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Violet Evergarden: The Movie

AnimationDramaFantasyRomance

Directed by Taichi Ishidate

As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again. From TMDB

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Violet Evergarden: The Movie is a 2020 animation drama fantasy film, directed by Taichi Ishidate, starring Yui Ishikawa, Daisuke Namikawa and Takehito Koyasu.

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  • Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.socialBluesky · May 11, 2026

    Kyoto Animation to produce "Credits Roll Into the Sea" animated feature film (2027). Directed by Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden). Based on the manga by John Tarachine. Teaser >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nuw...

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 22, 2025

    [Discussion] What are the visually-best anime you're seen?. 5 - *Revue Starlight Movie* - [Sakugabooru](https://sakugabooru.com/post/show/174885) ::: spoiler spoiler ![](https://reddthat.com/pictrs/image/13026972-3769-405e-8260-a3ef34f835c1.jpeg) ::: OP’s comment: Too bad their SFX is ass. 4 - *Demon Slayer* Entertainment District Arc - [Sakugabooru](https://sakugabooru.com/post/show/195941) ::: spoiler spoiler ![](https://reddthat.com/pictrs/image/c11213c3-c9bd-407c-8fda-cc57b0abb08a.jpeg)…

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · Aug 7, 2025

    Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi, Violet Evergarden writer Reiko Yoshida, and Kiki's Delivery Service character designer Katsuya Kondō create an original anime film about two girls following their art and ballet dreams in Paris!

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 15, 2025

    What anime do you regularly rewatch?. Mine: *Your Lie in April* - April *A Place Further Than The Universe* - August *Violet Evergarden* - December

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 4, 2025

    When was the first time you cried over an anime?. I cried in 5 out of 6 episodes of *Takopi's Original Sin*. The me of 2020 wouldn't believe it. First time it happened was on completing *Violet Evergarden the Movie* on late 2021. Haven't cried for more than 10 years prior to that, and it was the first I did so because I'm very happy for Violet. What's yours?

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  • kViN @yuyucow.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 11, 2023

    Was taking a look at the KyoAni Music Festival credits since they list all employees, and one name stood out after research: Kiuchi Mayuko, who had no animation history whatsoever, but was listed in the special thanks section for the Violet Evergarden movie. She's a now in-house mental health worker

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  • alphacyberranger @[email protected]Lemmy · Nov 4, 2024

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie Wins at 1st Dolby Cinema Japan Awards.

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Apr 13, 2026

    [Discussion] What anime changed your life for the better?. It's *A Place Further Than The Universe* for me, both the first time and the first rewatch. Absolutely phenomenal series. Also *Violet Evergarden*. Went from not caring about anime at all to a favorite pastime, and also rediscovering my emotions in the process.

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Nov 19, 2025

    [Rec] Anime with great emotional payoff. [MAL](https://myanimelist.net/animelist/mo_lave?status=2) I'm curious what anime has payoffs similar to *Violet Evergarden the Movie*, *Maquia*, *A Place Further Than The Universe*, and *Bang Dream: It's MyGo\!\!\!\!\!* that I haven't seen yet.

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 4, 2026

    [Discussion] What is the first anime you've watched (because it's anime)?. Mine's *Violet Evergarden* in 2021. I've seen others before that, but I thought of them as "cartoons" or movies in the generic sense.

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · Nov 4, 2024

    Congratulations to Violet Evergarden: The Movie and all other winners at the 1st Dolby Cinema Japan Awards!

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  • Silver Dragoon @silverdragoonpt.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 23, 2025

    Random thing of the day: Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou (Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll) A movie of Violet Evergarden. A pretty beautiful and emotional movie, as expectected from this series!

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Apr 19, 2025

    Violet Evergarden the Movie - 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector's Edition at £16.66 (regular price: £58.33).

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  • Get Played @getplayedpod.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 2, 2025

    This week on Get Anime'd Matt, Heather and Nick discuss the 2nd film and final piece of Violet Evergarden media, Violet Evergarden: The Movie. Only on patreon.com/getplayed

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  • Kurisu @chuunihatboi.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2026

    Finished the Violet Evergarden movie and I have mixed feelings. I think it has meaningful things to say about honestly communicating with your loved ones to not have regrets and how dehumanizing war is, but imo it's bogged down by the romance and how Violet's arc is resolved

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  • Kozi the Kobold 🏳️‍⚧️ @koboldsinblankets.comBluesky · Mar 9, 2025

