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I wish i had never watched the movie now i have this constant feeling that its not finished and should have done more. Is it just me that doesnt want people to end up together bc its less cheesy and annoying? Cheesy ruins everything. Maybe its because i dont want it to end the show showed me how to love aswell. Now that ik we wont have anymore of Violet im sad and annoyed the way it ended. Argh
Don't ever let the small amount of views, subscribers, or likes ever stop you from analyzing and bringing these art forms to life. You understand it and can explain it beautifully. I enjoy watching your videos so much. Never stop making the impact you do.
I did love how they do end up together in the end all thanks to love on a paper. How that girl is a true wonder. And since the relationships in the book and the show are supposed to be the same, Violet and Gilbert not only get together, but they marry as well as have a family together. Such a heartwarming story.
The moment the Movie broke my heart completely, was when I saw Violets red Hair ribbon tied on the tree, and I realized that she will never be forgotten by the people, even if it was almost 100 years ago. (I know it wasn't exactly 100 years ago, but something like that)
This series made me realize, how meaningful words and communication are for us as people, regardless of their means or vehicle that are used to convey them. The movie also demonstrated a period of change for Kyoto Animation themselves, and how they are thankful for the audience to allow them to keep following their passion to create media that manages to convey the feelings of their creation. For that I have to say, I am thankful for Violet evergarden, for realizing the importance of human emotion through the means of communication we have, I am thankful for the work that Kyoto Animation has done to bring this to our screens, and last but not least, I'm thankful for you for making this astonishing essay on what is one of my favorite pieces of fiction.
Written history made us, modern human, understand the past, the history, the ideologies, prophecy, so on. Sometimes we often wrote by exaggerated, so the readers would really understand what does really meant by our ideas in our writing. Violet Evergarden story is a representation of humanity biggest invention : writing culture, which impacted in our human civilization till this day. Just as simple become a useful doll, helped peoples surround to express their feeling nor ideas, and become a legend itself in the future. We, as the audience, become more understand how powerful the writing is. Because its transcend human perception, space, and time itself. The reading also a paramount of importance, cuz without that ability, we never be a good writer. Even without human ingenuity for inventing language, nature will speak by itself. The layers of bark, soil layers, radiocarbons, bones, and even stars in the skies. Letter in ink might be just a medium of writing, later evolve to be in digital world. But we evolve to understand, there are languages beyond our current understanding, still waiting to be found. Even a blank paper itself is a form of communication.
Oh God you couldn't have uploaded this video at a better time, I literally saw the movie for the first time last night and just today I stumbled upon this video, and just watching the introduction I loved it! Just like you, I just finished watching Violet's entire story (at least the animated part), and it was completely worth the wait to finish this journey with the movie. I really liked your editing, your narration and the way you organize your ideas. You have earned my subscription :D
This series, in my opinion, has two main themes: there is an obvious one, which is what is the true meaning of love, in all its extension (something every episode conveys in a so brilliiant and touching way), but there is also a second one, which is what to be a human person is like, and how it is constructed, starting from such an early devastating experience of being a kid soldier who has taking so many lives. She struggles to understand love, but also to (re)construct herself as a person. I think this is why this show is so impactful, asides from the sheer beauty of the animation, music and script all this is given to us. It's also a shame Occident movie makes seems to be currently unable or interested in these kind of stories. Congratulations for your analysis and greetings from Spain.
To clarify what I meant that one major theme in the plot is the construction of a human person. recall that the older brother (Dittfried) on the Boungainvillian family from the beginning despises her, and deprived of humanity, offers her to his younger brother, who in fact uses her, but also respects and on his own way, raises her. After they take distinct paths, she has to figure out on her own not only no understand the true meaning of love, but to construct herself as a human being with proper aspirations and freedom. Eventually, she was forgiven by the mother of the two brothers, and Violet had to confront Dittfried in order to proclaim she is no longer a tool, but a true person; only during the final movie, she owns the respect of Dittfried, which to me is a very touching arch for this character. All of this is for me of the utmost importance for the appreciation on what the story is really about, IMHO.
@@byrond.garcia7406 I agree; at the series, he only appeared two or three times, and at the beginning shows contempt to her, also blaming her not having protected well enough his younger brother. At the end of the serires, at least he shows her the respect she really deserves, but only gets to truly appreciate her during the last movie. Violet struggles to understand love, and while doing so, she also discovers her humanity. The two brothers also find their human sense of self, through different paths. All this is very well treated and very moving, truly.
