War shows no mercy to anyone. It’s the most cruel thing humanity has ever devised, and to this day, it remains a constant threat to many countries. Not only does it risk the lives of ordinary citizens, but it also steals the precious youth from a generation of kids.

And to perfectly set an example for it, here comes Violet Evergarden. This is the type of show that you might see one random Saturday night but will stick with you for the rest of your life. It would make you feel like you’re experiencing the horrors of war firsthand through mere storytelling. It’s that powerful.

Violet Evergarden | Credits: Kyoto Animation

However, out of everything we experience in Violet’s journey, one can argue that the most heartbreaking aspect was knowing that the soldiers are often just kids in any war! Although they’re the future of the next generation,...