The arresting beauty of a woman caged Sunlight dances between the leaves Neither reach the floor https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/aa199cc467cf307c5800f99883cdbef5.mp4 As a project from the ever popular studio Kyoani there was no question whether or not the film would be pretty yet I found myself impressed with its production value. A visual marvel from Fujita and Co. Id be in line to watch even if I didnt care for the content itself Its no secret that the staff put their sweat blood and tears into this when every frame pops off the screen. Despite being an ocean apart I share a bond with the people who brought this story to life. This is dedicated to the 36 lost in the flames. Im Mimico and this is Violet Evergarden Made of Love https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/5a5d0c9c676caefbbf169a1aafe8faab.mp4 Vol 1 The film opens on a young girl gazing longingly at land. Shes framed in a way that presents her as alone. Almost incomplete in a way. The composition and layouts are incredibly strong and theyd have to be to carry an otherwise dialoguelight movie. https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/d9fb56012ac6162acc30509bed547e0b.mp4 In a subtle sequence foreshadowing their dynamic Amy who is trapped behind a metal grill opens her window as Violet approaches Amy is constantly framedhttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/822850350783922236/822852556824379402/VideoCapture20210319202310.jpg behind bed frames and doors isolating her from the maid. Amy is annoyed by her aura of perfection prompting her to reveal she is also an orphan. We fade from Violets silhouette to a candle being gazed upon as she thinks of her in a different light As Violet comforts her through a coughing fit the two are finally framed together. Impeccable visual direction allows a lively pace that would be otherwise impossible. Amy becomes less moody as time passes becoming closer to Violet reflected in their blooming friendship. She receives a broach with a color complimentary to Violet. Amy asks Violet to escort her to the ball so she takes her hand crossing the line. https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/43341dd85d47dda6167ab16e353da4e1.mp4 Obvious as it may be the impact of these events wouldnt land nearly as well without such masterful character animation. Selling the nuanced gestures and choreography. Everything comes together to create a dreamy sequence floating on the dance floor. https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/fb3807c0cf0fe2cca4cd1b30c08f0b2a.mp4 Vol. 2 As Taylor is trained as a mailman we see a variety of locations. Lush and detailed with a strong sense of realism. Conveying culture and environment with its own distinct atmosphere goes a long way especially for a fantasy taking place in a fictional country. Backgrounds tend to get less praise than animation for obvious reasonshttps://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SelfDemonstratingArticle which is why I like to point them out when given the chance. Art direction by Mikiko Watanabe who worked on series such as Hyouka and Dragon Maid. https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/77304b79d6da972df30023567915e789.mp4 The next time we see Amy shes adorned in a long dress with a parasol not unlike Violet. Her appearance however is melancholy as shes on her own. While this contains yuri undertones it also carries the image of a woman in mourning. Taylor vows to come back one day and deliver a letter herself while Amy seems to have found catharsis in receiving it. Throughout the movie the sisters were separated but in this moment Taylors feelings reached her. Even after all that time the bond they share hasnt died. Despite the distance between us I can feel the love of the staff through their work. Expressing things that cant be said because beauty requires no translation. Mail carriers dont just carry mail they carry happiness Taylor https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/0296f64da69363be89f2014cff1780fc.mp4