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In a nutshell, "Violet Evergarden" is the story of Violet, a 14-year-old girl who has only known war, struggling to learn about "love". Violet was assigned to a harsh mission on the battlefield with her superior officer Gilbert, and was seriously injured, losing both arms. She somehow managed to survive, but when she woke up, the war was over and her hands had become prosthetics...
Then, Gilbert's best friend, Claudia Hodgins, appeared before Violet. Hodgins, who was asked by Gilbert to look after Violet, decides to have her work as a letter writer, or doll, at the CH Postal Company that he founded. Violet develops emotions and grows through letters, which connect people.
Introducing the main characters!
Here is a brief introduction to the main characters that appear in "Violet Evergarden".
Violet Evergarden
The protagonist of this work. He works at the CH Postal Company as a letter writer for a service called an "Auto Memory Doll". She is a beautiful girl with blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes, but she is expressionless and gives off a somewhat fragile impression. She is an orphan found on the battlefield, and because she has lived her life as a weapon to kill people, she lacks "emotions".
Gilbert gave her the name Violet Evergarden, as she had no name. She has special feelings for Gilbert, who was the first person to treat her as a girl, but as she does not know what "love" is, she does not know the true nature of those feelings.
Claudia Hodgins
Gilbert's best friend and the president of CH Postal Company. He was originally a lieutenant colonel in the army, and is taking care of Violet at Gilbert's request. He has a kind personality and cares for Violet.
Gilbert Bougainvillea
He is Violet's superior officer and an army major. When Violet was injured and lost both her arms, they were both on a mission and went missing. On the battlefield, he told Violet, "I love you with all my heart."
Three things to look out for in "Violet Evergarden"!
For those who are about to watch "Violet Evergarden", here are three points to pay particular attention to in this masterpiece.
Violet's Growth
First of all, the most important point of the anime version is "Violet's growth". In order to understand the meaning of Gilbert's words "I love you with all my heart" when they parted ways, Violet takes a job as a letter writer, meets various people and grows rapidly.
At first, she is unable to understand people's emotions, and customers complain about her. She can only write letters like reports at doll school and is unable to graduate. However, she meets kind people and develops "emotions." In the early part of the story, the emotionless Violet sheds tears thinking of someone, and the viewer is moved to tears.
Changes in the people around Violet
Violet grew up in an environment where she could not develop emotions, so she has a pure heart like a baby. Some people around her cannot accept her at first, but her purity and dedication gradually emerge. Please pay attention to the people who are influenced by Violet in the story and are moved by the message of love.
Beautiful artwork and music that livens up the work
Violet Evergarden is a masterpiece by Kyoto Animation, which is known for its artwork. From the sparkle in the characters' eyes to the movement of their hair, the beauty of the sky and the vividness of nature...the artwork draws the viewer in. The work is inspired by medieval Europe, so even the buildings and accessories are carefully crafted! The orchestra that plays at the climax of the work doubles the excitement! The tear-jerking story is complemented by beautiful artwork and heartwarming background music, making you even more immersed in the world of "Violet Evergarden".
Summary of Highlights of "Violet Evergarden"
The highlights of "Violet Evergarden" are Violet's growth, the changes in the people around her, and the artwork and music that liven up the story. But I don't think that's all! "Love" is something we're all familiar with, but when asked what it means, it can be difficult to understand... This work is a story that makes us think about such "love". I hope you will watch Violet Evergarden and feel a variety of different things!