I just finished every single second of Violet Evergarden that I could find. As a person seeing over 40 anime I can confidently say this is the best anime I have ever seen. Even though there were a lot of themes that I could not relate to, I still found so many moments that made me extremely emotional and were incredible in every way. If this truly is the end of the show and series I am truly saddened by that but I am still going to be grateful that such an amazing series has been brought to life. Thank you Kana Akatsuki and Kyoto animation for making this masterpiece that will forever be carved and molded into my heart forever. An anime experience I know for sure nothing else will come close to as good as this.
I absolutely love that scene, violet out in the downpour while Gilbert staying trapped inside a house ignited by flame, like he's on fire the same way violet was but for different reasons in contrast to the dark cold rain violets drenched in as she's letting out her vulnerabilities and emotions just to get rejected at each attempt. None of this is pointed out but when you pay attention the scenes images themselves can tell a picture of their own to emphasize or or contrast what's being said, this, this is why I love animation
One of my favorite things about this movie was the portrayal of time and technology, as someone from the early 2000s usually seen as the turning point for the internet and a communication boom that being cell phones and, having lived young seeing the evolution from dial ups to flip phones to what we have now, seeing how readily available the internet is though still being early enough to have experienced those local connections when these things weren't prevalent. Seeing the major effect just the invention of the phone is for their entire world and business reminded me how I felt and what I went through, everything used to be a very local and proud community and these days everyone just stays home because they can, they don't have to go anywhere to communicate anymore and as sad as that is it's also became a very important aspect to everyone and has undoubtedly saved many lines wether it be a prevention hot line, a friend or anything else really. So even though everything feels more alone than ever for me due to this technology that's really not the case as were all more connected than ever, I guess it just lacks that more personal touch 9 times out of 10 that's really makes a moment and a word memorable. Anyway I guess that should be enough of my rambling, I suppose this has been going on long enough
I totally know what you mean though. I too grew up in the 90s and witnessed the change it suddenly took in the 2000s. I was definitely reminded of that when I watched this film
Hated that Gilbert was still alive. For me, the entire narrative was about Violet becoming human and being able to live without him. All of her character development throughout the series was undone by having her still unable to function without him.
I totally understand that sentiment. I also wasn’t too fond of it myself from a narrative point of view, but the execution of the film and its underlying themes with communication were the aspects that really resonated with me.
@lyricvfx "she LITERALLY abandoned everyone of her friends and left with Gilbert and literally never contacted any of them ever again" - you haven't watched the movie properly. She left the CH Postal Company in Leiden, but she STILL WAS WORKING AS A DOLL ON THAT ISLAND (it is literally said at the end of the movie that the island hold the record of the most letters sent per resident). She was still working as a doll on the island, so she was "independent", she wasn't a leech. She did NOT abandon everyone - I am sure she did some travelling to Leiden and her friends did the same to the island (I have even seen some art with all her friends having a party together with Violet and Gilbert on the island, and it was said that was canonical).
For me, the original season was the best, and the final movie was the cherry on top, a little more fanservice than quality, but now your video is causing me to rethink that idea. Thanks for making this video.
I love almost every aspect of this film. I just can’t reconcile a romance between Violet and the man who was her father figure for the significant majority of their relationship. The last time they spoke she was 14. At the end of the story, Gilbert’s almost 30 and Violet’s barely an adult. It makes me deeply uncomfortable.
Man I've watched the movie yesterday and seeing your video now, while the wounds are still fresh made me tear up. I adore Violet Evergarden (the show and the character)
Man I need to get around watching the Violet Evergarden series and this movie but I get overwhelmed with other stuff in my life I haven't found the right time to watch it.
Overall yes the movie was satisfying. But still, I think it would have been better if they made this into a second season because it doesn't feel like a movie but three-story arcs being told. The one with Daisy, the sick boy, and finally Violet. A second season would have flushed out these arcs better resulting in a better experience.
(Spoiler) Little late to the party but just finished watching this masterpiece. Naturally had tears here and there throughout the movie. But my heart was actually hurting when Yuris was dying. Oddly enough, my older brother passed away just last year from cancer. So the timing couldn’t have been worse lol. It’s amazing how a simple beautiful movie could make person feel a physical pain like this. Only a truly special work of art can do this.
The problem in the relationship between Gilbert and Violet it Gilbert don’t see the change in Violet to the point that she staying with him because he orders she,to be she staying with him that she want to There are the screen were Gilbert doesn’t want to meet Violet me and both of my friends all agree just let Violet beating the shit out of Gilbert and the next screen she even agree and let both my friends and I cry like a baby
Violet Evergarden is a master piece but i feel sorry for her, sorry for her bc she was treated first like a tool to kill, a tool for war. And the only thing in this anime who disturbing me are the peoples minds, but its a beautyful master piece.
