Kotonoha no Niwa


The Garden of Words

Edit
What would you like to edit?
 

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Koto no Ha no Niwa, The Garden of Kotonoha
Japanese: 言の葉の庭
English: The Garden of Words
German: The Garden of Words
Spanish: El Jardín de las Palabras
French: The Garden of Words
More titles

Information

Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: May 31, 2013
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: CoMix Wave Films
Source: Original
Genres: Award WinningAward Winning, DramaDrama, RomanceRomance
Theme: Visual ArtsVisual Arts
Duration: 46 min.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 7.861 (scored by 536649536,649 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #9082
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #207
Members: 895,419
Favorites: 7,136

Available At


Resources


Streaming Platforms

May be unavailable in your region.
7.86
Ranked #908Popularity #207Members 895,419
Add to My List
Episodes: /1

Synopsis

On a rainy morning in Tokyo, Takao Akizuki, an aspiring shoemaker, decides to skip class to sketch designs in a beautiful garden. This is where he meets Yukari Yukino, a beautiful yet mysterious woman, for the very first time. Offering to make her new shoes, Takao continues to meet with Yukari throughout the rainy season, and without even realizing it, the two are able to alleviate the worries hidden in their hearts just by being with each other. However, their personal struggles have not disappeared completely, and as the end of the rainy season approaches, their relationship will be put to the test.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Kotonoha no Niwa won the Feature Film Award in the 18th Animation Kobe Awards in 2013 and shared the Satoshi Kon Award for Achievement in Animation with Berserk: Ougon Jidaihen III - Kourin. In 2014, the movie won the AniMovie Award for best feature film.

Characters & Voice Actors

Akizuki, Shouta

Supporting
Maeda, Takeshi
Japanese

Teramoto, Rika

Supporting
Terasaki, Yuka
Japanese

Satou

Supporting
Han, Megumi
Japanese

Akizuki, Satomi

Supporting
Hirano, Fumi
Japanese

Staff

Shinkai, Makoto
Director, Script, Storyboard, Editing, Original Creator, Director of Photography, Color Design
Yamada, Haru
Sound Director


Edit

Opening Theme

Preview
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Youtube Music
No opening themes have been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding an opening theme here.
Edit

Ending Theme

"Rain" by Motohiro Hata




Reviews

Sep 24, 2024
Art and animation alone are some of the best I have ever witnessed in my entire life. I can tell the budget for these 40 minutes has been astronomical. Attention to detail is incredible, and you can see the love and effort they’ve put into bringing this masterpiece to life. It’s truly fun to see these animators create something as fantastic as this in such a short amount of time. It just feels like feels like they’ve added extra 4K ray tracing to the rain, making it thousands of times better than what was originally drafted. Little details, like scenes of cooking, drawing, and the ...
Feb 25, 2025
Mixed Feelings
The Garden of Words. Ah yes, the anime that asks, “What if we took two people, one is a sad high schooler and the other a mysterious older woman, and had them talk in a garden while it rains... for 45 minutes?” Sounds like the setup for the world’s most artistic, yet strangely awkward, therapy session, right?

Let’s be real: The visuals are absolutely stunning. Like, ridiculously stunning. It’s basically a masterclass in how to make you feel like you’re standing in a rain-soaked Tokyo garden, while also questioning your life choices. Studio Shinkai (yes, the same guy behind Your Name) really outdid themselves. The rain ...
Aug 16, 2024
FunnyFunny
When I was watching this anime, I felt like I was watching a summer day in my (boring) life.
This anime has nothing wow, but let's talk a little

1. Characters
Let's be serious, does anyone else remember a character from this anime besides the boy and that girl?? Oh and even if you remember, they were too boring, even the two protagonists, they didn't have anything special

2.Too short
How can an anime of less than 40 minutes be good? There are anime movies of at least a grade 11, but this one is too bad

3.Hype
...

Interest Stacks

by Gino99
50 Entries · 245 Restacks
10 Entries · 35 Restacks
49 Entries · 735 Restacks

Recommendations


Recent News

North American Anime & Manga Releases for December

North American Anime & Manga Releases for December

Here are the North American anime & manga releases for December Week 1: December 1 - 7 Anime Releases Ajin OVA [incl. Ajin 2nd Season OVA] (Ajin: Demi-Human - Th...read more

Q1 2014 Anime Licenses [Update 3/30]

Q1 2014 Anime Licenses [Update 3/30]

Sentai Filmworks (North America):Hoozuki no Reitetsu Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (Engaged to the Unidentified) Mahou Sensou (Magical Warfare) Super Sonico The Animation ...read more


Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Kotonoha no Niwa Episode 1 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )
SilentTruth - May 31, 2013
547 repliesby myanime_bashar »»
Feb 20, 11:04 PM
What did you think of this movie? ( 1 2 )
AoiroBlueColor - May 15, 2021
56 repliesby Ripperdoc »»
Nov 11, 2024 2:36 PM
Am I the only one, probably not
mydaddy - Mar 1, 2024
28 repliesby Rayane-47 »»
Mar 6, 2024 5:29 AM
What if the genders were reversed?
mechian - Aug 17, 2014
29 repliesby CLADDAN »»
Mar 1, 2024 10:53 AM
Poll: What demographic is Kotonoha no Niwa?
AnimeIs4Kidz - Feb 27, 2023
15 repliesby DreamingK »»
Mar 6, 2023 11:08 AM

Is Makoto Shinkai's Tenki no Ko "The Next Kimi no Na wa."?

Is Makoto Shinkai's Tenki no Ko "The Next Kimi no Na wa."?

There's been a ton of hype surrounding Makoto Shinkai's latest film after the success of Kimi no Na wa., but it's not quite what everyone's been expecting it to be.

by Shymander

104,597 views

Spoiler
36 of the Best Anime Drawings Ever

36 of the Best Anime Drawings Ever

Some of the best anime drawings ever can be found right in the middle of our favorite anime. We pulled out the most beautiful, detailed, and emotional moments from anime for a huge list of gorgeous anime art.

by Littoface

382,460 views

Try making your own Anime List! (No sign-up required)