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The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording

2008Movie59 min

Animation
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A gripping, intricate animated movie about mystery and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

"No one can recover lost memories from oblivion."

January 1999: Apprentice mage Azaka Kokutou, Mikiya's younger sister, has been ordered by her mentor, Touko Aozaki, to investigate a certain incident in which fairies steal the memories of students at Azaka's school, Reien Academy. Azaka launches an investigation with the help of Shiki.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Dark Urban Fantasy
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Stylish Animation
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Complex Characters
  • Haunting Soundtrack
  • Deep Lore
  • Action & Suspense
  • Memory & Reality

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

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

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Facts

December 20, 2008 · 59 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 20, 2008
Runtime
59 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording?"

Questions about The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording

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Where can I stream The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording?

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

Is The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording 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 6 of 8 in its series, after The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral (2008) and before The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009).

Is The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording?

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: Oblivion Recording in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.