A thorough review of the emotion and beauty of the movie "Violet Evergarden"

"Violet Evergarden the Movie": A crystallization of moving tears and beautiful images

Released on September 18, 2020, Violet Evergarden the Movie is a moving anime film based on Kana Akatsuki's light novel. Distributed by Shochiku and animated by Kyoto Animation, the film delivered deep emotions and beautiful images to audiences in its 140-minute run. Directed by Taichi Ishidate and based on the original story by Kana Akatsuki, the film is beloved by many fans and has been highly praised for its tear-jerking story and beautiful visuals.

story

"Violet Evergarden the Movie" depicts the story after the TV series. The main character, Violet Evergarden, has prosthetic arms in place of those she lost in the war and works as an Auto Memory Doll. Through her job writing down people's thoughts, she searches for her own feelings and the meaning of the word "love." In the movie, as Violet receives a new request, her past and future intertwine, depicting her own growth and determination.

The story centers around the client that Violet takes on and the emotional conflict she faces through that client. The client, Erica Brown, asks Violet to write a letter to convey the feelings of her deceased sister. Through the letter, Violet overlaps Erica's sister's feelings with her own past, and reaffirms the meaning of her own "love." This story depicts Violet's process of coming to terms with herself and growing, deeply moving the audience.

character

Violet Evergarden: The main character. She lost both arms in the war, got prosthetics, and works as an Auto Memory Doll. She struggles to understand emotions and grows through her requests. Her purity and strength are the core of the story.

Gilbert Bougainvillea: Violet's mentor and the person who taught her the word "love". He went missing in the war, and Violet continues to believe that he is still alive. His presence is a source of emotional support for Violet and the driving force behind her actions.

Erica Brown: The client in the movie version. She asks Violet to write a letter to convey the feelings of her deceased sister. Her feelings intersect with Violet's past, deepening the story.

Visuals and Music

The visual beauty of "Violet Evergarden the Movie" is a testament to Kyoto Animation's technical prowess. The colorful backgrounds and detailed character designs draw the audience into the world of the story. The visual beauty of the scenes in which Violet writes letters and expresses her emotions touches the hearts of the audience.

Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story. The beautiful melody composed by Evan Karelius expresses Violet's emotions and deeply moves the audience. In particular, the music in the scene where Violet writes down Erica's sister's feelings is so moving that it brings tears to the eyes.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Violet Evergarden the Movie" has been highly praised by many audience members. In particular, the portrayal of Violet's growth and emotions has been highly praised, with many audience members shedding tears. The beautiful visuals and music have also been highly praised, making it a work that is both visually and aurally satisfying.

My personal impression is that this work made me think deeply about the meaning of "love" and "emotions." I was moved by Violet's purity and strength, and shed tears at her growth. I was also amazed by the high level of technology of Kyoto Animation, and was captivated by the beautiful images and music. I would recommend this work to anyone who seeks to be deeply moved.

Recommendation

To enjoy "Violet Evergarden the Movie," we recommend watching the TV series first. The TV series depicts Violet's past and growth, allowing you to understand the story of the movie more deeply. You can also get even deeper impressions by reading the original light novel.

In order to enjoy this work, we recommend it to those who like moving movies and anime. This is especially perfect for those who can enjoy works that depict deep emotions and beautiful images and music. In addition, it is also recommended for those who like works that have themes of war and human relationships.

Related Titles

In addition to the TV series and the movie version, the Violet Evergarden series also has OVAs and spin-off works. These works also depict Violet's growth and emotions, so you can enjoy the entire series.

In particular, the OVA "Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" depicts Violet's past, allowing viewers to gain a deeper understanding of her growth. In addition, the spin-off "Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" depicts Violet's growth through her new requests, making it a work that complements the story of the movie.

Conclusion

"Violet Evergarden the Movie" is a wonderful work that combines a moving story with beautiful visuals and music. The film has been praised for Violet's growth and emotional expression, and has brought many audience members to tears. This film is recommended for anyone looking for a moving experience, and you can be even more deeply moved by enjoying it together with the TV series and the original light novel. Please watch this film and be moved by Violet's purity and strength.