Synopsis
In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou passes a young woman during a late night stroll in the snow. Clad in a striking white kimono and bearing an enigmatic gaze, Shiki Ryougi smiles at Mikiya who stares back with curiosity. Later that spring, Mikiya notices Shiki at his high school entrance ceremony, and they become acquaintances through lunchtime conversations. As Shiki begins opening up to him, Mikiya learns about her unique upbringing. Meanwhile, a series of unprecedented murders takes place...
Background
Includes claymation short which was shown before the movie in theaters.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA chance encounter in the snow leads to a deadly dance with destiny and murder.
The winter of 1995 in Mifune City is unusually cold, but Mikiya Kokutou's blood runs even colder when he encounters Shiki Ryougi in a snow-covered park. Her porcelain skin and knowing eyes leave him intrigued, and fate brings them together again at his high school entrance ceremony. As they share lunches and stories, Mikiya learns of Shiki's peculiar upbringing and the dark secrets she harbors. Shiki is a girl burdened with a power she barely understands, and Mikiya finds himself drawn into her orbit despite the danger it presents. Meanwhile, a string of gruesome murders plagues Mifune City, baffling the police and terrorizing the populace. Mikiya's cousin works on the case, giving him a glimpse into the gruesome details. As Mikiya grows closer to Shiki, he can't shake the feeling that she's somehow connected to the killings. Driven by a mix of concern and morbid curiosity, Mikiya begins to investigate Shiki, unaware that he's about to uncover a truth that will shatter his perception of reality and forever bind him to the enigmatic girl with the killer's gaze.
melancholyphilosophicalurban fantasybloodyromantic
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceGraphic depictions of murder victims including dismemberment and blood; several on-screen killings with supernatural elements.
strong
Disturbing themesPsychological horror around dissociation, identity fragmentation, and a protagonist with homicidal impulses she struggles to control.
moderate
LanguageOccasional strong profanity in subtitles during tense confrontations.
A supernatural mystery centered on brutal serial murders and a teenage girl who may be the killer, featuring explicit gore and heavy psychological themes about split identity and violent impulses. The atmospheric horror and graphic violence make it unsuitable for younger teens despite minimal sexual content.
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The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1 has 1 episodes.
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1 is currently finished airing.
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1 was produced by ufotable.
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1 aired Dec 29, 2007.
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1 is based on a Light novel.
A supernatural mystery centered on brutal serial murders and a teenage girl who may be the killer, featuring explicit gore and heavy psychological themes about split identity and violent impulses. The atmospheric horror and graphic violence make it unsuitable for younger teens despite minimal sexual content.
