The Garden of Words
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| Visual Porn, that was an amazing movie. Takao x Yukino is happening or it will happen from those last line. love these kinda of stories with the age gap. 10/10 |
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| One of the most beautiful animations I've seen, and a really sweet short story with a side of drama. Also, an amazing OST, amazing characters and a great message. A 45-minute masterpiece. |
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| finally got around to watching the movie that created all those beautiful gifs all over the internet. the story was pretty simple but it was worth watching just for the animation. i thought it would be longer as well, i'm not surprised they couldn't achieve much with such a short amount of time |
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| Of course it would start raining as I watch this. Garden of Words is incredibly atmospheric and immeasurably gorgeous. For 45 minutes, I found myself drawn into each and every detail. It took all of 5 seconds to figure out I was watching a Makoto Shinkai work. Truly a master of aesthetics as his works always come to life in indescribable awe. The story went well enough. Given the length of the movie, it was straightforward enough and did what it set out to do. There's a surprising amount of quiet throughout, but it's within those moments that the characters & their connection can be shown in ways that words will sometimes fall short of. Particularly the scene where Takao measures Yukino's feet in such a delicate manner. I liked watching as these two, who were initially united by rainy days, learned how to walk through each other. Takao was inspired by his love for Yukino as well as his desire to one day catch up to her. And Yukino, who saw how hard Takao was working to pursue his passion. 7/10. |
ZekkenshinOct 31, 2018 8:17 PM
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| God damn it another Shinkai work and he hits it out of the park again....but damn it I wish his stories had happier endings! And this was just visual art heaven. An embarrassment of riches in that department. |
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| I love this animation so much. It's so gorgeous, certainly one of the most impressive I ever saw. I love everything about its setting with rain, and that park too. I love how Takao was such an earnest boy, he had to grow up soon, taking care of the house, working, and stuff. But he had a goal, and he strived for it. His chance meeting with Yukino was beautiful too, she was going through a lot, and like she said herself: meeting him there saved her. They both fell in love, but the circumstances weren't ideal. Her moving back to her hometown was something already decided, and she needed to go in order to heal. Fortunately both of them were able to tell each other how they felt, and they are in contact. It's sad to see it end with them apart, but it also ends with a very hopeful note. Those third years were disgusting though, trying to ruin someone's career, and reputation over petty jealousy and not even feeling any sorry for what they did. I'm all against violence, but that slap was on point. I hope he was able to give the guy a punch or two too. |
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| This movie has best visuals among all the animation I have ever seen. Simply great movie. |
 "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost." |
| I gotta say she has a very nice foot lol jokes aside I very much enjoyed this ova\movie. the animation and art were breathtaking possibly the best I've ever seen, the story was ok! the biggest problem in this ova is its length it is way too short I couldn't get invested in the story or characters, therefore, I couldn't really feel anything for them at the end! 8\10 |
| Loved all of this, and I don't know why. Maybe it was the spectacular art and animation, or the music. Could have been longer, but it's fine just the way it is. 8.5/10. |
| It's been raining here in my country for quite a few days and the gray sky won't seem to dissipate in a few more days. Rewatching this masterpiece, it literally set the mood. |
| Yeah that was good, a good way to spend your time. 7/10 |
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| Finally got to see this thanks to Netflix, enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The age difference was a little weird to me too, but then I think about all the series I've seen that had a similar adult/teenager dynamic (Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, X... so apparently mostly CLAMP series :p), and it makes me wonder if it's just seen differently in Japan. In CCS, I remember it being specifically mentioned that Sakura's father was a teacher at her mother's high school, and her mother married him right after graduation. x2kill4 said: in the end just telling what they feeling each other and confess it,, then after that they never meet again.. 7/10 Did you watch all the way to the end of the credits? There was one last scene at the very end. :) |
| Yukino is hot, what a great figure and stylish hair. Good that the boy manned up and confessed, should have knocked her up though This Makoto guy really likes the "racing for love" trope |
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| While the graphics and animation is god-tier as expected from a Shinkai film to the point where I can't praise it enough, that wasn't the only reason why I ended up absolutely loving this film. Takao and Yukino's interactions slowly but clearly getting more and more close as the rainy day season pitter-patters on was very heartwarming and gripped me from start to end. It's safe to say that I teared up at their emotional climax~ I really liked seeing them ending up as a means of supporting each other through the tough times they're both going through and I'm truly glad that the movie concluded with him getting the resolve to finally meet up with her again after so long ♥ It's also cool to find out that both of them appeared in other Shinkai flicks that I've already watched. |
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| Graceful technique. But wobbly execution. Kinda surprised how fucking normie this was in the story department; there were things in this movie that are obviously very unique to it. Like main guy (seriously you will never remember these characters names) wanting to become a cobbler, the rain themes, and the forbidden nature of the age gap. But aside from that and some quirks here and there, this movie is flat lined. This movie could be live action and nothing would change. Yes the animation is lovely and breathe taking, of course it is. But y'all telling me watching photo realistic animation gives the same rush and watching something only animation can give you? I will give props that the ending where they didn't get together or even try to pursue it did feel almost refreshing. But will I remember anything other then how beautiful the animation and certain scenes look aesthetically. No. I don't care about these characters nor do I wonder how they'll fair into their futures. It's a hallmark movie. Get with it. 6/10 |
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| I completely forgot how amazing this short movie was. Not just the animation, though hory shiet 7 years ago and it looks THIS amazing. But the story was quite touching as well, and neither did it have supernatural meetings or a hard "lol bye" ending. Really I didnt remember it to be this good, and quite positive even. Makoto Shinkai really is a gift to this industry. |
