The Garden Of Words
The Garden Of Words Introduction L oneliness often brings out the worst in us. In Makoto's Shinkai's The Garden Of Words , loneliness renders our lead characters helpless against their worries and struggles. However, as the rain falls on the roof of the shelter, a safe space is created, and our two leads start to connect, and in turn, escape from their loneliness. Review At first glance, this might seem like a normal love story. Outcast boy meets outcast girl, and they end happily ever after. However, that is certainly not the case. Shinkai's nuance shines here, as he elevates the story to a level higher. Instead of there being romance between our leads, there is instead a more pure longing and companionship between them. As they connect, our two leads experience growth and change for the better. The simplistic beauty of The Garden Of Words works to great effect, as the lives of our leads are presented in their purest form. The animation is stunning, with every single shot...