Watch Violet Evergarden: Special

Violet Evergarden is an anime about a young girl named Violet who was once a soldier, but after the end of a great war, she finds herself lost and without purpose. That is until she becomes an "Auto Memory Doll," a profession based on letter writing, using a typewriter to transcribe a client's thoughts and feelings into words. The special episode from Tokyo MX is an hour-long episode that serves as a bridge between the first and second seasons of the series.

The special episode begins with Violet traveling to a small island nation in search of a past that she has forgotten. During her journey, she meets several new people and helps them overcome their grief by transcribing their feelings onto paper. The island has a unique history--it used to be home to a group of fishermen who used to send letters to their loved ones through the wind. The letters were attached to fish kites, and when the kites took off, they would help deliver the letters. However, in the modern day, no one sends letters anymore.

One of the people that Violet meets is a young girl named Isabella. She is initially cold towards Violet, but as the episode progresses, they both grow close. Isabella has a tragic backstory, and she reveals that all she had ever wanted in life was to be able to see the fish kites that her grandfather used to send messages on. She eventually asks Violet to write a letter for her that she can attach to a fish kite and send it into the sky, so her grandfather can see it in heaven.

Another character that Violet meets is a famous playwright named Oscar, who is struggling to write the final act of his play. He has a deadline to meet, but he feels like he has lost his ability to put his feelings into words. Violet helps him overcome his writer's block by using her keen ability to understand and sympathize with other people's emotions. With Violet's help, Oscar is able to finish writing the final act of his play.

Throughout the episode, Violet also reminisces about her past as a soldier, her mentor and the person who helped her discover her purpose. Her journey towards becoming an Auto Memory Doll, and her ongoing search for the meaning of the words "I love you."

The animation style of Violet Evergarden is breathtaking, with detailed and realistic backgrounds, and character designs that are expressive and emotive. Similarly, the music is an integral part of the series, with each piece of background music perfectly complementing the show's emotional weight.

The special episode from Tokyo MX takes the best aspects of the series and elevates them to new heights. Its poetic storytelling, emotional depth, and ability to move and engage the audience as only anime can, make it a must-see for fans of the series. The episode has won critical acclaim and has cemented Violet Evergarden's place in the pantheon of anime classics.

In conclusion, Violet Evergarden: Special from Tokyo MX is a beautifully crafted and emotionally engaging anime with stunning animation, music, and storytelling. Fans of the series will love this one-hour special, which continues the show's themes of love lost, love found, and the power of words to heal and sustain. It is a must-see for anyone interested in anime, great storytelling, or simply a beautiful and engaging work of art.

Violet Evergarden: Special is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (1 episodes). The series first aired on October 4, 2018.