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A Silent Voice is based on the manga "Koe no Katachi" — 64 chapters, 7 volumes. The manga is complete. By Ooima, Yoshitoki.

A Silent Voice

A Silent Voice— Read the Manga

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Looking for where A Silent Voice picks up in the manga? You're in the right place. Below is every piece of source material linked to this anime, with chapter counts and reading order.

Source Manga

Koe no Katachi

A Silent Voice

Koe no Katachi

8.86Manga64 chapters7 volumesFinished

By Ooima, Yoshitoki

Shouya Ishida, a mischievous elementary school student, finds himself troubled by deaf transfer student Shouko Nishimiya. Despite her genuine attempts to befriend her new classmates, Shouko only proves herself to be an annoyance for Shouya and his friends, provoking them to ridicule her at any possible chance. Soon enough, their taunts turn into...

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Light Novels

Shousetsu Eiga Koe no Katachi

Shousetsu Eiga Koe no Katachi

7.28Light Novel21 chapters2 volumesFinished

By Kawasaki, Miu

A deaf elementary school girl, Shouko Nishimiya, upon transferring, meets a boy named Shouya Ishida in her new class. Shouya, who is not deaf, leads the class in bullying Shouko, because she is deaf. As the bullying continues, the class starts to bully Shouya for bullying Shouko. After graduating from elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not...

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Shousetsu Koe no Katachi

Shousetsu Koe no Katachi

Novel27 chapters2 volumesFinished

By Ooima, Yoshitoki, Kurahashi, Youko

A deaf elementary school girl, Shouko Nishimiya, upon transferring, meets a boy named Shouya Ishida in her new class. Shouya, who is not deaf, leads the class in bullying Shouko, because she is deaf. As the bullying continues, the class starts to bully Shouya for bullying Shoko. After graduating from elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Depends on the adaptation quality. Some anime follow the manga panel-for-panel, in which case jumping ahead saves you time. Others rearrange arcs, skip content, or add filler. When in doubt, start from the beginning — you'll appreciate the story more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does A Silent Voice have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Koe no Katachi" runs 64 chapters and is complete. There are 3 related works total.

Where does the A Silent Voice anime end in the manga?

The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Koe no Katachi" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.

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