History Anime / TheGardenOfWords

* AirplaneOfLove: One of the final shots of the film is Takao on the school rooftop watching a distant plane as he reflects on his feelings for Yukari.

* CameraAbuse: There are a few shots of raindrops getting on the "camera".

* FeetFirstIntroduction: The first we see of Yukari is her feet and shoes as seen from Takao's POV. A nice touch on the "getting on your feet" symbolism in the movie.
* FlyawayShot: From the park into the sky before the WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue.

* GRatedSex: The scene where Takao holds Yukari's foot to measure it and sketch its outline is filmed very erotically. From a thematic perspective, this scene is a turning point in the two's relationship and an increase in their level of intimacy.

* SnowMeansLove: The final shot of the film is Takao in a snowed-over Shinjuku Gyoen declaring his resolve to find Yukari again someday when he's more mature.

* TimeCompressionMontage: 10 minutes in there is a montage of key shots showing Takao during the monsoon season at school, [[HardWorkMontage working on his shoes]], and [[FallingInLoveMontage meeting Yukari at the park]].

* BittersweetEnding: Despite Takao and Yukari's time together allowing them to inspire one another and provide the other with an emotional outlet, [[spoiler:the two eventually go their separate ways. Yukari moves to a southern part of Japan, and Takao continues to follow his dreams of becoming a shoemaker, resolving to see her again in the future]].

* FootFocus: Aside from Takao being an aspiring shoemaker, Yukari's (often fancy) shoes and feet get highlighted in several scenes as part of the theme of her metaphorically learning to walk again. There is also a prominent scene at the apex of their meetings at the park where Takao takes Yukari's measurements as part of a promise to make her a pair of shoes, with shots if him holding her feet and sketching an outline as she stands on a park bench.

* InternalHomage: About two-thirds through the film, after [[spoiler:the truth about Yukari's identity]] is revealed, we get a shot of Takao getting off the train at Shinjuku Station and walking to Shinjuku Gyoen that is nearly identical to the opening shot of the film [[spoiler:except for his new injuries.]]

* TheReveal: While initially appearing as a mysterious older woman, Yukari is in fact [[spoiler:a former literature teacher at Takao's school]] who left in psychological shambles due to false rumors about a relationship with someone underage.

* TimeCompressionMontage: 10 minutes in there is a montage of key shots showing the male lead during the Kanto monsoon season at school, [[HardWorkMontage working on his shoes project]], and [[FallingInLoveMontage meeting the female lead at the park]].

* TimeCompressionMontage: 10 minutes in there is a montage of key shots showing the male lead during the Kanto monsoon xxkkkseason at school, [[HardWorkMontage working on his shoes project]], and [[FallingInLoveMontage meeting the female lead at the park]].

* TheReveal: While initially appearing as a mysterious older woman, Yukari is in fact [[spoiler:a former literature teacher at Takao's school who left in psychological shambles due to false rumors about a relationship with a student]].

* TimeCompressionMontage: 10 minutes in there is a montage of key shots showing the male lead during the Kanto raining season at school, [[HardWorkMontage working on his shoes project]], and [[FallingInLoveMontage meeting the female lead at the park]].

* GRatedSex: The scene where Takao holds Yukari's feet to measure it and sketch its outline is filmed very erotically. From a thematic perspective, this scene is a turning point in the two's relationship, and how intimate the two are in this scene show this very clearly.

Released in May 2013, ''The Garden of Words'' is the fifth film Creator/MakotoShinkai has directed. The film follows Takao Akizuki (voiced by Creator/MiyuIrino), a fifteen-year-old student aspiring to be a shoemaker. On rainy days, Takao skips his morning classes and spends his time in Shinjuku Gyoen, a Japanese-style garden. During one of his excursions, he encounters Yukari Yukino (voiced by Creator/KanaHanazawa), a twenty-seven year old woman. As the two encounter each other more frequently, they gradually open up to one another and confide in one another their problems, finding comfort in the other's presence in spite of their age differences.

Released in May 2013, ''The Garden of Words'' is the fifth film Creator/MakotoShinkai has directed. The film follows Takao Akizuki, a fifteen-year-old student aspiring to be a shoemaker. On rainy days, Takao skips his morning classes and spends his time in Shinjuku Gyoen, a Japanese-style garden. During one of his excursions, he encounters Yukari Yukino, a twenty-seven year old woman. As the two encounter each other more frequently, they gradually open up to one another and confide in one another their problems, finding comfort in the other's presence in spite of their age differences.