| "This emotion is mine alone. It is for Madoka alone." - Homura or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. |
| so i found this anime by doing a random anime roll. didn't expect to find an anime for foot fetishists |
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| Amazing visuals. 7/10 |
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| Amazing animation. I only wish that this was longer to have an epilogue where they're reunited years later. Interesting premise since there aren't many serious romance movies that have a premise like this one. The background music softened moments to make them feel more intimate. Also, I think everyone can agree it's hard to believe that this was made in 2013. The visual quality seems way too good for that. 9/10 |
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| This movie's length confused me at first, but it was actually good, I liked it ! Yukino's character particularly touched me, a young, fragile woman who's clearly been through a lot and feels uncapable to walk by herself... I wanted to give her a hug at the end. And Kana Hanazawa did a great job ! She really expressed all the vulnerability of the character, and she broke my heart when she cried. The guy, whose name I unfortunately can't remember, was pretty good too. When he told Yukino he hates her, I suddenly didn't know how to feel about this movie anymore, but then I remembered that he is only 15. Of course at this age, it is difficult to understand people like Yukino, it was very realistic actually, I like that. I've seen people talking about foot fetish, but I don't think that's what to get from this story. Sure, the guy's hobby can raise some questions, especially given how he expresses it, but the movie itself uses the feet as a way to represent Yukino's inability to walk and I think it did a great job on that level. Also, the visuals and soundtrack were beautiful. Overall, it was a very good movie. Nothing amazing, but considering how simple the plot is, it did a great job. I was hesitating between giving it a 7 or a 8, but I think I'll fo for an 8 ! It was very well done. |
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| Very pleasant. Excellent animation. Srsly, both of them really needed a hug. And they gave one to each other. Nice. |
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| This one really didn't do anything for me. Animation is great but simply couldn't care that deeply about these two characters. A shoe crazy high school boy and a young female teacher (who has a hard time tasting food I guess?) and lost in life. Just seeing characters cry on screen isn't enough, got to care more. Perhaps if the story was longer and more time given to flesh them out would have helped? Meh. |
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| I was wary that I might get disappointed with this movie! Thank goodness! I was proven wrong! Yukino's words were not definite but the actions were enough. The ending doesn't need to be that cliche thing you always see in movies or series, where the couple lived happily ever after. The kind of movie which makes you cry out for more is what you call an outstanding movie! Because it's going to linger in your mind for a while. The long distance relationship between Yukino and Akizuki; and an exchange of letters would be enough for the moment. Seeing as she used to work as a teacher in the same school that Akizuki goes to. I loved the part when Akizuki said: One day, when I can walk much farther on my own...I will go see her. That's good enough message for me! It means he plans a future for the two of them. |
 She got him back. If you understand the characters well enough, you'd know she did! |
| This was simply an insanely well animated film. Its no suprise that in Cinefix Top 10 Most Beautiful Animated Movies of All Time video this got 1st place. Despite small flaws in the story everything else was very well made and a very strong message was sent this is a beautiful film and one of the most beautifully animated movies of all time. 8.7/10 |
| Great animation and pretty interesting story but lol I think i've seen too much anime and movies like this, they all look the same, and this one is too short for what it is trying to do, more development would be good. |
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| ..............this was so relaxing and beautiful to watch after a long day of work, the visuals were so stunning and the animation was so fluid, so beautiful i loved that he was a shoemaker, he was an interesting, hardworking and driven MC loved that ending song it was lovely 2 parts of this film really struck me the flashback scene where Takao's mother receives the Diana shoes, Shinkai mentions they tried to make the shoes glorious and sparkle in his memory, because that's what sparked Takao's love of shoes Shinkai notes that it was important for the characters to be "separated" from the real world for their real selves to come out, if they were to meet at school it wouldn't be the same, but in this small world they share being sheltered by the rain their relationship blossoms. Basically in the beginning of the movie Yukino feels like a mystery (as Takao himself presents it), but after we start to see her failings in the kitchen we gradually come to realize she is a normal person. i could also really relate to yukino, i literally have the same job & am facing a lot of struggles at work, that hit close to home i actually loved the melodrama & how simple the story was one day, when I can walk much farther on my own...I will go see her perfect ending |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| whenever I watch something from shinkai and his studio I always find myself thinking what if they try something else other than melodrama/romance/whatever? Even though this one was not a simple romance, but tackled other issues (takao's goals and yukino's loneliness/recovery) I've watched only 5cm, this one and your name, but his other works should not be too different in tone |
| I'm very surprised by the high rating, the pacing and story were weak. The animation was obviously beautiful but I find it very difficult to believe that MC can't tell any of his friends about his ambitions. The reveal that she was a teacher at his school was an interesting surprise, but the staircase scene was weird. Maybe it's because I'm a late 20s F but I find the age difference very difficult to believe. Also they never addressed the third year boy who apparently had feelings for her. So rushed. This movie had a lot of potential but I was left disappointed. |
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| It looks really beautiful, and the story was alright I guess. Could be longer. |
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| This anime is visually beautiful beyond words. The ending feels empty. |
| Anime is fun. |
| The art work is fucking gorgeous. Literally no other work in this medium even comes close from what I've seen. The story and characters were alright, although I feel like they could've been developed better. 7/10 |
| This beautifully-animated movie is just another proof that animation and art isn't everything to create a great show. |
| Having watched this way back in the day when I was still in high school, I remember it being just another mediocre meh waste of time but rewatching it years later now that I have been exposed to the real work, having a job and bigger responsibilities, this one hurt like a piece of shit. Thie movie touched me in ways I could never imagine. |
| It’s illegal for an anime to look this good, surely. Each frame in itself can become a 1080p HD wallpaper. 8.5/10 —> 9/10 for me |
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