The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

Shiki Ryougi rescues Tomoe Enjou from a group of bullies, leading him to seek refuge in her home. Tomoe confesses to committing a murder, yet he is confused when the crime receives no media coverage and the victims appear to be alive and healthy. As Shiki and Tomoe attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding the event, they discover that the apartment building where the killings occurred is linked to an illusion. Meanwhile, Mikiya Kokutou investigates reports of screams coming from the building and the strange circumstances of the case.

Directed by Takayuki Hirao, this 2008 Japanese production was the first of two films he directed before making Pompo the Cinephile in 2021. The movie features the voices of Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Jouji Nakata, Tetsuya Kakihara, Koji Yusa, and Takako Honda. Produced by companies including ufotable, Aniplex, Kodansha, and TYPE-MOON, the film blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and thriller over a 114-minute runtime.

Audience reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 6,800 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 7.6/10 from 111 votes.