Synopsis
Years after they broke up, a high-school sweetheart appears at her train station — having lost his hearing in the years between.
What makes Silent worth watching
Most-talked-about J-drama of 2022.
Silent represents a strong example of japan romance from the 2022 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Kawaguchi Haruna, Meguro Ren, Suzuki Kosuke. It originally aired on Fuji TV, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Silent online
You can currently stream Silent on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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