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Violet Evergarden

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A drama with a TV-series start and films to follow.

Choose it if: You want emotional drama with a clear series-first route.
Skip it if: You want action or one film with no follow-up.
Start with: Watch the TV series first. The studio then lists the 2019 side-story film and 2020 movie.
Time needed: Begin with one episode; following the full route takes several sittings.

Lunoo's opinion: Choose this when visual craft and feeling matter more than speed.

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Sources: Kyoto Animation works

description Violet Evergarden Overview

The Great War finally came to an end after four long years of conflict; fractured in two, the continent of Telesis slowly began to flourish once again. Caught up in the bloodshed was Violet Evergarden, a young girl raised for the sole purpose of decimating enemy lines. Hospitalized and maimed in a bloody skirmish during the War's final leg, she was left with only words from the person she held dearest, but with no understanding of their meaning. Recovering from her wounds, Violet starts a new life working at CH Postal Services after a falling out with her new intended guardian family.

There, she witnesses by pure chance the work of an "Auto Memory Doll," amanuenses that transcribe people's t...

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Which studio animated Violet Evergarden?

The series was beautifully animated by Kyoto Animation. Known for their breathtaking artwork, the studio brought incredibly detailed animation to the emotional storytelling of the post-war world.

What is an "Auto Memory Doll" in Violet Evergarden?

In the world of the show, Auto Memory Dolls are women employed to write letters for people who cannot write themselves. Violet Evergarden takes on this profession to understand the meaning of the final words spoken to her by Major Gilbert.

How many episodes are in the Violet Evergarden anime?

The main television series consists of 13 beautifully animated episodes. The story is followed up by a highly acclaimed 2020 feature film that concludes Violet's emotional journey.

Is Violet Evergarden based on a light novel?

Yes, the anime is adapted from a series of light novels written by Kana Akatsuki. The original novels won the grand prize in the fifth Kyoto Animation Award contest in the novel category.

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