Violet Evergarden, le film

A breathtaking return for Kyoto Animation.

...a phenomenal movie that comes as close to replicating the original show's greatness as it possibly could have.

...an incredibly epic and richly-detailed tearjerker of an anime drama.

For newcomers, Violet Evergarden's quiet sensitivity and gorgeous, detailed animation will gloss over any puzzlement about the plethora of returning supporting characters, and nods to old plots.