The Garden of Words English Sub & Dub

About The Garden of Words

Here is what The Garden of Words (言の葉の庭) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, psychological and romance anime by CoMix Wave (2013). At its core: Some people revel and play in the rain; others dread it and hide at the first drop. For high school learner Takao, a summer shower is a source of artistic inspiration… but when he skips school in order to sketch in a rainy garden, Takao finds an even greater muse in Yukino.

More of the story: Despite the difference in their ages and lives, they strike up a comfortable relationship that slowly evolves as they randomly meet in the same garden whenever it rains. With the rainy season coming to a close, Takao wonders if there's enough time left to put his feelings into actions and words.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Takao Akizuki (Miyu Irino) and Yukari Yukino (Kana Hanazawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with CoMix Wave, which means the visual identity of The Garden of Words follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Miyu Irino voicing Takao Akizuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.