Why The Violet Evergarden Movie Changed Everything

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Kaze talks about the Violet Evergarden Series and Movie and why the latter changed everything.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Letters, what are they?
02:39 Violet Evergarden
05:08 The Unreliable Narrator
06:53 Past
08:47 The Power Of Letters
10:33 Violet Evergarden: The Movie
12:18 Change
14:31 Yuris
15:39 Alive
18:57 Dead
20:42 The Art Of Expression
Information about VIOLET EVERGARDEN (Source: Wikipedia):
Violet Evergarden is a Japanese light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase. It won the grand prize in the fifth Kyoto Animation Award's novel category in 2014, the first ever work to win a grand prize in any of the three categories (novel, scenario, and manga).[3] Kyoto Animation published the first light novel on December 25, 2015, under their KA Esuma Bunko imprint.
A 13-episode anime television series adaptation by Kyoto Animation aired between January and April 2018 with several advance screenings taking place in 2017. The series was awarded Best Animation at the 2019 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.[5] An original video animation episode was released in July 2018, and a spin-off film premiered in Japan in September 2019. A second anime film, Violet Evergarden: The Movie, was released on September 18, 2020.
The story revolves around Auto Memory Dolls: people initially employed by a scientist named Dr. Orland to assist his blind wife Mollie in writing her novels, and later hired by other people who needed their services. In the present time, the term refers to the industry of writing for others. The story follows Violet Evergarden's journey of reintegrating back into society after the war is over and her search for her life's purpose now that she is no longer a soldier in order to understand the last words her mentor and guardian, Major Gilbert, had told her: "I love you."
FOOTAGE (Anime):
"Violet Evergarden" (2018 Anime Series)
Directed by Taichi Ishidate / Haruka Fujita
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll" (2019 Anime Film)
Directed by Haruka Fujita
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Violet Evergarden: The Movie" (2020 Anime Film)
Directed by Taichi Ishidate
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Your Name" (2016 Anime Film)
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
Studio: CoMix Wave Films
"5 Centimeters Per Second" (2007 Anime Film)
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
Studio: CoMix Wave Films
"Sound! Euphonium" (2015)
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara & Naoko Yamada
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Clannad" (2007)
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Clannad After Story" (2008)
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"A Silent Voice" (2016 Anime Film)
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"The Disappearance Of Haruhi Suzumiya" (2010 Anime Film)
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and Yasuhiro Takemoto
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Tamako Love Story" (2014 Anime Film)
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"K-On" (Anime)
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Liz And The Blue Bird" (2018 Anime Film)
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Studio: Kyoto Animation
"Haikyuu!! To The Top" (Anime)
Directed by Masako Satō
Studio: Production I.G
"Steins;Gate" (2009)
Directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki / Takuya Satō
Studio: White Fox
"Captain Tsubasa J" (Anime)
Directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi
Studio: Studio Comet
"Neon Genesis Evangelion" (1995)
Directed by Hideaki Anno
Studios: Gainax / Tatsunoko Production Company
“Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End Of Evangelion” (1997 Anime Film)
Directed by Hideaki AnnoStudio: Gainax / Production I.G
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@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

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. If you enjoyed the video, please hit that like button :) If you want more videos like this, please subscribe and hit that notification bell :D I have also recently started a Patreon. I love making these essays, I truly do, and thus any support given will contribute directly towards this channel. I would love to be able to continue doing these videos and so it would mean the world to me if you could support in any way you can (if you can't or it's not your thing, I totally understand of course): www.patreon.com/kazetalks You can also follow me on Twitter @KazeTalks to keep up to date with my next videos. And consider joining us on DISCORD: discord.gg/rxysaMxd4E SUBSCRIBE: kzfaq.info TWITTER: twitter.com/KazeTalks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kazetalks/ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kazetalk/

@tangy3366 2 жыл бұрын

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

@adammiller4311 2 жыл бұрын

This is truly the best violet Evergarden review I've seen. It just ouses genuine praise.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

@@adammiller4311 Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

@pz-wrthe_dead_tanker1456 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

That moment also hits hard. I felt in a similar way.

@ilovecats1388 2 жыл бұрын

It was around 50 I think, I could be wrong

@justinqt7234 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Waking up to this comment is something else. Thank you so much for the kind words!

@eternalshatter7738 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FlameSkull95 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and the insightful comment. It was a great read 🙂

@FezPlays 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@crazymangoz9583 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

@user-lr6hw4dq4t Жыл бұрын

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.

