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Doesn't Meet Violet Evergarden's Standards

As someone who watched and thoroughly enjoyed Season 1 of Violet Evergarden, this movie fell short of expectations. While Kyoani still delivers beautiful, top-tier animation, the film struggles with pacing and narrative engagement.

At 1.5 hours, the runtime feels unnecessarily long for the story it tries to tell. The slow pacing drags the experience, and unfortunately, Violet herself has very limited screen time—especially in the second half, which contributes to the lack of emotional depth and connection the series is known for.

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The characters, particularly Isabella, are written inconsistently. Her flashback self—mature and composed during wartime—doesn't align with how emotionally fragile and ... dependent she becomes after being separated from Taylor. This drastic shift breaks immersion and undermines her character development.

The ending is also unsatisfying. Taylor's decision not to reunite with Isabella feels contrived and out of character. She claims she wants to become a postman and deliver a letter herself, but given her earlier portrayal as naive and emotionally driven, it's hard to believe she'd willingly delay reuniting with someone she considers a sister. It feels like forced drama for the sake of plot.

In summary, this film lacks the emotional impact, character consistency, and narrative strength that made Violet Evergarden special. It’s beautifully animated, but ultimately disappointing from a storytelling perspective.