Morita-san is Silent: Exploring the charm of a silent character and the depth of the story

"Morita-san is Silent" - A heartwarming anime depicting the daily life of a silent girl

"Morita-san is Silent" is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, based on the manga of the same name by Tae Sano. The original work was serialized in "Manga Life Momo" and "Manga Club" and published by Takeshobo. The anime focuses on the daily life of a silent high school girl, Mayu Morita, and her interactions with her friends and her growth. The series aired from July 5 to September 27, 2011, with a total of 13 episodes on KBS Kyoto, Teletama, and Niconico Channel. Each episode is 30 minutes long.

Story and Characters

The main character, Mayu Morita, is a quiet high school girl. She is quiet not because she likes it, but because she is too kind and thinks too much. Also, because of her mother's teachings, she has a habit of staring into the eyes of others, which often leads to misunderstandings. Mayu's childhood friend and best friend, Miki Murakoshi, has a bright and talkative personality and has an eye for handsome men, so she approaches them actively, but in the end she often gets rejected or breaks up with them. Chihiro Miura is a modern high school girl who follows trends, and sometimes thinks of risky business deals and uses trendy jargon, so it's hard to understand what she's saying. Hana Matsuzaka is a gentle girl with natural curls, and often consults Mayu about her life, as if to escape from her parents' home, where she is troubled by serious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law problems. Ritsuki Yamamoto is the president of Mayu's class, and is a cool girl who has excellent grades, is good at sports, and speaks her mind. Yumi Morita is Mayu's mother, and although she often fights with her husband, they get along well. Mayu's father likes to go to stores with women, and is afraid of his wife, which gets him scolded by his mother if he is found out, but she doesn't seem to mind. The girl with glasses likes Mayu, and is a mysterious high school girl who gets excited just by looking at her, and is always looking for the right time to talk to her.

Production staff and cast

The director is Naotaka Hayashi, the scriptwriter is Ryo Karasuma, the character designer is Toshinari Yamashita, the sound director is Keiichi Nozaki, and the music is Shinji Kakishima. The animation is produced by Seven, and the production and writing is handled by Takeshobo. The cast includes Kana Hanazawa as Mayu Morita, Haruka Tomatsu as Miki Murakoshi, Saori Hayami as Chihiro Miura, Yoshino Nanjo as Hana Matsuzaka, Mie Hiraga as Ritsuki Yamamoto, Amina Sato as the girl with glasses, Aki Nanase as Yumi Morita, Masatoshi Nori as Mayu's father, Rie Yamaguchi as Dr. Maki, Kota Oshita as Koichi Ohno, Ryuichi Kubota as Ryuta Kokubo, and Yumiko Fujita as the narrator.

Episodes and subtitles

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Morita-san is silent
• Episode 2: Miki is a chatterbox
• Episode 3: Hana is shy
• Episode 4: It's normal for summer to be hot
• Episode 5: High school girls love sweet things
• Episode 6: The delusions never stop
• Episode 7: There are many different ideals
• Episode 8: Summer Festival in Yukata
• Episode 9: The pool is fun
• Episode 10: Yamamoto-san is cool
• Episode 11: Sometimes Alone
• Episode 12: The two of them are hot and steamy
• Episode 13: Holidays together

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Let's Love Each Other More," with lyrics by Maki Watase, music and arrangement by Tomohisa Kawazoe, and vocals by Iori Nomizu. This song has a bright and refreshing melody that symbolizes the youth and friendship of the main characters, and is a song that will cheer up the viewers.

Related Titles

"Morita-san is Silent" has a sequel, "Morita-san is Silent 2." The sequel depicts deeper character relationships and new episodes, making it a must-see for fans.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Morita-san wa Silent" is a heartwarming anime that depicts the daily life of a silent girl. The story centers around the main character, Morita Mayu, and carefully depicts the interactions and growth of the unique characters that surround her, evoking sympathy in viewers. In particular, the various episodes that occur due to Mayu's silent personality are humorous, yet also make viewers feel her kindness and compassion, which is heartwarming. The story, which also focuses on themes of friendship and familial love, will deeply move viewers.

This anime is recommended for those who like works with adolescent themes and those who like slice-of-life anime. In particular, it is a must-watch for those who like silent characters and works that depict friendship and family love. Also, by watching the sequel, "Morita-san wa Mukuchi 2," you can enjoy the characters' growth and relationships in even greater depth.

"Morita-san is Silent" is a work that has a heartwarming story and unique characters. Please give it a watch.