The Garden of Words
Kotonoha no Niwa
#14 Most Rated · 2013#14 Most Popular#1 Most Popular · 2013
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)
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)
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)
A great story about how two people can help each other, that is hindered by its short runtime.
- 65
My very first step into Makoto Shinkai's journey as a director - A worthwhile watch
Beautiful visuals and animation, lacklustre story.
- 50
! Not Spoiler Free! Review of Garden of Words (and why I hate it)
- 40
Story is boring, doesn't make much sense, and doesn't hit any buttons for me.
- 26
Really beautiful scenery but with writing that falls immensely flat
- 20
A vapid portrayal of forbidden love and loneliness paired with hollow imagery and feet for some reason.
nataco1great visuals and sound design, horrible "plot" and characters [no/very light spoilers]
