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“I want to know what “I love you“ means“ — Violet Evergarden

Story
Violet Evergarden tells the story about a young girl, Violet, trying to figure out the meaning behind people’s words and the impact they can have on ones life. The story starts off very slowly but quickly turns into an emotional roller coaster. In each episode Violet is trusted with the task to deliver a letter to a customer and with each letter she learns the true importance of expressing one's self.
Only knowing war Violet finds it challenging to understand the feelings behind what people say but through her countless encounters with ... others and the problems they face she begins to understand not only others but herself, as well. The messages or words exchanged don’t always consist of only kindness and happiness but also of sadness and sorrow. The story is not only about learning what love means but the large variety of human emotions.

Art
After watching the PV for this anime the art was mainly the reason I started watching it. Breathtaking scenery and character design. Not only landscapes were portrayed with so much detail but also the cities Violet visits on her adventures. It truly has a soothing effect on the eyes. Nothing less from Kyoto Animation.

Sound
The Opening and Endings got me hooked from the first time I heard them. The singers of Sincerely and Michishirube are amazing and not to mention the composer, as well. The soundtracks during the series are beautiful, as well. They contribute a whole lot to set the atmosphere and the mood of the series.

Character
One of the most notable feats of Violet Evergarden are the characters. The character development Violet and her customers show is amazing. Throughout the story Violet learns emotions such as happiness and sadness, which helps her to understand and communicate with the people around her. In the beginning Violet can be described as an emotionless doll, who knows nothing about human relations but through her many experiences learns to express herself. It is also great how the side characters/customers show so much development just from the beginning towards the end of just a single episode without it feeling rushed or forced.

Enjoyment
Seriously this show is really amazing. Right after completing this piece of art I wished I could erase my memories of it, so I could watch it again for the first time. For me personally this certainly is a masterpiece.

There are good anime, there are bad anime and then there is this.

Story 1/10
The Story is about a girl, Yui Komori, who moves in to a mansion together with the six Sakamaki brothers, who turn out to be vampires. A fair warning: anyone, who comes here seeking a cute and adorable relationship between the characters, look elsewhere.
There is basically no plot involved in this anime beside assault and harassement. Yui, the female lead, is constantly tormented by the six brothers, who seek to monopolize her in order to suck her blood. No love or affection. Each episode next to the blood sucking is about one ... oft he six brothers either verbally or physically abusing Yui. Minor Spoilor: Towards the last two or so episode there are hints of a plot but don’t get your hopes up because it is horrible, which ist to be expected since 2 episodes aren’t nearly enough to actually develop a plot. Plot holes everywhere and nothing is ever really thoroughly explained.

Art 7/10
Now the art is the only good aspect. It isn’t anything special but it is nice to look at and the character designs were fitting. Especially the outfits of the Sakamaki brothers are well done.

Sound 3/10
I guess the Opening is somewhat nice but just like the art nothing special. Beside the constant moaning and sucking there weren’t any memorable sounds either. And since there was no real dialog the voice actors‘ talents were wasted, as well.

Character 1/10
Well, let me start of with the female lead. She is basically as flat as it gets. No depht, no motivations and no development either. No emotion just a dead doll. From before she was with the brothers to to the very end.
Then there are Shuu, Reiji, Ayato, Kanato, Laito, and Subaru—the family of sadistic vampires. Just like with Yui no development here. They are all arrogant, inconsiderrate jerks, who only differ in the way they dress and talk.

Enjoyment 1/10
The only enjoyment I felt was when I was finally done with this abomination. I have never watched an anime so bad. No plot to enjoy and no characters to love (unless superficially). To be honest I’d give this anime 0/10 if that was possible.