kodaira Goro Saito
- Haruna Muranaka Kaori Takamura
- Jun Nishiyama Itsuki Mishima
- Yuu Nagahara Hana Odagiri
- Jukiya Kageyama Riku Tanaka
- Mariko Kobayashi Narumi Kabe
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- Tsunaki Fukushima Ryuji Fukushima
- Risa Kondou Yoshiko Kitamura
- Kenta Miyasaka Shinjiro Aketagawa
More from Naoto Kumazawa
More films directed by Naoto Kumazawa: Neighbor X, Photograph of Memories, Yurigokoro and Jinx!!!.
The Anthem of the Heart Plot Summary
What happens in The Anthem of the Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a young girl, Jun Naruse, Kyoko Yoshine was very excitable and talkative. She loved fairy tales and was always excited about the castle on the hilltop, which in reality was a love hotel. One day, she saw her father leaving the love hotel. Not realizing the significance, she exposes his infidelity. Her father blames her for the family conflict that follows. While she is crying, she imagines a fairy egg that curses her by sealing her words, so she won’t hurt people again. As a result of her “curse,” Jun is not able to speak and suffers stomachaches whenever she tries to speak.
Full summary
The whole story of The Anthem of the Heart, scene by scene
The Anthem of the Heart Box Office
The Anthem of the Heart grossed $626,730 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$626.7K
- International
- $626.7K
How Well Do You Know The Anthem of the Heart?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What condition prevents Jun Naruse from speaking in the film?
The Anthem of the Heart Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda.” and “Kokosake or Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterun Da.”.
- Also known as
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- Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda.
- Kokosake or Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterun Da.
- 好想大聲說出心底的話
- 마음이 외치고 싶어해
- 心灵想要大声呼喊。
- Серцю хочеться кричати
- Сердце хочет кричать
- Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda
- 好想大聲説出心底的話
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The Anthem of the Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Anthem of the Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Anthem of the Heart?
The Anthem of the Heart runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Anthem of the Heart released?
The Anthem of the Heart was released on July 22, 2017.
Who directed The Anthem of the Heart?
The Anthem of the Heart was directed by Naoto Kumazawa.
More films by Naoto Kumazawa Who is in the cast of The Anthem of the Heart?
The Anthem of the Heart stars Nene Otsuka as Izumi Naruse, Kyoko Yoshine as Jun Naruse and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Kazuki Joshima, among 23 credited actors.
How much did The Anthem of the Heart make at the box office?
The Anthem of the Heart grossed $626,730 worldwide.
Does The Anthem of the Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. The Anthem of the Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Anthem of the Heart in?
The original language of The Anthem of the Heart is Japanese.
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