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“It’s not like I want something like a confession. I’m fine with a chance to fall in love, just a little. I just want simple, casual words. Words that can make one say : ah, so I could fall in love just like that…” - Megumi Katou

The moment I brought myself to start the series, I had little expectations of the show. My interest was piqued simply due to the attractive cast of girls I stumbled upon on the internet. Two full days later, I found myself binging the series, getting myself bogged down in late-night watch sessions, still mesmerized due to the attractive cast ... of girls. However, that was just part of the reality. I was, genuinely speaking, satisfied and content with the journey I went through.
If I had to make a short summary of how the franchise went in its story direction and themes, it would be like a romcom, followed by a melancholy drama with short bursts of romance, ending in a full-on romance story with a happy conclusion. Stories like these are rather rare. Another set of renowned examples of this would be Oregairu and Sakurasou. It may not be suited to everyone’s tastes, however. It is inevitable; you can’t please everybody. Though, for those who share the same tastes as me in this case, you’ll find yourself substantially immersed in the story.
The golden crown of Saekano lies within its characters. We have Tomoya, an enthusiastic otaku with optimistic dreams of producing games. As always in an anime scenario, he eventually finds himself in an extremely lucky situation of being surrounded by girls who cooperated with him in achieving his goals. In this movie, we are introduced to a situation wherein these girls, Utaha and Eriri, have recently betrayed his cause and left off to pursue their dreams and desire to climb the hierarchy of prestige and success. In dismay and sorrow, Tomoya keeps moving forward despite the rocky journey ahead. In the movie, you’ll get to realize that despite all that occurred in the previous season, he is someone who is loyal to his cause and whims of kinship. He brought himself to assist Utaha and Eriri whenever they faced a complication, and managed to pull through under considerable pressure and expectation. Alongside his main heroine, Megumi Katou, Tomoya finds himself encountering heavy, arduous points in the path to fruition. This is a story of achieving dreams, finding love, and having someone that you care and cares about you.
Here is where Saekano shines. We are given the opportunity to explore the characterization of the main cast. Tomoya’s relationship with the girls are pellucidly laid out for us. Eriri, a childhood friend that betrayed him twice by now, harbors feelings towards Tomoya, but her desire to uphold a great image and pursue sky-high levels of validation causes rifts in their relationship. Would you sacrifice the emotions and consideration of your loved one for the sake of not appearing like a loser? These are the thoughts involved in the two. This is a real example of a scenario wherein your past, your buoyant views of how the person you love feels about you, eventually clashes with the reality of living. A human is made up of dreams, wishes, emotions, sacrifices, victories, and losses. Sometimes you have to accept reality and move forward.
It isn’t that much distinct from Utaha, another love interest of our main character. She is a representation of the dilemmas of choosing between your success and your love. On one hand, she certainly feels the need to take greater opportunities to rise to the top. However, on the other hand, this causes her to persist within a state of limbo wherein her love for the MC, who refuses to respond to her romantically lewd advances, has to be let go. She’s aware of this, but she decided to take risks and move to a direction that would let her soar to greater heights, but will inevitably hurt the MC, which did. Sometimes, your dreams get in the way of your relationships, but know that you, as a human, have the ultimate power of free will. Unfortunately, we are ignorant creatures who do not know what the future holds. It’s alright to feel regret or acknowledge that you have made mistakes in the past. How we move from it, no matter how long it takes, is where the shadow falls.
This brings us to the one who wears the actual golden crown of Saekano. It’s the one female character who carries this show and melts our hearts- Megumi Katou. She’s the main heroine of the story in Tomoya’s game and life. She seems like your normal average girl, but that’s what makes her special. In a sea of talented, unique queens and characters, she’s ordinary. But her ordinariness coincides with who the MC is and how he develops. I say this straightforwardly; she is the virtuous wife that turns a man great, someone that every man should look for. She stays by the side of Tomoya, tries her best to keep herself on the same page as him and his game-creation circle. She believes in Tomoya, despite him going through ups and downs. She is a loyal woman who deserves all that is best for her, for being pure and genuine to him. She’s the embodiment of the quote, “behind every great man, is a great woman”. Megumi becomes the impetus that drives our main character to great lengths and the story going forward. Is she boring and uninteresting? Maybe, but that doesn’t matter. She’s a boring girlfriend that emanates brilliant light amongst modesty-shining female tropes.
All in all, Saekano Fine acts as a conclusion to this beloved series, encompassing the tribulations and trials that we all inevitably face in life. It depicts the reactions and events surrounding these hardships in a realistic fashion. It brings realistic characters to life which toys with your heart with discord.
You will feel happy, sad, desolate, furious, frustrated, touched, in love, and that’s what made this movie so precious to me. It is rare for a series to create a void in my heart after exposing myself to a wide array of genres and the current saturated anime market, let alone push me to write a review.

I am going to be rather short for this one.

There comes a time where a work of art just brings this ever-swirling vortex of emotion or thoughts into being. When the last page transpired before my eyes I was simply astounded inside, not the kind of awe you get from something exhilarating or inspiring, but rather, it leaves a truth that we should all etch into our minds : Life is shorter than we think. Every second can be endowed with endless possibilities. In a span of time so short, one can achieve more than he/she can even think of, even if it would ... be a day, a week, or a mere month.

If you can come to appreciate the value of time, maybe you can reach a point of enlightenment and change your life completely. After all, we should live our days like our last.

