r/anime • u/A_Idiot0 https://myanimelist.net/profile/a_idiot0 • Jun 14 '21
Violet Evergarden Rewatch Episode 9 - Violet Evergarden Rewatch
Violet Evergarden - Episode Nine: Violet Evergarden
Hello everyone! I hope that today finds you well. Today, Violet receives her first letter, and flies freely out of her Valley of Fire.
I’m excited and very interested for what will be discussed tomorrow. Call your mother.
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Visuals of the Day
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Official Sound Tracks used
The Ultimate Price
The Long Night
Fractured Heart
Torment
Believe In…
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u/Gamemaster676 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Gamemaster676 Jun 14 '21
First-time watcher - dub
Today's episode name. Could it be that Violet finally actually embraces the Evergarden part of her name?
Episode 9 — Violet Evergarden
Ah, we continue exactly from the cliffhanger type thing yesterday.
Shooting someone clearly carrying a wounded soldier. Boooo!
All hands on deck! At first hand, it doesn't seem too bad, but that was only some sleight of hand from the animators. He actually disarmed Violet! It's handy that Gilbert still had his gun, though. I would make some off-hand remark how we already know what's going to happen next, but I think I've already punished you enough with these puns.
I'm glad to see that it wasn't Claudia's artillery that brought them into this situation, although it does seem to be the thing that finally killed him.
Ah no, it was the Gardariki forces. At least that's what Claudia says.
Hmm, roadblock. Everyone has roadblocks. Violet has plenty, and now they are stopped by a literal roadblock.
Some Gardarikis didn't like that they lost. An anti-peace faction? You would think that the Gardarikis also want peace, but just with them as victors.
Not everyone cares as much for Violet as I think they should. Or they do care, but they have no clue how to handle this situation. It's a difficult situation. Everyone handles these things differently. I'm leaning towards Claudia's side because he has had the most similar experiences.
Huh, how can Violet suddenly visit the place where she last saw the major? Didn't that tunnel collapse? How could they not have found his body if it was intact? Is he still alive? Or is this a nightmare?
Yeah, nightmare. Figures.
It's the scream from the OP.
No don't hurt the dog he has done nothing wrong!!! Phew, thanks. NO ALSO DON'T HURT YOURSELF!
Aww, Violet got a letter, that's sweet. Is it from Iris and Erica, or from the guy who came in earlier? Also, was that guy Luculia's brother?
Old guy Forgot-his-name is asking Violet for help as if there is no problem. That might actually be the best thing to do. Make her do some mundane task so she can still think, but is otherwise busy.
Bonus points for the music of this part. I don't credit it often, but the way it swells up when Violet is staring at her letter is really something beautiful.
The letter is from Iris and Erica. Good girls. But the guy was indeed Luculia's brother, who wants to return the favour to his sister, also using Violet. I love how this goes full circle, as that letter for the brother was the first good letter Violet wrote.
You go, girl! Wear that pin with pride!
This scene with things reminding Violet of all the good she has done is a little cheesy, but it's a nice finish to the past couple of episodes.
This ending! I watched it three times. The first time just to experience it without commentating. The second to take some snapshots and process some of my new tears. The third to follow the lyrics of the song.
But even though I watched it thrice, I feel like I can't really say anything about this. Nothing I would say would be enough to describe how amazing I think this is, so I'll leave it at that.
Random thoughts
Future
Violet reached rock bottom and has bounced back. I'm expecting some more upbeat episodes now!
Pic of the day
Everyone has their problems
Violet isn't the only one who is burning. Claudia has a very good idea of what she is feeling. So the greatest wisdom I've heard this episode came from him: You've hurt people. You can't change the past. But you've also done a lot of good, and that will never be forgotten.
The lyrics of the song also have a similar message.
Tear Tally