    *incessant yipping* 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ ♾️ Neurodivergent 💊 Mental Health Advocacy 🎤 Music and Vinyl, Correspondence by Jens Lekman and Annika Norlin 📚 YA Books and Manga, Birthday by Meredith Russo 🎮 Video Games, Cyberpunk 2077 🎥 Film, Nimona ⛩️ Anime, Violet Evergarden 🐲 Kobolds 🏴‍☠️ Fuck America #promosky

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  • missingno @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 24, 2026

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie Major Gilbert is revealed to be alive. And she goes back to him. And it's implied to be romantic. The whole series was about her escaping her past as a child soldier and learning to live a normal life, and they end it by having her go right back to him. But it's okay, he may have made her into a child soldier, but he was kind sometimes, so he's a good guy and definitely not an abuser! And he was the closest thing she ever had to a father figure, but now that she's…

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 16, 2026

    [Discussion] What are your anti-comfort anime?. Continuation from the discussion of "[what are your comfort anime?](https://reddthat.com/post/71211356)" By that, I specifically mean, "what anime makes you anything but comfortable, but rewatch anyway?" It could be for various reasons, I imagine. In my case, two of my three regularly-rewatched anime, I do so because of the catharsis (*Violet Evergarden* and *Your Lie in April*). The third is equal parts comfort and anti-comfort, so they cancel…

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  • Kurisu @chuunihatboi.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Violet Evergarden concert was good! I forgot a lot since I watched the anime in college when it was airing but the clips they showed definitely brought back some nostalgic feelings, I'll have to get around to finishing the movie as well

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 4, 2025

    When was the last time your top 1 overall anime got changed?. *Takopi's Original Sin* unsat *Violet Evergarden* series + 2020 movie as my top 1 when I finished it last week. It's not *perfect* perfect, yet I fail to think of any other non-movie anime that is as consistent and complete in its overall quality as this.

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  • molave @[email protected]Lemmy · Dec 2, 2024

    What fanart concepts to you have in mind?. I'm not skilled enough to do these. Otherwise I would have done them lol... but what fanart do you want to see; maybe stuff that you want to draw if you have the skill, or plan to commission? Here's mine - *Violet Evergarden*: A 70s' World Masterpiece Theater version of a screencap/poster. Got that idea while I was watching *Anne of Green Gables*. - *K-On* x *Bocchi the Rock*: Azusa meeting PA-san while they're both in high school

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  • Shinxcess @shinxcess.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Going to see the Fruits Basket Prelude movie in theaters tonight! I feel like I’m gonna be crying all over again. What a stacked Valentine’s Day weekend from Violet Evergarden to this, my heart can only take so much! 😭💔🍿

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  • The Optimistic Nfwub @nfwub.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 28, 2024

    Rewatching Violet Evergarden, it's so good, except I am not watching the movie because I dislike the ending.

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  • steelplatedmech @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 3, 2026

    Episode 10 of Violet Evergarden is the only time I cried while watching anime.

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  • MyAnimeList @myanimelist.netBluesky · May 11, 2026

    News: Kyoto Animation produces Umi ga Hashiru End Roll (The Credits Roll Into the Sea) anime movie adaptation in 2027, with Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden) at the helm #海が走るエンドロール listani.me/umiendroll

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  • Cassie Ewulu @sapphberry.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 29, 2025

    Finished this! I saw more Violet Evergarden stuff on Netflix. What should I watch next? There’s a movie, special, eternity, recollection…

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  • Silver Dragoon @silverdragoonpt.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2025

    Random thing of the day: Violet Evergarden: The Movie The end of Violet Evergarden, and a masterpiece as beautiful and emotional as the series!

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  • AuGhost @aughostsmiles.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 7, 2025

    5 favs, 5 tags • food: dumplings • season: winter • drink: Brown Sugar Milk Tea • color: Neon blue/purple/yellow • anime movie: If anime movie specifically, then A Silent Voice. If anime in general then Violet Evergarden, Frieren, and BNA. Series would be Arcane. (No pressure to participate:3)

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  • Crank @[email protected]Lemmy · Mar 16, 2026

    ### Sequels: * **Re:ZERO Season 4** - I liked S1 and S2 but S3 left me somewhat disappointed. I hope this one will be better. * **That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4** - Yay! More meetings! (please, don't) * **Classroom of the Elite IV** - I don't remember much about it. I'm gonna need a recap * **Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4** - Aside from season 1, this was rather underwhelming, but hopefully the change of the studio will bring some improvements. The trailer looked…

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  • Holly Adder @1x1.adder.industriesBluesky · Jan 18, 2026

    #journal thinking about the Violet Evergarden movie again how do you so thoroughly fuck up everything a character stands for in a single piece of media I loved the show and the movie was so bad that it retroactively made the show worse.

