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Anime · 1995

Whisper of the Heart

CloverWorks, Yoshifumi Kondō

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Whisper of the Heart
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What this is doing

Holds the power tone while stepping into a new film frame.

Tsubaki hails from an all-female clan of ninjas hidden deep in the forest. While a strict code guides the many kunoichi in training, the most important rule the young women must adhere to is: never interact with men, for they are far too dangerous to be trusted. As the leader of Team Dog, Tsubaki has many duties she...

This work has been selected for the Aravien index based on editorial review.

Where this can take you

Shift medium Princess Mononoke Carries the longing register across into film without losing its pitch.

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Tsubaki hails from an all-female clan of ninjas hidden deep in the forest. While a strict code guides the many kunoichi in training, the most important rule the young women must adhere to is: never interact with men, for they are far too dangerous to be trusted. As the leader of Team Dog, Tsubaki has many duties she...

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cultural longevity · regional significance · editorial selection · thematic depth
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No reliable artwork is available, so a format-specific fallback is used.
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