the Garden of sinners Chapter 2: …and nothing heart. (Murder Speculation Part A)

The Garden of Sinners, known in Japan as Kara no Kyoukai, is a series of anime films adapted from the light novel series by Kinoko Nasu. The second chapter, titled And Nothing Heart, was produced by the studio ufotable and released in 2008. The narrative serves as a prequel to the series, delving into the formative years of the protagonist Shiki Ryougi and her complex relationship with Mikiya Kokutou during their time in high school, providing essential context for the supernatural mysteries that unfold later.

The film is notable for its departure from the chronological order of the original novels, a stylistic choice intended to emphasize the emotional development of the characters. Directed by Takuya Nonaka with character designs by Tomonori Sudou, the production is highly regarded for its atmospheric cinematography and the intricate, melancholic score composed by Yuki Kajiura. Upon its release, it was well-received by the existing fanbase for maintaining the studio's high standards of animation quality while successfully distilling the introspective and often dense prose of Nasu's writing into a cinematic format.