We review the coming of age drama / romance A Silent Voice (2016) about a teenage boy, weighed down by guilt, who learns sign language so he can properly apologize to the deaf girl he once bullied and subsequently endeavors to bridge the gap between her and her former classmates.  As you might expect, we'll be deep diving into the unique history of Kyoto Animation on this one, exploring the career of superstar director Naoko Yamada, one of the most talented female creators in the anime space, and finally sharing our appraisals of the film itself.   Tune in for the full review!    Timestamps:[[Blade Licking Thieves is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://bladelickingthieves.wordpress.com/