As a veteran of the US Army (1991-2013) and longtime anime fan, I have never been so moved as I was with this show. I so hope this program gets more promotion as not just a good anime, but as a way to teach family and friends of a member of the military of the changes they will encounter; covering both Violets’ struggle with being an amputee and her mental health issues. The episode that touched me the most was the one with the veteran who need a crutch to get around. Seeing a character dealing with both mobility issues and Survivor's remorse brought be back to when I was medically retired from the Army. Seeing Violet go from being this cold and emotionless person to someone, who is able to open up and share her feeling, reflects how many come to cope with the pain of things seen and actions taken in deployments across the globe. And yes, I too was brought to tears many times.

KyoAni really outdid themselves with Violet Evergarden. From a production standpoint this anime is fantastic. But what impressed me the most is the attention to detail throughout the show. The sound design in particular is one of the best I have seen, or heard in this case. There are always little sounds in the background, stuff like chirping birds or gentle winds that probably went unnoticed by many, but add so much tho the immersion and make the world of Violet seem much, much more real.

Since finishing Violet Evergarden, I tell anyone who will listen it's a bonafide masterpiece. It's truly magnificent

The music hits right in the feels

I'll say it. I'm 31 years old and I bawled my eyes out to this show every episode, starting with 3. It's unlike any show I've ever seen of any medium. I've not found any way to describe it that would ever do it justice, because its depth can only be understood through seeing it. It's an exceptional, beautiful story that will obliterate your feelings at every turn. I feel bad for the people who'll miss out on it, just because of their own prejudice of it being an anime. I've heard it referred to as a "cartoon" and that makes my blood boil.

I finished Violet Evergarden, like, 10 minutes ago and I still can't believe what an incredible masterpiece this anime is. I can't remember the last time, a story has moved me like that, it's simply amazing

I completely agree. This anime is amazing and it's such a shame it hasn't gotten the reception it deserves. I hope KyoAni keeps going with amazing projects like this.

Violet is one of the only protagonists in a very, very long time that I've been able to care about and actually enjoy and appreciate. I've seen the same character traits used in many different forms, but never done quite so well. Bravo

I really loved this anime. The music was unique, Tha characters were all different and no one was perfect. I nearly cried almost every second episode. I don't really get why this anime doesn't get more attention. Yes people don't like it because it might be boring for them but if you take your time for it and don't think about anything.. I think you can truly enjoy and get immersed in this anime. I couldn't agree more.

The story was great fight me

I truly believe violet evergarden is a masterpiece as well

I feel like not many people liked this and idk why?? The only problem i had with it was that i wish the side characters got more screen-time, but everything else was super good. The animation, music, storyboarding and Violets development (im kinda glad they put it as a slower development and didnt rush it cuz it felt more natural and heartfelt). This anime didnt even feel like a love story tbh, its so unique and beautiful. BUT WHO WAS THE PERSON AT THE DOOR AT THE END???

I love Violet evergarden it's so smooth and so nice looking it's one of my favorite anime now

Bro, I am so with you on your point when it come to being afraid that there won't be another master piece like this. I am guilty of it. This came out in 2018, only got to watch it now, Feb. 2020. I'm like, I have only watched action animes all my life. Drama anime just don't get me because after all drama is very humane. Then along came Violet Oniongarden.....Hands down this was a masterpiece.

I could not agree more that i already did with this video. This show is quite possibly kyoani's most ambitious project of recent memory, and that's pretty much their umbrella, willing to take risks in order to try and achieve success It's a shame that this show was so polarizing in terms of overall opinions, despite it's absence from the mouths of the community like it was mentioned, because i feel like this show has a lot of needed attention (only if it wasn't for a certain streaming platform to add fuel to this argument) Violet isn't only my favourite of the season, nor one the best of 2018, but it's also one of my favourites of all time

I'm glad you love this anime so much. While not my absolute favourite from the season, it is a close 2nd. I'm quite upset by the amount of controversy this show has garnered. But to be honest, I wasn't too surprised. Violet's initial personality was very likely going to turn a lot of people off and a lot of people didn't like the episodic nature of the show. However, I knew what the anime was going for from the start. The anime definitely did one thing I expected it to do: Give great character development to Violet. And honestly, they absolutely nailed that part. I was satisfied. That's really all that matters. ^_^

When I first watched the series, I cried at least once in each episode. The way they get you to connect and feel what the characters are feeling is intense. No form of media has ever gripped me like this show has.

I just finished watching it. Holy crap, what an absolutely beautiful show, in visuals, in sound, and in emotion. I am so glad I watched it.

truly im glad to be born at this age, Violet Evergarden is a masterpiece, a treasure, that has affected the audience in different ways, it may has changed the way we think, like it did to me, watching the anime in one day, that day, has been a rollercoaster of emotion, that left an impression on me.