I don't think "unreliable narrator" is the correct term in this case. None of the characters have unreliable or compromised narration. Just because we see Violet's story from different people doesn't mean it's unreliable. We still follow Violet and witness her grow.
I love that it was her letter to Gilbert that opened his eyes and his heart to the truth that she wasn't broken by what she had been. Her "thank you" to him was her "I love you". Such a Masterpiece.
Here it is folks, the video I have waited 3 years to make. I wanted to wait until I saw everything to see if I wanted to talk about this story. Not only did I want to talk about it, I needed to.
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I wish i had never watched the movie now i have this constant feeling that its not finished and should have done more. Is it just me that doesnt want people to end up together bc its less cheesy and annoying? Cheesy ruins everything. Maybe its because i dont want it to end the show showed me how to love aswell. Now that ik we wont have anymore of Violet im sad and annoyed the way it ended. Argh
This is truly the best violet Evergarden review I've seen. It just ouses genuine praise.
@@adammiller4311 Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)
Don't ever let the small amount of views, subscribers, or likes ever stop you from analyzing and bringing these art forms to life. You understand it and can explain it beautifully. I enjoy watching your videos so much. Never stop making the impact you do.
Waking up to this comment is something else. Thank you so much for the kind words!
I did love how they do end up together in the end all thanks to love on a paper. How that girl is a true wonder. And since the relationships in the book and the show are supposed to be the same, Violet and Gilbert not only get together, but they marry as well as have a family together. Such a heartwarming story.
The moment the Movie broke my heart completely, was when I saw Violets red Hair ribbon tied on the tree, and I realized that she will never be forgotten by the people, even if it was almost 100 years ago.
(I know it wasn't exactly 100 years ago, but something like that)
That moment also hits hard. I felt in a similar way.
It was around 50 I think, I could be wrong
This series made me realize, how meaningful words and communication are for us as people, regardless of their means or vehicle that are used to convey them.
The movie also demonstrated a period of change for Kyoto Animation themselves, and how they are thankful for the audience to allow them to keep following their passion to create media that manages to convey the feelings of their creation.
For that I have to say, I am thankful for Violet evergarden, for realizing the importance of human emotion through the means of communication we have, I am thankful for the work that Kyoto Animation has done to bring this to our screens, and last but not least, I'm thankful for you for making this astonishing essay on what is one of my favorite pieces of fiction.
Thank you for the kind words and the insightful comment. It was a great read 🙂
Written history made us, modern human, understand the past, the history, the ideologies, prophecy, so on. Sometimes we often wrote by exaggerated, so the readers would really understand what does really meant by our ideas in our writing. Violet Evergarden story is a representation of humanity biggest invention : writing culture, which impacted in our human civilization till this day. Just as simple become a useful doll, helped peoples surround to express their feeling nor ideas, and become a legend itself in the future. We, as the audience, become more understand how powerful the writing is. Because its transcend human perception, space, and time itself. The reading also a paramount of importance, cuz without that ability, we never be a good writer. Even without human ingenuity for inventing language, nature will speak by itself. The layers of bark, soil layers, radiocarbons, bones, and even stars in the skies. Letter in ink might be just a medium of writing, later evolve to be in digital world. But we evolve to understand, there are languages beyond our current understanding, still waiting to be found. Even a blank paper itself is a form of communication.
I need to get around to re-watching this movie. Was fortunate enough to see it safely in theatres and have been wanting to re-live that experience.
Finally got around to watching this movie an hour ago…just wow. Violet Evergarden will always hold a special place in my heart. Great video.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
Oh God you couldn't have uploaded this video at a better time, I literally saw the movie for the first time last night and just today I stumbled upon this video, and just watching the introduction I loved it! Just like you, I just finished watching Violet's entire story (at least the animated part), and it was completely worth the wait to finish this journey with the movie. I really liked your editing, your narration and the way you organize your ideas. You have earned my subscription :D
Talk about good timing 👏 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the sub 🙂
This series, in my opinion, has two main themes: there is an obvious one, which is what is the true meaning of love, in all its extension (something every episode conveys in a so brilliiant and touching way), but there is also a second one, which is what to be a human person is like, and how it is constructed, starting from such an early devastating experience of being a kid soldier who has taking so many lives. She struggles to understand love, but also to (re)construct herself as a person. I think this is why this show is so impactful, asides from the sheer beauty of the animation, music and script all this is given to us.
It's also a shame Occident movie makes seems to be currently unable or interested in these kind of stories.
Congratulations for your analysis and greetings from Spain.
