The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1

The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1

2007 · 60 min · JA · 6.7 (118 votes)
Dir. Takuya Nonaka · Starring Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Jouji Nakata, Takako Honda, Hiroki Touchi, Makoto Yasumura · Music Yuki Kajiura · The Garden of Sinners Collection

“"Have you ever wanted to kill someone?"”

AnimationActionCrimeRomanceMystery

August 1995: Mikiya first meets Shiki in a white kimono during a snowing day. Later on, at the high school freshmen ceremony, Mikiya sees Shiki in the crowd and chases after her, introducing himself to her. But Shiki hides a big secret: A wave of bizarre murders occur around many loose ends, and no suspects. there are still many questions: Who to believe? Who is the murderer? What is the secret of Shiki? and especially: Who is SHIKI?

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A stylish, atmospheric anime that blends supernatural mystery with gritty crime. It's a brooding, intense watch, perfect for diving into a complex narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end.

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