Whisper of the Heart – A Forrest Review

For those who have read my review of The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart could be seen as a prequel of sorts, though the latter takes place in the real world outside of any fantasies from Cat. Whisper came out in 1995 by Studio Ghibli based on the manga of the same name from 1989 by Aoi Hiragi. 

As a writer, or even as an artist in general, Whisper of the Heart is a relatable and romantic film. Full of the same gorgeous pastoral whimsy that Ghibli is known for, it focuses on a 14-year-old g...