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Based on a Hiiragi Aoi teen girl comic discovered by Miyazaki Hayao during his summer vacation, Whisper of the Heart was the first Studio Ghibli theatrical feature film that isn't directed by studio co-founders Miyazaki or Takahata Isao. In a move to train a new generation of younger directors, Miyazaki's script was instead handed over to Kondo Yoshifumi, who unfortunately passed away in 1997 with Whisper as his only directorial effort. A low-key drama with a sweet youth romance at its core, Whisper of the Heart transcended a typical children's animated film with relatively more mature themes such as career ambitions and teenage life, making it appealing to viewers of all ages. The fantasy sequences in the film, based on the protagonist's novel and starring a cat named The Baron, even became so popular with audiences that Studio Ghibli later brought back the character with The Cat Returns.

One day, junior high school student Shizuku left a book that includes her composition for a graduation song in school. When she returns to retrieve the book, she finds that a boy has picked it up and read it. He automatically becomes her enemy when he makes fun of the lyrics as "corny". Later, Shizuku discovers that the boy is Amasawa Seiji, the mysterious person whom Shizuku noticed had checked out every single book in the library. The two later become friends and come to develop feelings for each other. However, when Seiji decides to go abroad to study for a career as a luthier, Shizuku begins to grow worried about her own future. As a result, Shizuku begins working on a book based on a cat at the local antique shop as the first step in beginning her own career.

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Product Title: Whisper of the Heart (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version) 夢幻街少女 (日本版 - 英文字幕) 梦幻街少女 (日本版 - 英文字幕) 耳をすませば Whisper of the Heart (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version)
Also known as: Mimi wo sumaseba Mimi wo sumaseba Mimi wo sumaseba Mimi wo sumaseba Mimi wo sumaseba
Artist Name(s): Miyazaki Hayao | Honna Yoko | Takashi Tachibana | Yamashita Yorie 宮崎駿 | 本名陽子 | Takashi Tachibana | 山下容莉枝 宫崎骏 | Honna Yoko | Takashi Tachibana | 山下容莉枝 宮﨑駿 | 本名陽子 | 立花隆 | 山下容莉枝 Miyazaki Hayao | Honna Yoko | Takashi Tachibana | Yorie Yamashita
Director: Yoshifumi Kondo Yoshifumi Kondo Yoshifumi Kondo 近藤喜文 Yoshifumi Kondo
Release Date: 2002-05-24
Publisher Product Code: VWDZ-8004
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English, Japanese
Place of Origin: Japan
Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
Disc Format(s): DVD
Region Code: 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Greenland and the Middle East (including Egypt) What is it?
Rating: TEEN
Other Information: DVD
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1001834154

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タイトル:耳をすませば
出演:本名陽子／立花隆／高橋一生／小林桂樹／室井滋／露口茂／小林桂樹
監督:宮崎駿(製作プロデューサー)／宮崎駿(脚本)／宮崎駿(絵コンテ)／近藤喜文(監督)／柊あおい(原作)／高坂希太郎(作画監督)／黒田聡(美術監督)／保田道世(キャラクター色彩設計)／野見祐二(音楽)／鈴木敏夫(プロデューサー)／スタジオジブリ(制作)

月島雫は、明るく読書好きな女の子。中学３年になって、周りは皆受験勉強で一生懸命なのに、いつも学校の図書館や市立図書館で本を読みふけっていた。雫はある日、図書館の貸し出しカードに「天沢聖司」という名前を発見する。雫が読む本には必ずといっていいほどその名前があった。やがて、雫はひとりの少年と出会う。中学を卒業したらイタリアへ渡って、ヴァイオリン職人の修行をしようと決意している少年。その少年こそが「天沢聖司」であった。雫は聖司に惹かれながらも、将来の進路や未来、そして自分の才能にもコンプレックスと焦りを感じていた。やがて、雫は聖司の生き方に強く心を動かされ、聖司の祖父・西老人が経営する不思議なアンティークショップ「地球屋」にあった猫人形「バロン」を主人公にした物語を書き始めるのだった…。

映像特典:「バロンのくれた物語」背景画集　〜井上直久・アートの世界〜／スタジオジブリ最新制作情報／絵コンテ／予告編集

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色:カラー
画面:Vista-16:9LB
言語／音声:日本語:ドルビーデジタルステレオ

その他の情報
製作年:1995
著作権:(C)1995 柊あおい/集英社・二馬力・GNH
備考:1枚組
日本小売価格:￥4700
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July 20, 2006

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 So wonderful! Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
It's such a cute story about the pure innocent love between two children. They meet, have a crush and a dislike for each other. Both have dreams to do what they always wanted and as their love grows, their chances of their dreams expand with them... It's a cute cute story that I've watched three times.
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May 13, 2005

This customer review refers to Whisper Of The Heart (1995) (DVD) (2-Disc Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
part one of the cat returns... Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
Yes, I tottaly agree it is a very sweet and touching movie, a bit slow but sertainly worth watching. But what others seem to forget is that this movie is part one of "the cat returns". Altough its not really important to see both as part one and two, its funny to know and I kinda like to know this kind of facts...
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April 13, 2005

This customer review refers to Whisper Of The Heart (1995) (DVD) (2-Disc Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
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 ^_^ Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I 'DEEPLY' Love this cartoon,the way it fulfill me,touching my soul (and my deeply-hidden-vision of a positive site which looking at nowadays world , people..),the feeling of your first-time crashing by love (even though it's a puppy-love)

sorry for my english grammar...but i do love this cartoon so-much!! and i do believe that the promise which a violin maker boy (Seiji) gave to Shizuku (a young writer girl) will last forever .
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February 28, 2005

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Touching Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
I watched this movie whilst attending a japanese class in which we were learning about anime. This movie is incredible it will change your outlook on life forever. it is about a girl and her love for another boy and how it developes slowly. The animation as well is very goos and it shows you what tokyo and japanese architechture is like with very detailed illustrations. This movie will touch you WATCH IT
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December 6, 2004

This customer review refers to Whisper Of The Heart (1995) (DVD) (2-Disc Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
Great movie...even for an 18-year old guy like me. Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
How can I put into words the emotions I'm feeling right after watching this movie? There are some books that will change your outlook on life, and some movies will do the same. This is one of them. Director Kondo's work is one of those movies that you will remember ten years from now, especially if you watch it with your significant other. The movie is targetted towards teenagers and adults.
The plot consists of a 15-year old girl's journey into love and discovering herself. Yes, I know that it doesn't sound like much, but if you're a romantic at heart, this movie will touch you in a very special way. There are many subplots and themes that are too complex and too enjoyable for me to list here. I didn't know I was a romantic until I watched this movie. However, if you're looking for action/violence/sex then this movie might not be for you.
But I still urge you to watch it. It will change the way you look at the smaller things of life, and the way you love others. It will be very nostalgic of your first love, and how innocent, pure and full it was. It will inspire you to pursue your goals and not to be shy to those you love. You know that girl you really like in English class but don't have the guts to tell her? This movie tells you to announce your feelings. Nothing bad can come out of loving someone. Most probably, you will have shed a tear before the movie's end. Go get it and watch it now! You will thank me.
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