@LawlessRaptor 2 жыл бұрын

During the movie, the cell phone always made me feel like something was going wrong, and you described that feeling perfectly. Great video.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it 🙏

@karjak6468 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@optie5 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched over 300 anime and yeah VE is probably one of the best anime I watched.

@efhi 2 жыл бұрын

450+ here and one of the most touching experiences I've ever had.

@pedrobalodis6617 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias Pedro. I really appreciate it 🙂 And your analysis is also spot on. Great read.

@pedrobalodis6617 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@pedrobalodis6617 With only a couple of appearances, Gottfried had a GREAT character arc !!

@pedrobalodis6617 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jbark678 2 жыл бұрын

Just got around to watching the movie. Bawled my eyes out.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

The remnants of a few tears are still carved on my face

@ghelmet2701 2 жыл бұрын

I want to Thank you Violet Evergarden too because I am greatfull that I encountered her story.

@valentinaespinoza8526 2 жыл бұрын

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

@itsblitz4437 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about good timing 👏 👍

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the sub 🙂

@Ryder.Draconis 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@piotr004 2 жыл бұрын

@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).

@jeanpierrepolnareff1714 2 жыл бұрын

@@piotr004 well said, i was about to reply to it

@EmilynWood 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@goldencrowns1887 Жыл бұрын

@@piotr004 facts

@dragonmaster3030 Жыл бұрын

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

@dragonmaster3030 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dragonmaster3030 2 жыл бұрын

@@KazeTalks the passing of time, seems so slow and gradual, but the after math feels quicker than a bullet for each effect it has

@summonersumnerus4364 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the movie only a few days ago so the emotions are still raw for me. A true masterpiece that you summed up perfectly.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

@ScotsThinker 2 жыл бұрын

This Movie made me cry.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Same 😢

@nuerocist6427 2 жыл бұрын

i was waiting for this, thank you

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

🙂

@RafikiafReKo 2 жыл бұрын

This movie fucked me over in more ways than one, what a masterpiece

@meli-melies6557 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@iseeicy7588 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I just found your channel bro and I want to say that you deserve more praise and attention man.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That really means a lot 🙂

@tiktokcringe2595 Жыл бұрын

I never saw this anime but watching this video I cried

@KazeTalks Жыл бұрын

I'm happy that you enjoyed it, but also sad that I made you cry...

@miztyck6335 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video as always, great job man. You managed to make cry.(again)

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it 🙂

@Syrius12345 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you opinion for this topic!!!

@KazeTalks Жыл бұрын

No problem! I'm happy you enjoyed it :)

@EmilynWood 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kurukuruu Жыл бұрын

literally rewatched the series twice and rewatched the movie three times.

@codycallaway9057 2 ай бұрын

The death of Yuris broke me emotionally

@itsblitz4437 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

Take your time. It’s worth the journey.

@itsblitz4437 2 жыл бұрын

@@KazeTalks thanks for the support 👍. I'll be back to this video when I finally finish this whole series.

@athenagt884 2 жыл бұрын

IDK id I cried more here or in the movie...

@KazeTalks 2 жыл бұрын

🥲

@lylytv6293 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like a love letter 💌 to Violet evergarden,The opening blow my mind the music so good

@runespar Жыл бұрын

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.

@tomgu2285 Жыл бұрын

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...

@skolaskellofkells6195 10 ай бұрын

After watching this video i think i like this series even more

@jacobdominguez7808 2 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece

@SeifellAlmancht 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lylytv6293 2 жыл бұрын

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

@aarondaniel9986 2 жыл бұрын

(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.

@1755Lisbon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!

@paulpaul8221 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@nitko1234 2 жыл бұрын

Biggest mistake in my life is ending this beautiful letter

@eliasmayer8122 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@baranpourtahmaseb-sasi1421 2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@ma9ici4n 2 жыл бұрын

what were the anime at 0:40? i noticed clannad, hibike and your name but there were more

@corvoattano9303 Жыл бұрын

Can you list all the background music you used in this video?

@KazeTalks Жыл бұрын

23:48 Here you go. I always list the music at the end of each of my videos. Enjoy!

@corvoattano9303 Жыл бұрын

@@KazeTalks oh I missed that

@_keygen 15 күн бұрын

AAAAAAA MR ROBOTTT

@thecorinthianguy 2 жыл бұрын

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.