by Mai Asada, a professional figure skater, and talent commented on the anime “Violet Evergarden” (a special edition broadcast on the 29th on Nippon Television’s “Friday Road Show”) on the 28th.
“Violet Evergarden” is an animation produced by Kyoto Animation. When the TV series was broadcast in 2018, it became a big topic “Crying Anime.” The movie version released last year exceeded the box office revenue of 2 billion yen and won the Excellence Award at the Japan Academy Prize and Animation Work Award.
Mr. Asada, who was recommended by a friend who loves anime, said, “A story that seeks out the meaning of” I love you. “The most attractive thing is that the depiction is beautiful and dramatic. The growing Violet is beautiful! “
“I want to convey emotions to people …” The circle of fans spreads among entertainers
This work has received enthusiastic support from many entertainers such as Koji Higashino, actor Asuka Kudoh, host and businessman ROLAND, and singer Airi Suzuki.
About the impression I saw-
Koji Higashino “I couldn’t stop tears on my cheeks.”
Asuka Kudoh “I was taught the wonderfulness of communicating again with this animation.”
Mr. ROLAND “A work that throws a stone in the modern society where AI spreads and becomes mechanical day by day.”
Suzuki Airi “I was always watching while being shaken.”
The feature of this animation is that people who are impressed by seeing it are spreading the appeal that they want to tell more people. Mr. Higashino revealed that he was addicted to being recommended by Mr. Yuki Iwai and Mr. Nobu of Chidori from Haraichi, Mr. Rika Adachi from actress, and Mr. Suzuki from a friend of the same age.
In addition, this work became a hot topic among announcers who are “professionals of language.” Asami Miura, Announcer Mei Nakajima, and Announcer Ryo Ito of Nippon Television talked about their charms.
“Are you looking at a painting?” Enchanting visual beauty
Ito: What is the appeal of “Violet Evergarden”? How about Mr. Nakajima?
Nakajima: What I think is most notable is the beauty of the images. The light, the wind, the sparkle of the water surface, the flowers are swaying a little. All of them are beautiful. It’s also significantly linked to the psychological depiction of the characters, and there are times when it’s tightening.
Ito: Do you have a favorite scene in that situation?
Nakajima: It’s hard to narrow down “this!”, But after all, the “flying lake” scene! That is amazing! Is what I think. The autumn leaves are reflected in the lake, and Violet-chan flies there! I want everyone to see that water surface at that moment! Just look at that scene.
Ito: It’s already a work of art.
Nakajima: That’s right! It’s more than just an anime, and it’s just fascinating to watch. Are you looking at the painting? It feels like that.
Growing up with the main character, “Let’s contact the family.”
Asami Miura talks about the growth of the main character of this work, Violet-
Violet is a woman with a past who was put into war as a “weapon” without feelings. She cannot understand the feelings of others or express her feelings. The story begins when Violet returns from the battlefield and takes on the job of an “automatic doll” who writes letters at the request of various people. Through her experience there, Violet gradually understands the human heart and knows what her love is.
Miura: In the sense that Violet is raised as a weapon, she is a girl who does not know human emotions. Because of that, Violet, I feel like I can experience together with her love for her favorite people, her friends, and her family. After she finished watching, she said, “Let’s contact my family!”, Especially because I couldn’t meet at this time. Also, it was a story that made me think, “Let’s put what we thought into words.”
In addition, Anna Nakajima has noticed the warmth of her “letter” through the animation, overlapping with Corona.
Nakajima: Since the stage is just after the war, everyone is a little hurt. It is healed through letters and words. I think this is Corona, and we have some patience or hurt, but there is a part with that feeling. I sympathize with that, and I think the words will heal you.
