Whisper of the Heart (Tokuma Anime Picture Book)

Step into the tender world of Whisper of the Heart (耳をすませば) with this beautifully illustrated Tokuma Anime Picture Book. Based on the beloved Studio Ghibli film directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and scripted by Hayao Miyazaki, this adaptation allows fans to relive the film’s most memorable and heartwarming moments in full-color illustrations.

The story follows Shizuku Tsukishima, a book-loving junior high school student who spends her days buried in novels borrowed from the library. One day, she notices the same name, Seiji Amasawa, on the checkout cards of nearly every book she reads. Curious about this mysterious boy who shares her taste in literature, Shizuku begins a journey that intertwines first love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams.

More than just a love story, Whisper of the Heart captures the challenges and excitement of adolescence—the desire to grow, the uncertainty of the future, and the courage it takes to follow one’s passion. This picture book presents the emotional depth of the film while offering a new layer of appreciation for younger readers and collectors alike.

Perfect as a gift for Ghibli fans, young readers, or collectors, this oversized edition is part of the long-running Tokuma Anime Picture Book Series, designed to nurture a love for reading and Japanese animation.

Product Details

• Author/Original Story: Aoi Hiiragi (柊あおい)

• Director: Yoshifumi Kondō (近藤喜文)

• Publisher: Tokuma Shoten (徳間書店)

• Publication Date: August 1, 1995

• Language: Japanese (with furigana for easy reading)

• Format: Hardcover, Oversized Picture Book (Tokuma Anime Ehon series)

• Pages: 112 (full color)

• ISBN-10: 4198603472

• ISBN-13: 978-4198603472

• Dimensions: 8.58 × 0.71 × 10.2 inches

Important Note

This product is available upon customer request, which may extend the shipping time. If it becomes unavailable from the manufacturer, it may be canceled from your order.