Kara no Kyoukai Movie 2: Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen)
English title: The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1
Japanese title: 劇場版 空の境界 the Garden of sinners 第二章『殺人考察（前）』
Alternative titles: Kara no Kyoukai: The Garden of Sinners Movie 2, Borderline of Emptiness: Murder Speculation, The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder, The Garden of Sinners: …and nothing heart.
Type: Movie
Source: Light novel
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Dec 29, 2007
Duration: 1 hr
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studios: ufotable
Producers: Aniplex, Kodansha, Notes
Licensors: Aniplex of America
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense
Themes: Urban Fantasy

In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou passes a young woman during a late night stroll in the snow. Clad in a striking white kimono and bearing an enigmatic gaze, Shiki Ryougi smiles at Mikiya who stares back with curiosity. Later that spring, Mikiya notices Shiki at his high school entrance ceremony, and they become acquaintances through lunchtime conversations. As Shiki begins opening up to him, Mikiya learns about her unique upbringing.

Meanwhile, a series of unprecedented murders takes place across Mifune City. Seemingly related, these murders are particularly brutal and warrant a large scale police investigation. Because of his cousin's work as a police investigator, Mikiya is given insight into the investigation. Concerned for Shiki's safety, Mikiya decides to monitor her actions, but in doing so, he stumbles upon a truly frightening discovery that changes his life forever.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Includes claymation short which was shown before the movie in theaters.