Voices of a Distant Star

(Hoshi no Koe)

Distributor: ADV Films
[Voices of a Distant Star]
Mikako and Noboru are two high-schoolers in love. But Mikako has been called up to fight an alien invasion, and she must leave Noboru behind. Even so, she leaves him messages with her love ... but while weeks pass for her, years pass for him due to the effect of time dilation. But neither aliens nor time itself can conquer true love.
OAV

Average Rating

Average Ratings: 84
Number of Review Sites: 11
Good

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"...Voices of a Distant Star has the makings of a classic. It's marvelous to behold."
Anime Jump! (Mike Toole) - 5 stars (out of 5)

"A lovingly produced masterpiece, almost entirely by a single creative mind, makes this a piece worth experiencing."
Anime Meta-Review (Andrew Shelton) - worthy

"The honesty and clarity with which the creator conveys each sentiment is the single strongest aspect of Shinkai's work."
Anime News Network (Jonathan Mays) - A

"...this is going to set the bar higher for future releases of the same type."
Anime on DVD (Chris Beveridge) - A-

"Voices of a Distant Star is admittedly done well but I find the points it tries to drive across all too idealistic and naive."
Animetric (Rowena Lim Lei) - 3 stars (out of 5)

"Patiently developed, the story is interesting and heartfelt throughout and ends with understanding and sorrow."
DVD Talk (Buzz Burgess) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5)

"This love story is set within a fascinating science fiction concept."
DVD Verdict (Rob Lineberger) - 96 (out of 100)

"It's possible that no studio would ever gamble on something this daring and different. Thanks to Shinkai, they didn't need to."
Science Fiction Weekly (Tasha Robinson) - A

"This story is really quite sad."
Sequential Tart (Sheena McNeil) - 7 (out of 10)

"This is, quite simply, the best one-shot anime release ever made. "
T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews (Carlos Ross) - 5 stars (out of 5)

"This is why I love anime...pick it up, watch it, contemplate it, and let it burn into your core. Man, is this a good show."
The Anime Review (Jason Huff) - A+