Gracias Pedro. I really appreciate it 🙂 And your analysis is also spot on. Great read.
To clarify what I meant that one major theme in the plot is the construction of a human person. recall that the older brother (Dittfried) on the Boungainvillian family from the beginning despises her, and deprived of humanity, offers her to his younger brother, who in fact uses her, but also respects and on his own way, raises her. After they take distinct paths, she has to figure out on her own not only no understand the true meaning of love, but to construct herself as a human being with proper aspirations and freedom.
Eventually, she was forgiven by the mother of the two brothers, and Violet had to confront Dittfried in order to proclaim she is no longer a tool, but a true person; only during the final movie, she owns the respect of Dittfried, which to me is a very touching arch for this character. All of this is for me of the utmost importance for the appreciation on what the story is really about, IMHO.
@@pedrobalodis6617 With only a couple of appearances, Gottfried had a GREAT character arc !!
@@byrond.garcia7406 I agree; at the series, he only appeared two or three times, and at the beginning shows contempt to her, also blaming her not having protected well enough his younger brother. At the end of the serires, at least he shows her the respect she really deserves, but only gets to truly appreciate her during the last movie.
Violet struggles to understand love, and while doing so, she also discovers her humanity. The two brothers also find their human sense of self, through different paths. All this is very well treated and very moving, truly.
I just finished every single second of Violet Evergarden that I could find. As a person seeing over 40 anime I can confidently say this is the best anime I have ever seen. Even though there were a lot of themes that I could not relate to, I still found so many moments that made me extremely emotional and were incredible in every way. If this truly is the end of the show and series I am truly saddened by that but I am still going to be grateful that such an amazing series has been brought to life. Thank you Kana Akatsuki and Kyoto animation for making this masterpiece that will forever be carved and molded into my heart forever. An anime experience I know for sure nothing else will come close to as good as this.
I've watched over 300 anime and yeah VE is probably one of the best anime I watched.
450+ here and one of the most touching experiences I've ever had.
During the movie, the cell phone always made me feel like something was going wrong, and you described that feeling perfectly. Great video.
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it 🙏
I want to Thank you Violet Evergarden too because I am greatfull that I encountered her story.
I absolutely love that scene, violet out in the downpour while Gilbert staying trapped inside a house ignited by flame, like he's on fire the same way violet was but for different reasons in contrast to the dark cold rain violets drenched in as she's letting out her vulnerabilities and emotions just to get rejected at each attempt. None of this is pointed out but when you pay attention the scenes images themselves can tell a picture of their own to emphasize or or contrast what's being said, this, this is why I love animation
One of my favorite things about this movie was the portrayal of time and technology, as someone from the early 2000s usually seen as the turning point for the internet and a communication boom that being cell phones and, having lived young seeing the evolution from dial ups to flip phones to what we have now, seeing how readily available the internet is though still being early enough to have experienced those local connections when these things weren't prevalent. Seeing the major effect just the invention of the phone is for their entire world and business reminded me how I felt and what I went through, everything used to be a very local and proud community and these days everyone just stays home because they can, they don't have to go anywhere to communicate anymore and as sad as that is it's also became a very important aspect to everyone and has undoubtedly saved many lines wether it be a prevention hot line, a friend or anything else really. So even though everything feels more alone than ever for me due to this technology that's really not the case as were all more connected than ever, I guess it just lacks that more personal touch 9 times out of 10 that's really makes a moment and a word memorable. Anyway I guess that should be enough of my rambling, I suppose this has been going on long enough
I totally know what you mean though. I too grew up in the 90s and witnessed the change it suddenly took in the 2000s. I was definitely reminded of that when I watched this film
@@KazeTalks the passing of time, seems so slow and gradual, but the after math feels quicker than a bullet for each effect it has
Just got around to watching the movie. Bawled my eyes out.
The remnants of a few tears are still carved on my face
Hated that Gilbert was still alive. For me, the entire narrative was about Violet becoming human and being able to live without him. All of her character development throughout the series was undone by having her still unable to function without him.
I totally understand that sentiment. I also wasn’t too fond of it myself from a narrative point of view, but the execution of the film and its underlying themes with communication were the aspects that really resonated with me.
@lyricvfx "she LITERALLY abandoned everyone of her friends and left with Gilbert and literally never contacted any of them ever again" - you haven't watched the movie properly. She left the CH Postal Company in Leiden, but she STILL WAS WORKING AS A DOLL ON THAT ISLAND (it is literally said at the end of the movie that the island hold the record of the most letters sent per resident). She was still working as a doll on the island, so she was "independent", she wasn't a leech. She did NOT abandon everyone - I am sure she did some travelling to Leiden and her friends did the same to the island (I have even seen some art with all her friends having a party together with Violet and Gilbert on the island, and it was said that was canonical).