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  • Kagurabachi Brasil | #Kagurabachi | #カグラバチ @brkagurabachi.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2024

    As for Shochiku, it is one of the four members of the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (MPPAJ) and the oldest among Japan’s "Big Four" film studios. They are listed as producers for anime titles such as Full Metal Alchemist, Violet Evergarden, Noragami, Sengoku Basara, and more.

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  • Shun @shunshirai.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 22, 2023

    Just finished the Violet Evergarden movie. I'd watched the series several years ago, I can't believe I missed the movie that actually gives the show a satisfying ending.

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  • 柊 つかさ @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 18, 2026

    Of course it doesn't need constant action. It doesn't really need action at all. ![](https://files.catbox.moe/pedrl4.jpg) I remember watching Violet Evergarden. The end had some action. Really the weakest part in my opinion. In our daily lives we mostly just yap to each other. And the yapping part is also the best part in anime for me.

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  • Miisha ♀️ @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 12, 2026

    My thoughts exactly :3 Jokes aside...this only happened once, but this was literally me a couple of years ago... ::: spoiler NSFW, TMI, cheating, totally unimportant things of the past, weird backstory We met on Reddit, back during my "femboy phase". He invited me over. I sucked his dick. We fucked. It was alright. *Then* we cuddled and proceeded to watch the entirety of the Violet Evergarden anime, plus the 2 hour long movie 😂 \ I spent the weekend there. It was basically all just fucking,…

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  • Rev @therev28.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 29, 2026

    This is tied for my 4th highest rated anime of all time. Only Violet Evergarden, Frieren s1, and the Revue Starlight movie beat it, and it's tied with Hibike s3. All four have left lasting impacts on me as a person, and tbh, I thought it would take a lot longer for a fifth to join them

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  • Grant Watson @fictionmachine.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2026

    An original anime film just released in Japan has shot to the top of my interest: Samurai Ballerina, from director Taniguchi Toro (One Piece: Red) and writer Yoshida Reiko (Violet Evergarden, The Colors Within). www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1_k...

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  • ユキコ(Yukiko)🎭❄ @yukikohalo.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 17, 2025

    Violet Evergarden has really beautiful artwork and a tear-jerking story. The last movie is especially impressive and I love it. I'm very happy to have learned about this work, and I'm grateful to the author and those involved in its production 🥲

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  • Holly Adder @1x1.adder.industriesBluesky · Apr 8, 2025

    #journal every once in a while I remember how Violet Evergarden: The Movie completely assassinated Violet's character growth and regret watching it again. 😔

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  • cheesecakebunny🍀🤝🌻🍉 @cheesecakebunny.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    QTP with 10 anime to get to know you! 💝Violet Evergarden 💝Demon Slayer 💝The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity 💝Bocchi The Rock 💝Studio Ghibli Movie 💝Chainsaw Man 💝A Silent Voice 💝Komi Can't Communicate 💝A Sign Of Affection 💝Fruits Basket

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  • missingno @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 7, 2026

    * A Silent Voice (Drama) * Akane-Banashi (Drama) * Apocalypse Hotel (Comedy/Sci-Fi) * The Apothecary Diaries (Drama/Mystery) * Bocchi the Rock! (Comedy) * City: The Animation (Comedy) * Dungeon Meshi (Fantasy/Comedy) * Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Fantasy) * Horimiya (Romance) * Kaguya-Sama: Love is War (Comedy/Romance) * Kaiji (Drama) * Little Witch Academia (Fantasy) * Look Back (Drama) * Spy x Family (Comedy) * Violet Evergarden (Drama) (note: watch the original series only, skip the…

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  • Ricki☕🪄 @rickihirsch.bsky.socialBluesky · May 12, 2026

    Umi ga Hashiru End Roll is phenomenal. Waiting warmly to see how this will transfer to a film especially one directed by Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden and CITY the animation)

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  • cheesecakebunny🍀🤝🌻🍉 @cheesecakebunny.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2025

    15 Movies to Get to Know Me (1/2) Joker Violet Evergarden Movie Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Inside Out 1&2 The Lion King Song Of The Sea Mary Poppins The Secret Of NIMH Ponyo The Wizard Of Oz

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  • SQ @squirrel147.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 19, 2025

    Finished Watching Violet Evergarden yesterday and that was a 10/10 show I can't lie. Still gotta watch the movie but it was pretty much perfect 😭

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  • Kira 💛🩵 @kiwawabubbles.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2025

    I finally got to watch the Violet Evergarden movie after I watched the other movies and the anime a while ago. My thoughts and emotions are all over the place now, I think I need some time to process them. It's not a perfect movie by any means, but it really resonated with me.