It's wonderful! I started watching it out of curiosity, having heard nothing about it, and as the show progressed I found myself falling in love with everything. What a great and beautiful show, indeed!

This anime is a masterpiece that no other anime could compete the greatness

Yesterday morning, I woke up ready to relax my day off away, when I saw the review on Violet Evergarden made by GlassReflection. I decided to give it a shot. The following describes the 12 hours that came after my decision: Episode 1: Yeah, its entretaining enough Episode 3: I'll stay, got nothing better to do Episode 10: I haven't cried like this since 2002 Last episode: DON'T GO! DON'T LEAVE ME VIOLET!!!

An Opera of anime akin to works like Miss Saigon or From Here to Eternity. I have introduced this to my friends son. My friend passed recently to cancer at 51. His home schooled son is 16 and naive. 2500 miles from my home I have been down twice to just be there for them. Thank God I planned my life differently so I could be there to help. Shows like this are better than video games and teach lessons with emotion!

man, this video really brought me back to when i watched Violet Evergarden for the first time. i drew tears just remembering it.

immediately after your video, I started watching Violet evergarden and it's fucking amazing thanks you for this amazing discovery!

Her character art was virtually Saber from Fate Stay/Night 2006. Learning emotion and stuff. It's a bit cheesey at times, but it definitely be gut-wrenching sometimes, but mostly through the episodic stories. It's still good, but not as hyped up as it was before it aired.

I agree with you. geez.. i want the season 2 soon.

Violet Evergarden, the series and the two movies, indeed is incredible.

I don’t keep up with the anime community’s opinions at all, so I’m really surprised to go through these comments and see how many people didn’t care for this show. I had no expectations for this show and ended up adoring it. I loved the slower pacing and episodic structure. Watching Violet mature with every encounter she had made watching her confront her own past and her grief feel so cathartic. The show clearly had the budget to do big action scenes as shown in the flashbacks and ending, but had the restraint to realize that would cheapen the themes of the series, and I feel that restraint in something that is often missing in anime even in some of my favorite series. In my opinion this entire series was practically on par with a Ghibli film. It wasn’t afraid to dive deep into some of the most hopeless parts of life while always retaining this optimistic glow. Violet’s Journey was simple and straightforward but I was fully invested in it.

Followed your advice and ended up binge watching all of season 1 last night.thanks for the amazing recommendation

DUDE I LOVE YOUR STUFF. I just recently started watching the show but I really liked it. I think you really hit the key points and this will surely help me continue to swath the show more carefully. Keep it up!

the soundtrack "Rust" really touch my heart. Every time i listen, Every time I cry

i’m literally tearing up looking at the scenes you put in this video. the fatherly love that gilbert gave violet and when she had to letter that letter to the dead soldier’s family. i cried HARD

This video needs to be seen by millions. Great video. Looking forward to the next video on Violet E

I really understand that some people just want to watch shows where they would be entertained without having to draw any meaning to it but there is already so much of that and more will be released in the future. But Violet Evergarden literally gives you something you deserve to watch and learn from. The world of this show is filled with trauma and pain and misery, a world where somehow saw war and lived war like there was no tomorrow and having a hard time moving forward. Violet's story from this person who was a weapon of war to this person of her own will and resolve is one the best movements of character plot ever and she does this by learning from other people. It is still about Violet Evergarden, but she watches how people feel, live their lives and try to understand what it is to be a human being despite all the layers and the complexities which allows her to learn more about herself and also allow herself to feel more human than anything else. This journey in the lives of many characters shows her that there is more to life than accepting orders and just being someone's possession. And by learning all about it, she finds out more about herself and those words that Major Gilbert said to her. That's her journey and it is an interesting one, something worth watching and understanding and giving it time to resonate with you as a person and human being who too tries to gain some kind of growth by being around people of different backgrounds, lifestyles, stories and beliefs.

Violet evergarden so far my favorite anime this one deserve 20 out of 20

Thank you, Matt. I'm really glad someone else has been able to put my love for this show to words. I have never watched a show or movie that had me this emotionally invested or attached before. The amount I've physically cried over some of the later episodes has been something I've never experienced before while watching something. The art, music, cinematography, and voice acting is all superb; I think masterpiece is the only word I can think to describe it. I know the writing and pacing isn't always perfect, but perfect is boring. This is the most unique show I've seen in a long time and deserves much more credit and love from people.

It's almost been four year since I saw the first episode of Violet Evergarden . This show is dear to my heart not just it had a great story amazing animation was made from a story who loves making amazing shows . This show I didn't seen the Episode Violet wrote 50 years birthday card to Ann. This show saved my life and after four years later im still alive .

