Whispered Words (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Whispered Words is an animation, drama and comedy series.

What it’s about. Murasame Sumika is popular in the high school for her excellence in the marks and sports. However, she has a secret: she is in love with her classmate Kazama Ushio, but she hasn't noticed Sumika's feelings. On the other hand Ushio also has a liking to the love between girls but she only shows any interest in cutesy girls. Sumika, a card-carrying badass who helps run her family's dojo, does not fit this bill even a little. Cue angst, as she is forced to watch from the sidelines as Ushio falls for girl after girl, none of them her. Ushio is always eager to share news about her latest crush. With the duo's knack for attracting trouble, it looks like Sumika's trials have only just begun.

Who’s in it. Whispered Words stars Ayahi Takagaki as Sumika Murasame (voice), Megumi Takamoto as Ushio Kazama (voice), Chiwa Saito as Miyako Taema (voice) and Emiri Kato as Kiyori Torioi (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Whispered Words has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whispered Words page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whispered Words tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.