Released in May 2013, ''The Garden of Words'' is the fifth film Creator/MakotoShinkai has directed. The film follows Takao Akizuki, a fifteen-year-old student aspiring to be a shoemaker. On rainy days, Takao skips his morning classes and spends his time in Shinjuku Gyoen, a Japanese-style garden. During one of his excursions, he encounters Yukari Yukino, a twenty-seven year old woman. As the two encounter each other more frequently, they gradually open up to one another and confide in one another their problems, finding comfort in the other's presence despite their age differences.

* SceneryPorn: In keeping with Creator/MakotoShinkai's style, ''The Garden of Words'' features incredibly vivid and detailed settings, making use of the weather and lighting to accentuate the gardens, cityscape and even the interior shots.

* BittersweetEnding: Despite Takao and Yukari's time together allowing them to inspire one another and provide the other with an emotional outlet, [[spoiler: the two eventually go their separate ways. Yukari moves to a southern part of Japan, and Takao continues to follow his dreams of becoming a shoemaker, resolving to see her again in the future]].

* CooldownHug: Yukino embraces Takao at the film's climax (the first contact they make in the film), stopping the latter's [[spoiler: TheReasonYouSuckSpeech and tearfully thanks him for helping her learn to walk again in the darkest time of her life]].
* CueTheSun: A momentary break in the storm allows sunshine to illuminate Takao and Yukari [[spoiler: after the former finishes venting his frustrations to her outside her apartment. The sunlight falling unto Yukari's face mirrors her finally opening up to Takao]].

* KarmaHoudini: Aizawa and her gang of friends manage to escape the repercussions of spreading rumors [[spoiler: about Yukari]], getting away with it because their school regarded its reputation as more important than the well-being of one of their teachers. They go unpunished even after Takao gets into a fight with them, although the real damage had already been done by that point.

* TheReveal: While initially appearing as a mysterious older woman, Yukari is in fact [[spoiler: a former literature teacher at Takao's school who left in psychological shambles due to false rumors about a relationship with a student]].

** Takao initially sees Yukari as an interesting individual who lives in a more mature and adventurous world than his own. Even after discovering that [[spoiler: she's a teacher at his school]], his feelings do not wane.

* UltimateJobSecurity: Takao initially assumes that because of Yukari's capacity to skip work so frequently, her job must be a reasonably secure one. [[spoiler: In fact, she's on paid academic leave pending formal resignation.]]

!!The Garden of Tropes:

''The Garden of Words'' marks a return to the style Shinkai employed in ''Anime/FiveCentimetersPerSecond'', illustrating how factors such as age may contribute to separation and the loneliness that individuals may experience in their lives. The soundtrack is composed by Daisuke Kashiwa and the film itself is licensed by Creator/SentaiFilmworks.

''The Garden of Words'' marks a return to the style Shinkai employed in ''Anime/FiveCentimetersPerSecond'', illustrating how factors such as age may contribute to separation and the loneliness that individuals may experience in their lives. The soundtrack is composed by Daisuke Kashiwa and the film itself is licensed by Sentai Filmworks.

!''The Garden of Words'' provides examples of:

* AdultsAreUseless: The adults present in the film do very little to assist Takao; his mother is an often absent ditz chasing romances and contributing little to household finances, and his brother is well meaning but somewhat condescending, and moves out halfway through the film. As for Yukari, despite her age she does not fit in with the adult world, finding herself unable to solve her own problems, and her coworkers did nothing about the rumors that forced her out of the school.

* HairColorDissonance: Yukari's hair has a green tint to it here, but her cameo in ''Anime/YourName'' makes it clear it's supposed to be black.

* AdultsAreUseless: The adults present in the film do very little to assist Takao; his mother is an often absent ditz chasing romances and contributing little to household finances, and his brother is well meaning but somewhat condescending. As for Yukari, despite her age she does not fit in with the adult world, finding herself unable to solve her own problems.

* LonelyPianoPiece: As much of the movie focuses on loneliness, all of the soundtrack music (except the catchy credits outro) are lonely piano pieces.

* AdultsAreUseless: The adults present in the film do very little to assist Takao; his mother is an often absent ditz chasing romances and contributes little to household finances, and his brother is well meaning but somewhat condescending. As for Yukari, despite her age she does not fit in with the adult world, finding herself unable to solve her own problems.

