A heartfelt, slice-of-life anime that delicately illustrates the exhilarating and daunting journey of adolescent self-discovery and first love, shimmering with the magic of creative aspiration.
Whisper of the Heart
耳をすませば
"I found someone I like."
Director:
Yoshifumi Kondo
Cast:
Yoko Honna, Issey Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi, Minami Takayama
Drama
Animation
Family
Whisper of the Heart - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
On the face of the grandfather clock in the antique shop, the brand name "Porco Rosso" is engraved.
This is a direct reference to the 1992 Studio Ghibli film "Porco Rosso," which was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a fun in-joke for fans of the studio.
In Shizuku's room, a small witch figurine that resembles Kiki from "Kiki's Delivery Service" can be seen.
This is another nod to a beloved Studio Ghibli film, "Kiki's Delivery Service" (1989), also directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
A book with "Totoro" on the spine can be spotted in the school library.
This is a reference to one of Studio Ghibli's most iconic characters from the film "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988).
During the fantasy sequence in Shizuku's story, small figurines of Totoro and Jiji (from Kiki's Delivery Service) can be seen in a doll workshop.
This serves as another loving tribute to Studio Ghibli's rich filmography, embedding familiar characters into the world of Shizuku's imagination.