A Silent Voice — The Process of Self-Forgiveness

DISCLAIMER: A Silent Voice spoilers.

In this video essay, we will be taking a look at Ishida’s journey to self-forgiveness in A Silent Voice. We will be identifying the steps and examining the overall process to forgiving ourselves, in relation to the life of Shouya Ishida.

As a side note, I highly recommend that you read the manga for A Silent Voice. The manga provides even more material that further characterizes everyone, as well as offering much more detail to Ishida's journey of self-forgiveness.

Music Used:
Koe no Katachi OST - svg
Koe no Katachi OST - htb
Koe no Katachi OST - lvs
Koe no Katachi OST - narrow road
Koe no Katachi OST - (I can) say nothing
Koe no Katachi OST - van(var)
Koe no Katachi OST - lit(var)

References:
Cornish, M. A., & Wade, N. G. (2015). A therapeutic model of self‐forgiveness with intervention strategies for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 93(1), 96–104.

Enright, R. D., & Human Development Study Group. (1996). Counseling within the forgiveness triad: On forgiving, receiving, forgiveness, and self-forgiveness. Counseling and Values, 40(2), 107–126.

Fisher, M. L., & Exline, J. J. (2010). Moving toward self-forgiveness: Removing barriers related to shame, guilt, and regret. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 4(8), 548–558.

Holmgren, M. R. (1998). Self-forgiveness and responsible moral agency. The Journal of Value Inquiry, 32(1), 75-91.

00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Background
02:33 - Responsibility
04:20 - Remorse
07:00 - Restoration
10:30 - Renewal