Directed by Taichi Ishidate from a script by Reiko Yoshida. Stars Yui Ishikawa & Daisuke Namikawa who reprises their roles from the series.
Violet Evergarden continues her search for the meaning of the final words left by Gilbert Bougainvillea, when she receives a request to write a letter from a boy named Yuris.
Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100 % approval rating. Phuong Le at The Guardian gave the film 4/5 stars. lauding it’s ‘breathtaking’ animation. She felt the movie served not just a ‘closure for the character but also a moving return for one of Japan’s most beloved animation studios following the arson attack.
In 2021, it won ‘Anime of the year at Tokyo Anime Awards along with individual awards for Writers & Visual Artists. At Japan Media Arts Festival , excellence award for the Movie.
It is swift, racy & happening. In the short time it covers most of the ground. Yuris ‘s story is a tear jerker. A box of tissues is recommended. His character has been developed beautifully in the film.
Entertaining.
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