Kotonoha no Niwa

The Garden of Words
言の葉の庭

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Synopsis

On rainy mornings, high school student Takao Akizuki skips class and travels to an enchanting garden nestled in the bustle of Tokyo. Aspiring to become a shoemaker, he spends his time sketching and studying designs. During one visit amid the verdant scenery, Akizuki encounters Yakari Yukino—a mystifying woman whose melancholic appearance captures the young boy's eye. Despite not introducing themselves, the two continue to meet at the same spot, gradually finding comfort in each other's presence. However, with the end of the rainy season approaching, Akizuki and Yukino must confront the uncertainties in their hearts as they find the courage to walk their own paths. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Kotonoha no Niwa was published in English as The Garden of Words by Vertical Inc. under the Vertical Comics imprint on October 28, 2014. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora, and in Spanish by Editorial Kamite on June 2, 2019.

Published

Apr 25, 2013 to Oct 25, 2013

Authors

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Yukari Yukino734 fan favorites
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In Kotonoha no Niwa, she is a mysterious 27-year-old woman Takao meets one rainy day in the garden. She spends her days with chocolate in one hand and a beer in the other. Their rainy morning meetings begin after she responds to Takao's greeting in classic verse. In Kimi no Na wa, she is Mitsuha, Tessie, and Sayaka's Japanese literature teacher. She teaches them the word "Kataware-doki," meaning "twilight" in the local Hida dialect. (Source: Official site, edit)
Takao Akizuki164 fan favorites
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A 15-year-old in his first year of high school. He hopes to become a shoemaker and practices on the side while he works his part-time job. His family circumstances have given him maturity beyond his years. He skips the first period of school on rainy days to think up new shoe designs in the garden. (Source: Official site)