No money can buy a single second of time. Be happy guys. Create your happiness. Spend time with your friends or family. If you don't have friends, try to make some, even if it's just one. Get someone you can be close and open with. Seek opportunity in every difficulty, because simply casing those mistakes away does not equate to success.

The comet Halley transpires in the night sky once every 75 years. That means, one who enters the world on that promised day shall see it with his very own eyes alongside his grandchildren, and those grandchildren shall see it again with their own grandchildren. On those lengthy minutes, the faint trails emanating from the comet's tail draws closer to his eyes. A mountain-sized figure, appearing as a mere spec, that embarked on a journey so mindnumbingly great, has finally tainted the dotted heavens through a path billions and billions of miles long. Its tail leaves behind the sprinkle-like glitter that gradually fades into the ... cosmic dark. Then it strides away, slowly, but surely, its beauty unnoticed by a myriad of lifeforms sheltering under their homes, with their gazes lowered. Does one comprehend the message Halley leaves as it visits the minuscule blue ball we call home? The unheard words vary for each individual, or the words may not be passed on at all, or the words were there, but not understood.

Violet Evergarden is a sweet tale of that individual who yearns to understand the words she had not understood, and this yearning has led her to an opened gate that reveals a world tainted with innumerable colors she never saw, colors which were once locked within closed hearts, but now spread open like a parasol carried by a wind-spirit through the mere power of words.


STORY : 8/10

Each of us have taste in the sorts of stories we enjoy. I myself adore these types of stories, and I truly think it was told is such a honey-sweet and wonderful way I leave behind a burst of emotions. It centers around a character who desires certain understanding, and the way this character develops this understanding over time is great!
The story, from the description lines alone, may seem somewhat convoluted and intricate, but in reality it conveys a relatively simple plot. Violet yearns to comprehend the meaning of Love, and as the story progresses she learns the various ways love can be understood.
Some may find this anime boring, and some find it interesting. Despite the divisiveness, the anime has appealed to me very well and I certainly enjoyed the episodes. To me, when 24 minutes flows faster than it should be, it is a good sign, and the fact that buffering becomes the cause of insanity, it is a divine revelation that states that you are into a particular series.
The series is episodic, so not all the episodes coalesce directly, as some episodes tend to take place in varying setting and time. However, as many folks think, I honestly have no issue towards the pacing. It is true that so far the anime catches up sluggishly to the source material, but verily, I find that each episode is a crucial part of Violet's development, as I can't begin to imagine how the pacing should be according to other people.
This rating may change, as the anime is not complete yet, but I am looking forward to it!


ART : 10/10

Where do I begin? Is this supposed to be questioned?
KyoAni has outdone themselves for the past few years in delivering glorious animation. The art style they embed into their series is distinguishable indeed. The way they draw faces in anime is unique! You can definitely make an observation of plenty animes they animated.
As for this specific show, I absolutely take this anime as one of their best works.
Right from the very details, shading, coloring to the backgrounds and settings, this anime is just a wonder to the eyes.
So far there is no inconsistency in the quality of the animation. Each episode is drawn beautifully and I can just take a moment and stare at the green iris fields from Episode 4. They even implemented chromatic aberration into some of the shots! It just induces the 'bright sunny' feeling.
And yes- the characters are just gorgeous. Each of them are unique! They're like the square-root of -100; A solid 10, but also imaginary.
Violet looks legitimately alluring and magnificent. Heck, she's probably my type in terms of appearance. Not only that, but even the other female characters are exquisite. I desire the day I will be married to a woman as elegant as that, and from there on, my mornings will be tainted with the mesmerizing smile of her's. I'm just grateful I'm a minor, as it would be rather indecent of me for my lust to be fed to some of the characters which are like, 14? Anyways, I'm a teenage male, so you can understand the overwhelming aura of sex appeal emitted from attractive females!


SOUND : 10/10

The music is like the paramount amalgam between moments, episodic theme, and emotion.
At times, the background soundtrack sounds rather mystical and induces an ethereal feeling, like as if you are a figure entranced by the radiant imagery of the plastered night sky, sitting on the edge of a high round, embracing the grace of the soundlessness.
At times, the music strengthens emotion, putting thee in place of a fellow witnessing a shortwhile moment that brings forth the remembrance of a single memory from the past. I've been brought to tears twice so far in the anime.
At times, the music was rather subtle, and was orchestrated in such a joyful tone, but it puts the viewers in speechlessness so that they can admire the charm of the scenery as the voices of the characters narrate.
But really tho- it would be one hell of a ride to binge-watch this anime.


CHARACTER : 8/10

In terms of appearance, the main character is undoubtedly unquestionable. Her attire, even when it covers her body, brings my throbbling genitalia to a powerful stand, and feeds on my lust at such an unimaginable level, I crave to make love to her in the most passionate manner that the one who would pull me away would be crowned King Arthur.
In terms of character, I find Violet rather interesting. She has a strong will to make the effort to understand what Love means, and overtime this has led to the her development over the course of the series. She starts out emotionless, inconsiderate, but as the meaning of love was amplified to her by various other people she came across, she began to cherish the significance of Love, realizing that the words I Love You requires courage to articulate.


ENJOYMENT : 10

With all those fused into the amalgamation we know of as Violet Evergarden, there is no doubt that I enjoyed the series so far. I will watch this series to the very end and will come back here to revealuate my words in utter fairness and truth.
The manifestation of stunning visuals, captivating story, and enticing sounds and music is like a burger forged with the blazing passion of a thousand burning suns. All ingredients consolidate in preeminent decency to produce a fine product!