The second key visual of "The Movie Violet Evergarden" (to be released on Apr. 24, 2020), as well as a summary of a new story that happens to Violet, has been released. At the same time, an official interview with Ishidate Taichi has arrived. "The Movie Violet Evergarden" is a completely new movie of "Violet Evergarden," a TV anime broadcast in 2018. Violet Evergarden engaged herself in amanuensis. She believed that Gilbert was alive after the end of the war and spent her days just thinking of him. One day, Violet happens to meet Captain Dietfried. He said that she should forget Gilbert anymore, but she simply answered straight away, "I can't forget him." At that time, there was a request call for Violet. The client is a boy named Julis. On the other hand, one unknown letter was found in the postal warehouse…… "The Movie Violet Evergarden" will be released on Apr. 24, 2020. This time, the third movie tickets will also be released from Mar. 20, and the TV series will be rebroadcast from Apr. 1. Furthermore, an official Instagram account has been opened. <The full text of the interview below> ──First of all, what did you think when you heard about "The Movie Violet Evergarden"? Then, what did you aim for in "the movie"? At first, I thought, "What should I do? Can I draw something?" And then, I ended up with an idea of ​​drawing up the life of a woman called Violet Evergarden, and I thought I should aim for it. From there, I talked to the screenwriter Yoshida Reiko that I wanted to draw Gilbert as a human being. ──Are there any difficulties that you were particular about? I was particular about "not compromising". The hard part was checking the "Layout" process. ──What kind of part do you want us to see especially? Everything: People, life, nature that lives in the world. I'll be happy if you receive everything. I hope that it will reach even those who haven't watched the original or TV anime, or those who are new to Violet in "the movie". I hope even those could enjoy what I made. ──The “Violet Evergarden” series is very popular not only in Japan but also overseas. What do you think is the reason? Violet, the heroine who tries to face a common but universal theme, "love" without prejudice. Perhaps, because she reminds people who watched of reliving “love” that they experienced from childhood till now, and the feelings and thoughts along with it through naive herself. I don't think nationality matters. ──Finally, please give a message to everyone around the world who has been awaiting “The Movie Violet Evergarden”. We've been trying to produce what we can do to the full extent as Kyoto animation now. If you could see the consequence of Violet's "I love you", I hope that her "I love you" could mean something to you. I'm feeling very happy. (C) Akatsuki Kana / Kyoto Animation / Violet Evergarden Production Committee

To commemorate the release of the Blu-ray and DVD of "Violet Evergarden: The Movie", a collaboration model between the portable turntable "OCP-01" with a Bluetooth speaker and "Violet Evergarden: The Movie" has been released. Pre-orders have started on the online store of "Onkyo Direct" from October 22 for a limited time period. "OCP-01 Turntable Violet Evergarden Collaboration Model" is a turntable with the base color of luxurious black and the decoration of "Bougainvillea" on the main body that is expressed via a classic-style printing method. After opening the case, interior designs inspired by the "Typewriter, "Letter", "Violet", and "Bougainvillea" are expressed in an antique style that is similar to the world setting of the work. Also, as a purchase novelty, it will come with an analogue record, where the mastering is by Japan prominent master Kotetsu Toru, and this was created for this collaboration model. A total of 5 songs are available altogether from both sides, such as TRUE's "Mirai no Hito e ~Orchestra ver.~" and Chihara Minori's "Michishirube", and Yuuki Aira "Violet Snow （Original ver." . "OCP-01 Turntable Violet Evergarden Collaboration Model" is priced at 20,000 JPY (tax and delivery fee included). Pre-orders are currently available on the online store of "Onkyo Direct" until 3:00 PM, December 24, 2021 (Friday), and the delivery is scheduled for mid-March 2022 to late March 2022. "OCP-01 Turntable Violet Evergarden Collaboration Model" ■ Pre-orders Method: On the online store of "Onkyo Direct" ■ Pre-order Period: Until 3:00 PM, December 24, 2021 (Friday) ■ Delivery Schedule: Sequentially from mid-March 2022 to late March 2022 ■ Retail Price: 20,000 JPY (tax and delivery fee included) ■ Releaser: Onkyo Co., Ltd. ※ Please be informed that the sale period will change based on the situation without any prior notice. ※ The pre-order will end once it had reached the pre-order quota. 【Analog Record Specification】 Product Code: OCP-01-VE Speed: 33 Rotations per Minute Size: 10 Inch Analogue Mastering Engineer: Mr. Kotetsu Toru ■ Side A 1. "Mirai no Hito e ~Orchestra ver.~" Lyric Writer: Karasawa Miho, Composer: Kawasaki Satomi, Arranger: Evan Call, Singer: TRUE 2. "Michishirube" Lyric Writer: Chihara Minori, Composer & Arranger: Kikuta Daisuke (Elements Garden), Singer: Chihara Minori ■ Side B 1. "Theme of Violet Evergarden" Composer: Evan Call, Arranger: Evan Call 2. "One Last Message" Composer: Evan Call, Arranger: Evan Call 3. "Violet Snow (Original ver.)" Lyric Writer: Nishida Emi, Composer: Kawasaki Satomi, Arranger: Kawasaki Satomi, Singer: Yuuki Aira (C) Akatsuki Kane, Kyoto Animation／Violet Evergarden Production Committee