Released in May 2013, ''The Garden of Words'' is the fifth film Creator/MakotoShinkai has directed. The film follows Takao Akizuki, a fifteen-year-old first year high school student in Tokyo aspiring to be a shoemaker. On rainy days, Takao skips his early and spends his time in a garden, Shinjuku Gyoen. During one of his excursions, he encounters Yukari Yukino, a twenty-seven year old woman. As the two encounter each other more frequently, they gradually open up to one another and confide in one another their problems, finding comfort in the other's presence despite their age differences.

''The Garden of Words'' marks a return to the style Shinkai employed in ''Anime/FiveCentimetersPerSecond'', illustrating how factors such as age may contribute to separation and the loneliness that individuals may experience in their lives. The anime is licensed by Sentai Filmworks. The music is composed by Daisuke Kashiwa.

* AdultsAreUseless: The adults present in the film do very little to assist Takao; his mother is an often absent ditz chasing romances and contributing little to household finances, and his brother is well meaning but somewhat condescending. As for Yukari, despite her age she does not fit in with the adult world, finding herself unable to solve her own problems.

''The Garden of Words'' marks a return to the style Shinkai employed in ''Anime/FiveCentimetersPerSecond'', illustrating how factors such as age may contribute to separation and the loneliness that individuals may experience in their lives. The anime is licensed by Sentai Filmworks.

Released in May 2013, ''The Garden of Words'' is the fifth film Creator/MakotoShinkai has directed. The film follows Takao Akizuki, a fifteen-year-old student aspiring to be a shoemaker. On rainy days, Takao skips classes and spends his time in a Japanese-style garden. During one of his excursions, he encounters Yukari Yukino, a twenty-seven year old woman. As the two encounter each other more frequently, they gradually open up to one another and confide in one another their problems, finding comfort in the other's presence despite their age differences.

* AdultsAreUseless: The adults present in the film do very little to assist Takao in their troubles, and despite her age, Yukari does not fit in with the adult world, finding herself unable to solve her own problems.

* BlatantLies: Yukari states that she's meeting an old woman in the park when one of her colleagues inquires about what she's doing.

* CueTheSun: A momentrary break in the storm allows sunshine to illuminate Takao and Yukari [[spoiler: after the former finishes venting his frustrations to her outside her apartment. The sunlight falling unto Yukari's face mirrors her finally opening up to Takao]].
* EmpathicEnvironment: [[EnvironmentalSymbolism The weather directly mirrors the mood within the story]]. Takao and Yukari spend rainy mornings peacefully together. A storm rages on outside as the two come to terms with their emotions, and golden sunbeams are cast upon them after the two [[spoiler:reconcile at the film's climax]].

* FootFocus: Lots of FootFocus.
* HappyRain: Takao and Yukari enjoy rainy days more than sunny day and only meet up when it rains.

* KarmaHoudini: Aizawa and her gang of friends manage to escape the repercussions of spreading rumours [[spoiler: about Yukari]], getting away with it because their school regarded its reputation as more important than the well-being of one of their teachers. They go unpunished even after Takao gets into a fight with them, although the real damage had already been done by this point.
* LeavingYouToFindMyself: After the events at the film's climax, both Yukari and Takao have gone their separate ways and begin pursuing their own dreams and aspirations.

* MysteriousWoman: Takao considers Yukari to be the personification of the adult world, mysterious and distant.

* TheReveal: While initially appearing as a mysterious older woman, Yukari is in fact [[spoiler: a literature teacher at Takao's school]].

* TheStinger: A scene after the credits show Takao at the meeting place in the park at winter, leaving a pair of new shoes and a letter for Yukari.

* TheyCallMeMisterTibbs: Yukari gives a distant, willful response that she is to be referred to as "Miss Yukino" following Takao's [[spoiler:declaration of love]] with the intent of reaffirming that there is a professional distance between them.

* UltimateJobSecurity: Takao initially assumes that because of Yukari's capacity to skip work so frequently, her job must be a reasonably secure one.

* WouldHitAGirl: Takao hits Aizawa after the latter gloats about [[spoiler:getting Yukari kicked out of school.]]

* DownerEnding: Not exactly here, but Yukari's presence in Itomori in ''YourName'' means that she [[spoiler: probably died when Tiamat split]]. Granted, [[spoiler: the disaster was averted by the time reboot, so she may have lived, but the original timeline may still exist...]]

* DownerEnding: Not exactly here, but Yukari's presence in Itomori in ''KimiNoNaWa'' means that she [[spoiler: probably died when Tiamat split]]. Granted, [[spoiler: the disaster was averted by the time reboot, so she may have lived, but the original timeline may still exist...]]