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  • Xavier’s Online (She/Her) @xaviersonline.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 18, 2025

    Watched Violet Evergarden: The Movie. Pretty good film, but wow does the ending totally contradict the message of the anime

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  • Aubrey @aubreyis.gayBluesky · Apr 19, 2024

    Introduce yourself with: One book: The Waves, Virginia Woolf One film: Her, Spike Jonze One album: Devotion, Beach House One TV show: Violet Evergarden, Taichi Ishidate

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  • Endmaker @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 26, 2026

    Rentarou (from 100 girlfriends) if he ever get isekaied in the future: ![I have 100 fiances waiting for me back on my planet.](https://ani.social/pictrs/image/9dbc8330-6719-4247-afc2-432a05673a49.webp) --- The way Lara is building relationships and learning common sense reminds me of Violet Evergarden. Such good writing. Also, calling it now: for the climax, Lara would have to choose between her new-found human friends and her original mermaid family.

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  • Wrufieotnak @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 16, 2026

    Certain episodes of *Violet Evergarden* fit. Majorly the 10th one. I haven't watched *I wanna eat your pancreas*, just read the manga. But from what I heard, its a faithful and good adaption.

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  • emergencyfood @[email protected]Lemmy · Mar 28, 2026

    1. Nausicaa (a Ghibli movie, by the way) 2. Compared to cartoons, I loved the pacing and realism. And, of course, the much more interesting story. (To be fair, the cartoons I am most familiar with are Tom and Jerry and Road Runner, so draw your own conclusions.) 3. ~~JoJo, naturally.~~ Ghibli movies and Violet Evergarden will probably be the peak of anime, both in terms of animation quality and storytelling. But there are plenty of novel shows, from *The Heike Story* to *Black Lagoon* and…

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  • LongHr - Watching Mushis... @lhr01.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Real hot take here: Violet Evergarden the Movie, mainly because I want Gilbert to stay dead.

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  • cheesecakebunny🍀🤝🌻🍉 @cheesecakebunny.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 28, 2025

    Ok and there's my favorite movies by year in the 2020s 2020: Soul And Violet Evergarden Movie 2021: Encanto 2022: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish 2023: Nimona 2024: The Wild Robot 2025: Kpop Demons Hunters

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  • Haru-kaze @harukazepiu.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 23, 2025

    Ok I finally got into the mood to watch Frieren. Guess it's another "every episode is an ocean of tears" thing. At least this is not as violent sobbing as Violet Evergarden was. (Man I cried so hard watching the movie, spent like 10 napkins).

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  • ✦ Lorelei ✦ @loreleitheraven.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2025

    Violet Evergarden, both the series and movie are such a beautiful and heart-rending experience. If you want a good cry and the desire to write a letter then I recommend giving it a watch (or a re-watch)~ P.S. Please send tissues😭

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  • Amelia, The Official best Wife of The Alters 🍉 @omegazplayer.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 5, 2025

    So I finished watching Violet Evergarden Eternity and the Memory Doll God, Violet Evergarden is such a beautiful series... This Movie didn't only bring great Yuri but also such a heartfelt story that made me adore both Amy and Taylor... This series is truly special

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  • Vincent E.M. Thorn - Epic Fantasy Author @vinthornauthor.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    Name: Vincent Nickname: Vin, V Age: 32 Sign: Virgo Currently: Author, artist Fav colour: Black, green, red Fav book: The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons Fav movie: Beauty and the Beast (1991), & other Disney classics Fav show: Tangled the Series, Violet Evergarden Fav genre: Epic Fantasy Post a gif!

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  • Malcolm @malcolmmoon4.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 22, 2024

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie Another movie that accompanies an amazing series. It's a beautiful movie visually with an amazing ost that works as an amazing conclusion to the story that began in the anime. Emotional moments that moved me in a series that already had plenty that worked on me.

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  • Hannah Gable @itshannahgable.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2024

    Four series to know me: Anime/Cartoon: Violet Evergarden Movie: I Saw the TV Glow Game: Neva Book: Between Two Fires

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  • Frostwalker @frostwalker.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2024

    Redrew my favorite scene from the violet evergarden movie now that I’ve improved a lot in my drawing and this might be my favorite/best one so far. What do you guys think? #violetevergarden #animedigitalart #CLIPSTUDIOPAINT #digitaldrawing

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  • Steel Tacos🌮🌮🌮 @steeltacos.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    Share an ANIMATED movie title that begins with the letter "U" "V" or "W" 🎥 V is for Violet Evergarden. Bring tissues.

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  • Princess✩Lily @lileen.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    ok no more grumpy posting~! lily's gonna go watch the Violet Evergarden movie now :3

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