Violet Evergarden has only a handful of episodes, but every single one of them packs an emotional punch.
Ranking from Lowest to Highest
  • #1
  • #12
  • #2
  • #6
  • #4
  • #3
  • #5
  • #8
  • #13
  • #11
  • #7
  • #9
  • #10
My thoughts

I used to rank E7 higher than E9, but upon further introspection, I now agree with the article. The “Believe In” segment towards the end E9 is so powerful. E7 continues to be the most visually-stunning, only beaten by some of the best of Cloverworks and KyoAni’s other stuff.

E12 and 13 are the lowest. It felt like they’re “contractually-obligated” episodes that would not exist if the series is a wholly-KyoAni original.

E10 is as close to a perfect standalone episode I can find. It’s not just the best episode of Violet Evergarden, but the best of any anime, period.