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The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1

2007Movie1 h 0 min

Animation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A gripping, intricate animated movie about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

"Have you ever wanted to kill someone?"

August 1995: Mikiya first meets Shiki in a white kimono during a snowing day. Later on, at the high school freshmen ceremony, Mikiya sees Shiki in the crowd and chases after her, introducing himself to her. But Shiki hides a big secret: A wave of bizarre murders occur around many loose ends, and no suspects. there are still many questions: Who to believe? Who is the murderer? What is the secret of Shiki? and especially: Who is SHIKI?

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Supernatural Murders
  • Complex Characters
  • Intriguing Premise
  • Visually Striking
  • Atmospheric Soundtrack
  • Crime Investigation

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Takuya Nonaka
Written by
Kinoko Nasu, Masaki Hiramatsu
Produced by
Hikaru Kondou, Takashi Takeuchi, Atsuhiro Iwakami
Music by
Yuki Kajiura

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 29, 2007 · 1 h 0 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 29, 2007
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Crime, Romance, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1?"

Questions about The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 a sequel?

  1. The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View (2007)
  2. The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007)
  3. The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain (2008)
  4. The Garden of Sinners: The Hollow Shrine (2008)
  5. The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral (2008)
  6. The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008)
  7. The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)
  8. The Garden of Sinners: Epilogue (2010)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 8 in its series, after The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View (2007) and before The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain (2008).

Is The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for ambiguity.

Is The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.