The Quiet Strength of Shoko Nishimiya: Exploring Forgiveness and Redemption in *A Silent Voice*
Introduction The chilling scene of Shoko Nishimiya repeatedly apologizing to Shoya Ishida, her head bowed low, is etched in the minds of viewers of *A Silent Voice* (*Koe no Katachi*). This animated film delves into the complex and often painful realities of bullying, the arduous path to redemption, and the fundamental importance of communication. At…