The anime film The Garden of Words directed by Makoto Shinkai was released in Japan.
The Garden of Words gained international attention and was featured in various film festivals around the world after its release.
The Garden of Words was released on Blu-ray and DVD for home viewing.
Takao Akizuki, a high school student and aspiring shoemaker, meets Yukari Yukino, a mysterious woman, under the shelter of a garden pavilion on a rainy morning.
Takao and Yukari begin meeting regularly on rainy mornings in the garden, forming a unique bond as Takao works on shoe designs and Yukari shares her personal struggles.
Yukari reveals her personal difficulties at work and her struggles with life, deepening their emotional connection.
Takao becomes uncertain about the nature of their relationship and begins to distance himself, causing a rift between them.
After time apart, Takao and Yukari reunite in the garden, confessing their feelings and accepting their bond despite their age difference and social barriers.
