The anime "Violet Evergarden" was released in 2018 and has been highly praised both in Japan and overseas. Many viewers have been touched by the beautiful animation and delicate psychological portrayal. In this article, we'll share information about the plot of the movie "Violet Evergarden," scheduled for release in 2020!
What is "Violet Evergarden"?
The protagonist, Violet, is an orphan who couldn't even speak when she met Gilbert Bougainvillea. She didn't know how to speak, and she lacked the emotions that humans should have. Possessing high physical abilities, from a young age Violet was used by Gilbert's brother Dietfried as a "tool to kill people on the battlefield."
However, when Gilbert found out about this, he took her in, taught her language, and treated her like a person. As a result, Violet considers Gilbert more important than anything else, and when they fight together on the battlefield, she is willing to risk her life to protect him.
Violet Evergarden is set in a world shortly after the end of this war, where Violet works for a letter-writing service. At first, she causes problems because she is unable to understand other people's emotions, but she works hard and grows as she tries to understand the meaning of Gilbert's final words, "I love you with all my heart."
The anime focuses on Violet's growth.
The anime "Violet Evergarden" focuses on the protagonist Violet's growth through her letter-writing service. Her purity, a result of not being able to develop emotions as a child, influences those around her, making for a heartwarming story!
What is the "Violet Evergarden the Movie" about?
The details of the plot of "Violet Evergarden the Movie" have actually not been revealed. However, the film's visual shows the backs of Violet and a figure resembling Gilbert standing on the shore... The tagline is "A final letter to a loved one," so it's highly likely that Gilbert, who dies in the anime, will make an appearance!
Those who have only seen the anime may be shocked, but in the original novel, Gilbert is alive and reunited with Violet! Kyoto Animation, the producers of "Violet Evergarden," often incorporates content not found in the original manga or anime into their feature films, so this one is sure to be a surprise.
Theme: "I Love You"
We often hear the phrase "I love you," but this emotion is actually quite ambiguous. If someone asked, "What does it mean?", many people would likely be unsure how to answer.
Violet, with her innocent, baby-like mind, takes "I love you" seriously and tries to understand its meaning. It seems this film will convey the clichéd yet universal theme of "I love you" through Violet.
Summary of the "Violet Evergarden the Movie" Plot
The plot details of "Violet Evergarden the Movie" are still unknown. However, based on the key visuals and tagline, we can infer that the plot will be different from the anime version, which focused on the theme of "growth"! It's possible that Gilbert and Violet, who are still deceased in the anime, will be reunited.
Director Taichi Ishidate also commented in an interview, "I hope that Violet Evergarden the Movie will reach out to people who are experiencing Violet Evergarden for the first time," so even if you've never seen the anime or read the original manga, if you're interested, I highly recommend heading to the theater.