Some people told me that it was boring but I don't think so. I really like it!

I finished this anime yesterday, and it was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

I just finished the series a few days ago and I can't believe that an anime series like that can make an impact. I am just new to anime started from MHA and Demon Slayer. Seeing the show makes me feel a lot emotional. The characters, the setting, the plot, the lessons, backstories, music, and so much more!! I really don't know why the anime community isn't talking about this show that much as well. Pretty much, there were only few fanarts that I saw in Instagram. Overall, you're right. This needs to be talked about as much as the other animes. (The video was posted 2 years ago and I just watched the series a few days ago XD)

as violet evergarden has show up i was so emotional and happy at the same time were the story teaches you and make you who you are , she's no ordinary girl .. she's has the letter that you really want to say to the person .

Ah it was so good to find someone who loves Violet Evergarden just as much!💜

ok, this made me cry violet evergarden made me cry and ur right we don't deserve this beautiful work of art but how else can we see if we have emotions or not

Im going to start watching it again today and yeah im going to cry.

My most favorite element in Violet Evergarden was the total character development Violet had. You see her become more human than machine as she meets with all these different people, and how she is able to grasp on the idea and feeling of love as well as being able to understand the experiences she has had with those people and the major. Her transformation from this emotionless shell that feels like an automaton into a full fledged living being capable of having and comprehending emotion is what really brought this series to life in my opinion

I watched violet evergarden shortly after it’s release and it is without a doubt one of my favorite animes ever. It had breathtaking scenery and wonderful music. The first 3 episodes were a tad slow, but it quickly picked up from there.

This anime is like everything I wanted in an anime, and more. This is my pick the best anime and my now personal favorite anime of all time. I legit cannot pass the emotional scenes without getting the chills, or sobbing, or both. The colors of the animation is just fantastic and the music....HOLY SHIT THE MUSIC!!! This anime has honestly the best music out of any anime. It really connects with the tone of the story. But yeah I wish I have more to say about this anime, but I'm just speechless. Violent Evergarden is the best and I will remember this till the day I die

I love what Higgins said "nobody can make the things you did,but also nobody can take away the things you did to help the people" (not quite correct as I translated that for myself and didn't use the English dub. I watched it in German, hands down best version of the anime)

Happy i just randomly watched the show whilst browsing Netflix after never once hearing about it before. Damn that daughter and dead mother episode, damn it and how it's the only anime that's ever made me cry

You couldn’t have said this any better!!! This show deserves so much appreciation. Beautiful and incredible. So much exception and love. I have to ask, do you think the major survived?

Thanks Matt, you just made me drop one more manly tear over this amazing show. Great anime, great review.

I'm 2 years late to the party but I'm in love with this anime now too ❤ Awesome video btw

I really loved this series. People can trash talk all they want ,but I don't think I'll ever change my mind.😊

Episode 10 is the one that hits the hardest. I was almost in tears

Resparked my addiction to anime, its brilliance cannot be overstated

One thing that amazed me was how quickly they quietly show you her method of 'feeling', those small bites she gives things that are important to her carry so much weight. The moment that realization hits that with the loss of her hands her lips are her one real way to interact in a way that we take for granted.

What a wonderful video! I've rewatched Violet Evergarden twice already and I'm sad that I didn't discover it earlier.

This anime holds a special place in my heart, it simply hits every key like you said every emotion and i think its just a spectacular anime on its own level. i was captivated by it as soon as the beginning of the first episode

I think this is your best video essay so far imo.

This is the beauty of anime as a medium. Unlike movie, books, visual novels or games, the exaggeration of detail or scene (example is that from episode 10 with Violet leaping through the lake), they'll able to throw feels right into your face. This anime enhanced by movie cinematography makes even small subtlety convey message beautifully. I think Violet Evergarden can be rewarding for those people who can spot those subtlety. Anime 9/10, Review 9/10

i started crying just from looking at the pictures

About a few days ago I watched it, and I cried almost in every episode. I saw the show around but I thought it was just a boring slice of life kind of thing. The art, the characters, the way emotions are portrayed- and how the characters mimic what people would act like when in situations are all beautiful. I was in for a ride when I watched this. Each episode, even though just about 22 minutes, for me seemed to span for so much longer. It just has this ethereal air to it.

Violet Evergarden is simply stunning, a true masterpiece. Pure art.

Thank you for making this video. You reflected my thoughts about this show perfectly. I have never EVER been this moved by any show or movie. This show is honestly, in my opinion, too good for this world. But I'm glad it's here.

I'll never forget this show.

Whoot! Proud to be a patron Matt!

I’ve been praying for an update on a next release on anything dealing with Violet Evergarden. I have fallen in love with an anime like never before, Shed many tears like never before. It needs a return.. The cliff hanger, Has been killing me inside to out ever since it ended. Not even the special helped me understand it, We all need another season, We all are expecting it to be soon.

