Violet Evergarden (2018)
Kernel Score: 87% · 925 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2018-01-11
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Violet Evergarden
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The war is over, and Violet Evergarden needs a job. Scarred and emotionless, she takes a job as a letter writer to understand herself and her past.
Violet Evergarden parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Violet Evergarden is a TV-14 anime drama dealing with war trauma and loss.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The series references a past war and includes themes of a child soldier and its emotional aftermath.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yui Ishikawa as Violet Evergarden (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Gilbert Bougainvillea (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Claudia Hodgins (voice)
- Aya Endo as Cattleya Baudelaire (voice)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Iris Cannary (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Benedict Blue (voice)
- Minori Chihara as Erica Brown (voice)
Violet Evergarden FAQ
Is Violet Evergarden good?
Violet Evergarden has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 925 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Violet Evergarden?
In the US you can stream Violet Evergarden on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Violet Evergarden OK for kids?
Violet Evergarden is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Violet Evergarden is a TV-14 anime drama dealing with war trauma and loss.
What shows are like Violet Evergarden?
If you liked Violet Evergarden, try Kiznaiver, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Made in Abyss and The Ancient Magus' Bride.