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The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

2008Movie1 h 54 min

Animation
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

An intricate, deeply unsettling action movie about mystery and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

"This spiral called Life, accumulated over several miracles and opportunities."

Tomoe Enjou is attacked by bullies from his old school and saved by Shiki Ryougi. He asks her to hide him at her place and admits that he killed someone. Several days later, there are still no broadcasts about the murder as if it didn't happen... and when the victims are found, they're alive and unharmed.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Philosophical Anime
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Complex Plot
  • Existential Horror
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Metaphysical Investigation

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

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

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Facts

August 16, 2008 · 1 h 54 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
August 16, 2008
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Animation, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral?"

Questions about The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

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Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral?

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

Is The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral 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 5 of 8 in its series, after The Garden of Sinners: The Hollow Shrine (2008) and before The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008).

Can I half-watch The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Is The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.