The anime version of "Violet Evergarden" was released in 2018 and has been highly praised not only in Japan but also overseas. Many people have been touched by the beauty of the animation and the delicate psychological portrayal. In this article, we'll explain the highlights of "Violet Evergarden the Movie," which is scheduled for release in 2020!
Let's start by checking out the anime "Violet Evergarden"!
The anime "Violet Evergarden" tells the story of Violet Evergarden, a young girl who has only ever fought on the battlefield. After the war, she grows up as a letter writer (a.k.a. Doll), and learns about "love." Violet struggles to understand the meaning of the words "I love you with all my heart" that her superior officer, Gilbert Bougainvillea, finally told her on the battlefield.
As an orphan raised in an environment where emotions were not nurtured, Violet was speechless and emotionless when she met Gilbert... However, after meeting Gilbert, she gradually learned many things. However, Gilbert dies on the battlefield... and Violet herself loses both arms, and continues to live in the aftermath of the war.
A highlight of the anime is Violet's growth!
In the anime, Violet is an innocent, baby-like girl who knows nothing. At first, she writes down her true feelings in letters, earning complaints from customers and hurting those around her, but her straightforwardness gradually blossoms.
Violet gradually begins to understand "emotions." This process is a highlight of the anime, and many viewers will be moved to tears by the delicate psychological depictions and various forms of love.
What are the highlights of "Violet Evergarden the Movie"?
Details of the story of "Violet Evergarden the Movie," scheduled for release in 2020, have yet to be revealed. Given the production company Kyoto Animation's approach, it's highly likely that the film will feature an original story not found in the original work.
Also, while Gilbert remains dead in the anime, he is alive in the original novel and even reunites with Violet! Therefore, in this article, we'll introduce highlights based on the released key visuals and comments from the director.
Will Gilbert Appear?
The biggest question about "Violet Evergarden the Movie" is whether Gilbert will appear alive! The reason is that the key visual depicts Violet standing on the shore with a man who appears to be Gilbert. Incidentally, the cast list also includes Gilbert and his voice actor, Daisuke Namikawa. This suggests we can expect a reunion between Violet and Gilbert!
Will she be able to learn the meaning of "I love you"?!
Violet begins to understand emotions in the anime. Therefore, if you look at the official page for "Violet Evergarden the Movie," it says, "You'll also understand a little bit about 'I love you.'"
"Love" can be broadly defined, but there are many different kinds of love. But what Violet wants to know is the meaning of the "I love you" that Gilbert was trying to convey. I think one of the highlights of this film will be whether she is able to find out what that meaning is. Additionally, if she and Gilbert are reunited, will they be able to express their feelings to each other?
What is the content of "The Last Letter to a Loved One"?
The key visual for "Violet Evergarden the Movie" reads, "A Final Letter to a Loved One," and a man, presumably Gilbert, is holding an opened letter.
The contents of this letter will likely appear in the film, so keep an eye out! Knowing the contents of this letter will surely reveal whether Violet has finally understood the meaning of "I love you."
Highlights of "Violet Evergarden the Movie"
The story of "Violet Evergarden the Movie," scheduled for release in 2020, has yet to be revealed, and it's likely to differ from the original work. However, judging from the key visual, the biggest question seems to be whether Gilbert will appear alive.
In the original work, Gilbert is alive and reunited with Violet, so we can expect the two, finally reunited, to be able to express their feelings to each other. As of May 2020, the release has been postponed, but we can't wait for it to arrive!
