Kyoani just released a teaser video about an anime adaptation of Violet Evergarden that's "in the works".
Violet Evergarden is a light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase. It is known for being the winning the Grand Prize in the
5th Kyoto Animation Award.
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Originally Posted by Publisher Summary for Part A
“Auto Memories Doll.” It’s already been a long time since that name was first popularized. It’s a machine that Dr. Orlando created that talks in a natural voice. At first, he only made it to help out his loving wife, but before long they spread out into the world. and companies were made to lend them out.
I’m Violet Evergarden, the Auto Memories Doll who will
rush to provide service anywhere you wish.
That translucent voice comes from a robotic beautiful girl with blonde hair and blue eyes like she came out of a storybook. |
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Originally Posted by KA Comment on Violet Evergarden
A work suitable for our first Grand Prize. The writing clearly and simply conveys the author's message as well as allows the reader to imagine the character's emotions and scenes. It makes a strong case.
Its appeal draws the reader in and makes them want to finish it all in one sitting. Connected with how it strongly moved a lot of our judges, it was elected to win the Grand Prize.
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