The Garden of Words

Kotonoha no Niwa

 

With every scene, The Garden of Words builds tension, develops character depth, and leaves you craving the next moment. A must-see series. The stunning visuals and epic storyline of The Irregular at Magic High School make it an anime you won’t forget.

Kotonoha no Niwa Trailer

Studio: CoMix Wave

Format: MOVIE

Episodes: 1

Episode Duration: 46 minutes

Aired: 2013-5-31

Season: SPRING

Source: ORIGINAL

Average Score: 75%

Genres: Drama

Creator: Makoto Shinkai

About Kotonoha no Niwa

Some people revel and play in the rain; others dread it and hide at the first drop. For high school student Takao, a summer shower is a source of artistic inspiration… but when he skips school in order to sketch in a rainy garden, Takao finds an even greater muse in Yukino, an older woman who seems adrift in the world. Despite the difference in their ages and lives, they strike up a comfortable relationship that slowly evolves as they randomly meet in the same garden whenever it rains. But with the rainy season coming to a close, Takao wonders if there's enough time left to put his feelings into actions and words.

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Japanese Voice Actors

Takao Akizuki

English Voice Actors

Patrick Poole

Why You Should Watch Kotonoha no Niwa

From world-building to character arcs, The Garden of Words checks all the boxes for an unforgettable anime experience. Everyone calls The Garden of Words a modern classic — and here’s why.