The story of A Silent Voice is both heart-wrenching and profound. It revolves around Shouya Ishida, a former elementary school bully who tormented Shouko Nishimiya, a deaf girl who transferred into his class. When Shouko’s mother notifies the school about the bullying, Shouya is singled out and blamed for everything done to her. After Shouko transfers out of the school, Shouya is ostracized by his classmates and teachers, leaving him alone and depressed throughout his school life.