![]() ![]() Back when I was still living in Tokyo (circa 2004-9), Shinjuku was one of my main stomping grounds ( the film school I was attending is located nearby in Takadanobaba ), so these lovely illustrations of the area definitely brings back a lot of great memories and nostalgia for me. The backdrop of the film is set primarily in locations around Shinjuku (in particular Shinjuku Gyoen), one of the busiest areas in central Tokyo. A total of 140 pieces are showcased in this book, together with a small collection of select storyboards, character and color design sheets and more. Which this book delivers, and then some the background art pieces are nothing sort of stunning. A picture book was released back in 2013, which I reviewed here, but only a proper, dedicated art book can do justice to the sheer volume of art created for the film. It is unclear why this art book is only now published, some 8 years after the movie’s release, but I’m nonetheless elated that it is. The Garden Of Words (Kotonoha No Niwa/言の葉の庭) is a 2013 animated film by Makoto Shinkai of Your Name / Weathering With You fame. ![]()
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