@@piotr004 well said, i was about to reply to it
She could function without him--she was functioning without him all this time. She just wanted to be with him. There's nothing wrong with that.
@@piotr004 facts
Watched the movie only a few days ago so the emotions are still raw for me. A true masterpiece that you summed up perfectly.
Thank you so much! 🙏
Thank you so much for you opinion for this topic!!!
No problem! I'm happy you enjoyed it :)
This Movie made me cry.
Same 😢
Man, I just found your channel bro and I want to say that you deserve more praise and attention man.
Thank you! That really means a lot 🙂
For me, the original season was the best, and the final movie was the cherry on top, a little more fanservice than quality, but now your video is causing me to rethink that idea. Thanks for making this video.
I love almost every aspect of this film. I just can’t reconcile a romance between Violet and the man who was her father figure for the significant majority of their relationship. The last time they spoke she was 14. At the end of the story, Gilbert’s almost 30 and Violet’s barely an adult. It makes me deeply uncomfortable.
Yep so dumb... Like common I don't have a problem with Gilbert being alive but can't he just be a father to her??? Whats with the romance Jesus...
Man I've watched the movie yesterday and seeing your video now, while the wounds are still fresh made me tear up. I adore Violet Evergarden (the show and the character)
This movie fucked me over in more ways than one, what a masterpiece
I never saw this anime but watching this video I cried
I'm happy that you enjoyed it, but also sad that I made you cry...
i was waiting for this, thank you
🙂
Man I need to get around watching the Violet Evergarden series and this movie but I get overwhelmed with other stuff in my life I haven't found the right time to watch it.
Take your time. It’s worth the journey.
@@KazeTalks thanks for the support 👍. I'll be back to this video when I finally finish this whole series.
This looks like a love letter 💌 to
Violet evergarden,The opening blow my mind the music so good
Perfect video as always, great job man. You managed to make cry.(again)
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it 🙂
IDK id I cried more here or in the movie...
🥲
Overall yes the movie was satisfying. But still, I think it would have been better if they made this into a second season because it doesn't feel like a movie but three-story arcs being told. The one with Daisy, the sick boy, and finally Violet. A second season would have flushed out these arcs better resulting in a better experience.
(Spoiler) Little late to the party but just finished watching this masterpiece. Naturally had tears here and there throughout the movie. But my heart was actually hurting when Yuris was dying. Oddly enough, my older brother passed away just last year from cancer. So the timing couldn’t have been worse lol. It’s amazing how a simple beautiful movie could make person feel a physical pain like this. Only a truly special work of art can do this.
The problem in the relationship between Gilbert and Violet it Gilbert don’t see the change in Violet to the point that she staying with him because he orders she,to be she staying with him that she want to
There are the screen were Gilbert doesn’t want to meet Violet me and both of my friends all agree just let Violet beating the shit out of Gilbert and the next screen she even agree and let both my friends and I cry like a baby
literally rewatched the series twice and rewatched the movie three times.
After watching this video i think i like this series even more
The death of Yuris broke me emotionally
Violet Evergarden is a master piece but i feel sorry for her, sorry for her bc she was treated first like a tool to kill, a tool for war. And the only thing in this anime who disturbing me are the peoples minds, but its a beautyful master piece.
I don't think "unreliable narrator" is the correct term in this case. None of the characters have unreliable or compromised narration. Just because we see Violet's story from different people doesn't mean it's unreliable. We still follow Violet and witness her grow.
Masterpiece
Biggest mistake in my life is ending this beautiful letter
Can you list all the background music you used in this video?
23:48 Here you go. I always list the music at the end of each of my videos. Enjoy!
@@KazeTalks oh I missed that
Amen.
what were the anime at 0:40?
i noticed clannad, hibike and your name but there were more
Wow!!!
I love the series but i didn't like the movie that much, Gilbert just didn't deserved her cause she had much more to offer to this world
AAAAAAA MR ROBOTTT
Violet Evergarden is Japan's Captain America
But she's like a German like country tho
@@codycallaway9057 Yea crazy right, Japan was in the Axis, I am not saying that the creators had a Nazi fetish, maybe Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
@gutaszep2886 although yes they were part of the axis I believe that this is more WW1 themed
I love that it was her letter to Gilbert that opened his eyes and his heart to the truth that she wasn't broken by what she had been. Her "thank you" to him was her "I love you". Such a Masterpiece.