The Garden Of Sinners (Kara no Kyoukai) is one of the few rare supernatural-mystery series that tells an interesting story with plenty of mystery and intrigue to keep the viewers confused but engaged. Kara no Kyoukai has it all: a perfect series length that doesn’t drag or feel too short, fully fleshed-out characters, superb writing, brilliant animation, and soundtrack.
The series’s anime adaptation is divided into several films. Each film takes place in the same universe but with a different plot. In addition, each movie ends with enough ambiguity to keep the viewer guessing about what happens next. However, the story quality isn’t the only thing that sets Kara no Kyoukai apart from other anime. Dark and gritty themes, violence, supernatural, mystery, and thriller all play a significant part in creating the show’s flavor.
If you are thinking of giving The Garden Of Sinners (Kara no Kyoukai) anime series a try, here’s a guide to help you watch it in the correct order.
The Garden Of Sinners (Kara no Kyoukai) Watch Order:
1. the Garden of sinners Chapter 1: Overlooking View
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 1: Fukan Fuukei
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
2. the Garden of sinners Chapter 2: Murder Speculation Part A
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 2: Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen)
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
3. the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: Remaining Sense of Pain
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 3: Tsuukaku Zanryuu
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
4. the Garden of sinners Chapter 4: The Hollow Shrine
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 4: Garan no Dou
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
5. the Garden of sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 5: Mujun Rasen
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
6. the Garden of sinners Chapter 6: Oblivion Recording
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 6: Boukyaku Rokuon
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
7. the Garden of sinners Remix -Gate of seventh heaven- (Optional)
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai Remix: Gate of Seventh Heaven
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
Note: The Garden Of Sinners (Kara no Kyoukai) anime movie series have a confusing story. I recommended watching The Garden of sinners Remix: Gate of seventh heaven if you are still unsure what is happening. It’s a recap of the first six movies to give viewers a short summary.
8. the Garden of sinners Chapter 7: Murder Speculation Part B
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
9. the Garden of sinners Chapter 8: The Final Chapter
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai 8: Shuushou
Episodes: 1 (Special)
10. the Garden of sinners -recalled out summer-
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai Movie: Mirai Fukuin
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
11. the Garden of sinners -recalled out summer- extra chorus
Alternate Title: Kara no Kyoukai Movie: Mirai Fukuin – Extra Chorus
Episodes: 1 (Special)
Kara no Kyoukai is a dark fantasy anime series adapted from the light novel series of the same name written by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi.
Synopsis: Shiki Ryogi is a member of the Ryogi family and has two personalities, one male and one female. Her male counterpart is more violent and outspoken, whereas Shiki’s female counterpart is more introverted and withdrawn. Then, one day, she got involved in an accident, leaving her in a coma for two years. Awoke from her coma, she discovers that her male counterpart is dead, and she now possesses Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, which allows her to see the death of everything in existence.
Troubled by all the happenings after the accident, Shiki distances herself from others and adopts a cold demeanor resembling her male counterpart. Seeing this, Touko Aozaki, a magus who runs a detective agency dealing with supernatural events, hires Shiki to help her and get close to her. Now employed as an investigator for Touko Aozaki’s agency, Shiki assists Touko in solving the various mystery occurring in the town.
