This graphic novel explores the aftermath of a traumatic event, as two friends struggle to repair their broken relationship. Shoya's past cruelty resurfaces, causing him to push away those closest to him, while Shoko rebuffs his attempts to make amends. Amidst their turmoil, both must confront their personal demons and confront the true nature of their friendships.

A Silent Voice, Vol. 6

LEARNING TO LISTEN Shoya is a bully. When Shoko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shoya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far. Shoko is forced to leave the school, and Shoya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shoya make up for his  past mistakes, or is it too late? Read the manga industry insiders voted their favorite of 2014! "A very powerful story about being different and the consequences of childhood bullying... Read it." -Anime News Network "The word heartwarming was made for manga like this." -Manga Bookshelf

A Silent Voice, Vol. 6

Yoshitoki Oima