I don’t know why, but you saying the bit about sending out a love letter at the end made me cry just a little.

You took the words exactly out of my mouth, as cliche as it sounds. Truly thank you. This made me as happy as the show did :)

violet evergarden truly has a special place in my heart and always will. i wholeheartedly agree, it is a masterpiece. personally i grew up ,similarly to violet, without any parental guidance and love. seeing her grow to understand her own worth and find it within herself to feel and know love while forgiving herself for her dark past is so utterly beautiful. This work of art gives me strength and hope.

So good that you will ask for a little more episodes.

This is my favorite anime personally. It’s such an incredible experience and it’s disgusting that Kyoto had an arson attack. Kyoto only made magic.

6:52... the sincerity in your voice.... made me tear up :')

Manime: I love Violet Evergarden. Violet: Ai te nandeska?

I adore this show! I stole my heart as soon as I got into it. Never before have I found a show that so perfectly strikes every chord I want a narrative to hit!

Violet Evergarden and Monster are literally two of the best animes ever made. By the way I deserve these kind of shows because they are beyond TV shows personally for me and for the people like me.

I cried with this show in a way that I have not done in a long time.

Love your review. I have the exact same admiration for Violet Evergarden. This is the best anime I have seen this year, and probably the last 5 years. Some of the episodes I rewatched more than 10 times. I mentioned somewhere that Violet was unable to describe what she felt about the brooch as she never learned the word beautiful. And I was also unable to find the word to describe how beautiful the show was.

This show is so amazing, wow, all your videos cover such good shows and movies and they always earn such special places in my heart, thank you

Love the video dude 👍

The saddest part was with the sick mother and the 12 year old. It wàlks up to your feels, then beats it up to the brink of death

You talked about the art but bypassed the cinematography and more importantly, the art of the sound design of this entire show. You know what Matt, I'll just go make that video myself.

This Anime is very wholesome and good I felt something that I never felt before because of this i felt like it needed to carry on its something emotional about this series that hit me in my heart about what happened and the setting of it all I felt happy that it all went well and I had a feeling that I never wanted this to end and wanted to carry on with the story and I had a part that hit me emotionally because it actually happened to me my aunt passed away when I was 5 and I had the same feeling as that little girl when you lose someone that is so close to you it feels like you lost a part of yourself and that made me cry for a straight 30 minutes because it reminded me about her death and to make it worse it was a suicide this is one of the most things that I feel comfortable about and made me warm inside like how violet truly known how to discribe feelings

The only thing that held me back from saying this anime is "perfect" is that it would have benefited with a longer run, not half year 24 episodes, but perhaps two or three episodes more, used to develop the side characters that are not the ones teaching violet their own version of what love is in those episodic mini-stories, what i mean is violet's co-workers in CH, especially the colonel. The reason that left the military to start a business, how he was able to tell violet that she is burning (as a metaphor for scars done to one's soul from all the killing and in the show's own words, stopping letters from reaching their destinations) and some other personality traits were never explored, as well as how he, as a friend of gilbert, copes with his death. It would surely be interesting to see scenes where right after he keeps telling violet that the major is alive, breaks down from holding back the truth and the emotions. You may say that he does not seem like a man that can be that emotional, but it is always when people who appears to be perfectly fine that took the blow hardest inside. Anyhow, it was an amazing anime, from characters and story to music and art. Hell, i will probably even rank it along with your lie in april, anohana and a silent voice in terms of emotionally driven shows.

Omg I watched that anime and no joke the last like 4 episode I was a none stop crying mess, it was just so beautiful like you’re so right! I had to take a step back from anime for a good month cause of violet

I have goose bumbs in My neck.. to My feet, i LOVE THE SERIES.

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I don’t understand why people don’t like this anime, it’s perfect and emotional, I guess that you don’t have a heart or know what it feel to loose someone that you love, this show make a grown man cry

This is why I subscribed to you. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you.

My bro got our parents who aren't anime fans to watch this show and they loved it. In fact, it was my dad who pushed for "just one more episode" and called the series addicting.

Violet evergarden made me cry so many times i felt like i was there This Anime Is A master peace From the gods

I barley saw the show today and couldn't stop watching it, yes it is Amazing...

I would say that, just as much as the show is about love, it's about hope

Episode 10 is so so fantastic bc i was cring and i was smilling at the same time , it's so amazing !

Great video Violet evergarden was definitely the best show of winter 2018 and also a strong contender for anime of the year.

I cried too much in violet evergarden that i got a headache

Thank you! Thank you! This is my favorite show ever! And you expressed how I felt when I watched the series.

It truly is a masterpiece

And this is why i love your channel.