---
title: "The Garden of Words"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-garden-of-words-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198375
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 46
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Garden of Words (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-garden-of-words-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Garden of Words" is a Japanese romantic drama that follows the story of a young man training to become a shoemaker. This individual, who is still in school, skips class one day and spends time in a Japanese-style garden, where he engages in a creative activity. In this setting, he encounters a woman who is older than him, and they begin to see each other on a recurring basis. Their meetings are tied to a specific weather condition, and they develop a deeper connection with each other. As the story unfolds, the protagonist and the woman's relationship evolves, and they share their thoughts and feelings with each other. The film explores the themes of relationships and personal growth, set against the backdrop of the changing seasons.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young shoemaking student and an older mysterious woman connect exclusively on rainy days."

### Why Watch
- features beautiful animation
- explores a developing relationship between two unique characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a very short runtime
- deals with a bittersweet storyline
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of personal struggles and emotional intimacy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: melancholic, romantic, intimate, reflective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Makoto Shinkai
- **Networks / Studios**: CoMix Wave Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyu Irino** as *Takao Akizuki (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Yukari Yukino (voice)*
- **Fumi Hirano** as *Takao's Mother (voice)*
- **Takeshi Maeda** as *Takao's Brother (voice)*
- **Yuka Terasaki** as *Takao's Brother's Girlfriend (voice)*
- **Takanori Hoshino** as *Teacher Itou (voice)*
- **Suguru Inoue** as *Matsumoto (voice)*
- **Megumi Han** as *Satou (voice)*
- **Mikako Komatsu** as *Aizawa (voice)*
- **Yuki Hayashi** as *Moriyama (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a young shoemaking student who unexpectedly meets an older woman in a Japanese-style garden on rainy days.

### Q: When is the film set?
The story takes place during the rainy season.

### Q: Who do the main characters meet?
A shoemaking student named Takao meets an older, mysterious woman named Yukino.

### Q: How often do the characters meet?
They see each other again and again, but only on rainy days without arranging times.

### Q: What is Takao training to become?
Takao is training to become a shoemaker.

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