{"id":35565,"date":"2023-01-13T23:58:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T05:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=35565"},"modified":"2023-12-09T20:46:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T02:46:08","slug":"weeb-report-violet-evergarden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2023\/01\/13\/weeb-report-violet-evergarden\/","title":{"rendered":"Weeb Report: A Review of Violet Evergarden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> is a one-season anime adaptation by Kyoto Animations in 2018 of the accompanying Japanese light novel series written by Kana Atsuki. There have also been two films released in 2019 and 2020 respectively that conclude this award-winning series. Let\u2019s dive into what makes this show so beloved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Summary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> is set in a world similar to 19th-century Europe that follows an ex-soldier named Violet Evergarden as she tries to live a normal life in the aftermath of a great war. As she adjusts to her new life, she decides to take up a job as an Auto-Memory Doll. This requires her to go around the world writing letters for people as many haven\u2019t yet learned how to write. At the same time, Violet is also desperately searching for her commander, Gilbert Bougainvillea, who mysteriously disappeared during the war.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Animation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The animation in <em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> is absolutely gorgeous. Kyoto Animation has long been considered a high-quality animation studio with famous projects such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Silent Voice<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clannad<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. With this repertoire under their belt, it&#8217;s no wonder that they knocked it out of the park with this one. The sheer amount of detail and care put into every frame is incredible. The old European aesthetic, along with the detailed color palette come together to create one of the most visually stunning shows I&#8217;ve ever seen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/assets.st-note.com\/production\/uploads\/images\/37539791\/picture_pc_708e3391b52c264f414595c5ef8e2896.jpeg?width=800\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The following graphic shows the city of Leiden, the town Violet lives in. Source: note.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Music<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Violet Evergarden\u2019s<\/em> soundtrack is able to seamlessly blend into the background while also strengthening the emotional heights of the series. Evan Call, an experienced anime composer, did an immaculate job with his compositions as his orchestral, violin-heavy songs fit the theme of the show perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Review<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> is one of the most emotionally compelling anime I\u2019ve ever watched. Its titular character, Violet, was a standout protagonist, but where the show really shines is in its individual stories. Every episode of <em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> tackles its own self-contained story as Violet helps people through her job as an Auto-Memory Doll. Whether it be a soldier trying to write back to his beloved or a sickly mother writing to her daughter, every episode tells a new story and we see Violet grow and help others express themselves through letters. The story\u2019s themes of love, grief, and self-expression are able to really shine through its use of masterful storytelling and world-building. <em>Violet Evergarden<\/em> is not the most action-packed anime, nor is it the most sentimental romance out there, but it is a show that will make you feel on a deeper level than almost any other show. It really shows what can be done when a studio is given the resources, time, and proper source material to really create something exceptional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, if you ever find yourself trying to find a new anime to watch or if you\u2019re looking to get into the genre,<em> Violet Evergarden<\/em> is an easy recommendation. Overall, I would give the show a 9\/10.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Violet Evergarden is a one-season anime adaptation by Kyoto Animations in 2018 of the accompanying Japanese light novel series written by Kana Atsuki. 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