Of Words (dub) Episode 1 — The Garden

While ( Kotonoha no Niwa ) is a single 46-minute film rather than an episodic series, its story follows a clear emotional progression often discussed by fans in parts. The English dub is widely available and features a performance that captures the film's intense emotional climax. Plot Summary: The First Meeting

The story begins with Takao Akizuki, a 15-year-old high school student and aspiring shoemaker. On rainy mornings, he skips his first class to sketch shoe designs in the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. During one of these sessions, he encounters Yukari Yukino, a mysterious 27-year-old woman drinking beer and eating chocolate. They begin a series of unplanned meetings that occur only on rainy days, forming a bond without initially knowing each other's names or backgrounds. Core Themes and Symbols The Garden of Words (Dub) Episode 1