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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 6.9  (2,852)

The Garden of Sinners, also known as Kara no Kyoukai, is a dark and complex anime series released in 2007. The show is an adaptation of a series of light novels written by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. The Garden of Sinners follows the story of a teenage girl named Shiki Ryougi, who possesses a unique ability called the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. With her mysterious and dangerous powers, Shiki gets wrapped up in a series of supernatural events that threaten the balance between the worlds of the living and the dead.

The story of The Garden of Sinners is told in a non-linear fashion, with each episode jumping back and forth in time. This unconventional storytelling style adds to the overall enigmatic and eerie tone of the show. The series is set in a modern-day Tokyo, where Shiki is a recent high school graduate living with her foster family. However, Shiki has never had an easy life. As a child, she was involved in a tragic accident that left her with a split personality. Her alternate personality, known as SHIKI, is violent and aggressive, while Shiki herself is reserved and introverted.

Despite her struggles, Shiki is eventually recruited by a group of investigators called the Garan no Dou to help them solve supernatural crimes. The Garan no Dou is led by a man named Touko Aozaki, a powerful sorceress who designs and creates magical artifacts. Touko recognizes Shiki's potential and becomes her mentor, teaching her to harness and control her unique Mystic Eye abilities.

As Shiki becomes more involved in the Garan no Dou's investigations, she encounters a number of bizarre and supernatural creatures, including ghosts, demons, and vampires. Each episode presents a new case for Shiki and her fellow investigators to solve, each one more challenging and dangerous than the last. Along the way, Shiki also discovers secrets about her own past and her family's involvement in the supernatural world.

One of the most striking aspects of The Garden of Sinners is its production quality. The animation is sleek and fluid, with vibrant colors and striking visual effects. The show uses a lot of dark, moody lighting and atmospheric music to set a tone of tension and mystery. The voice acting is also top-notch, with Maaya Sakamoto giving a standout performance as Shiki. Kenichi Suzumura and Takako Honda also deliver strong performances as Shiki's friends and fellow investigators, Mikiya Kokutou and Azaka Kokutou, respectively.

The themes explored in The Garden of Sinners are deep and often philosophical. The show delves into topics such as morality, the nature of existence, and the balance between life and death. These themes are tackled in a thought-provoking and often profound way, giving the show a level of depth that is rare in anime. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each with their own struggles and motivations.

Overall, The Garden of Sinners is a must-watch for fans of dark, supernatural anime. Its unique storytelling style and stunning visuals make it a stand-out series, and its exploration of complex themes will leave viewers thinking long after the final episode. The series is not for the faint of heart, as it contains graphic violence, gore, and sexual content. However, for those who can handle its darker aspects, The Garden of Sinners is a truly unforgettable experience.

the Garden of sinners is a series that ran for 1 seasons (9 episodes) between December 1, 2007 and on Anime Strike

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Recalled Out Summer
9. Recalled Out Summer
September 28, 2013
August 1998. At this moment, serial bomber Meruka Kuramitsu is certain of victory. Flip a switch. In the ensuing explosion, Shiki Ryougi's body will scatter into pieces. Can Shiki survive the battle against this person with precognitive power?
Epilogue
8. Epilogue
February 2, 2011
March 1999: Mikiya Kokutou meets "Shiki Ryougi" again at the same place where he met her for the first time four years ago...
Murder Speculation Part B (...not nothing heart.)
7. Murder Speculation Part B (...not nothing heart.)
August 8, 2009
In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
Oblivion Recording (Fairy Tale.)
6. Oblivion Recording (Fairy Tale.)
December 20, 2008
January 1999: Apprentice mage Azaka Kokutou, Mikiya's younger sister, has been ordered by her mentor, Touko Aozaki, to investigate a certain incident in which fairies steal the memories of students at Azaka's school, Reien Academy. Azaka launches an investigation with the help of Shiki.
Paradox Paradigm
5. Paradox Paradigm
August 16, 2008
In November 1998, a double homicide occurs at the newly constructed Ogawa apartment complex. Shiki meets a boy named Tomoe Enjou, a runaway who claims to be the murderer, and lets him use her apartment as his hideout. From that day onward, their strange cohabitation begins. Coincidentally, Mikiya Kokutou is investigating a tip regarding the murder at that unique apartment complex...
The Hollow Shrine (garan-no-dou.)
4. The Hollow Shrine (garan-no-dou.)
May 24, 2008
June 1998: After spending two years in a coma caused by a traffic accident, Shiki Ryougi awakens with amnesia. She is visited by Touko Aozaki, a wizard and proprietor of a studio called Garan no Dou. Shiki has lost not only the memory of her accident, but also any real sense that she's even alive. Strangely, enigmatic beings begin to attack her...
Remaining Sense of Pain (ever cry, never life.)
3. Remaining Sense of Pain (ever cry, never life.)
February 9, 2008
On a solemn night in July 1998, teenager Fujino Asagami is mercilessly raped by a street gang in a dilapidated bar. No matter what physical or sexual abuse they deal, however, the girl regards her captors with the same apathetic expression. The next day, mangled bodies are discovered in that same building, so torn apart that investigators find it infeasible to even consider the culprit human...
Murder Speculation Part A (...and nothing heart.)
2. Murder Speculation Part A (...and nothing heart.)
December 29, 2007
In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou passes a young woman during a late night stroll in the snow. Clad in a striking white kimono and bearing an enigmatic gaze, Shiki Ryougi smiles at Mikiya who stares back with curiosity. As they become acquaintances through lunchtime conversations, Shiki begins opening up to him, with Mikiya learning about her unique upbringing.
Overlooking View (Thanatos.)
1. Overlooking View (Thanatos.)
December 1, 2007
In September 1998, a string of seemingly random suicides leaves Japan baffled and devastated. But a detective agency specializing in paranormal occurrences notices that there are a few glaring, disturbing similarities tying the deceptively unrelated cases together: All the victims are schoolgirls, and all of them have jumped to their deaths from atop the condemned Fujou Building...
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Where to Watch the Garden of sinners
the Garden of sinners is available for streaming on the Anime Strike website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch the Garden of sinners on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    December 1, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (2,852)