Mrs. Bougainvillea
Kindly Advising Mother
Mother of Gilbert and Dietfried, a figure who gently advises Violet. An elderly but warm-hearted person.
Trivia
- Mrs. Bougainvillea is depicted as an elderly woman with declining memory, but deeply compassionate and kind.
- In the original work, her existence is only implied, but she has specific appearance scenes in the anime version.
- From her familial position as Gilbert's mother, she plays the role of giving important advice to Violet.
- She lost her husband in the war and is shown to have protected the house alone for a long period.
Alternate names
Bougainvillea Mother
Bougainvillea Mother
Gilbert's Mother
Dietfried's Mother
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly woman. Although her memory has declined, she shows a gentle expression full of compassion.
- Distinguishing features
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- Aged appearance appropriate for her years
- Gentle expression
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Although elderly with declining memory, she is compassionate, interacts kindly with Violet, advises her with heartfelt words, and holds deep affection for her family.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Compassionate
- Calm
- Maternal
- Humble
- Motivation
- Wishes for her family's happiness and Violet's emotional growth.
History
- Backstory
- Lady of House Bougainvillea and mother of Gilbert and Dietfried. Widowed for a long time, she holds deep feelings for her family despite her advanced age. After the war's end, Violet encounters her while grieving Gilbert's death, and she gently advises her.
- Debut date
- January 11, 2018
- Work title
- Violet Evergarden
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Around Episode 10
Meeting with Violet
- Significant event
- Meeting with Violet
- Description
- Meets Violet in her elderly form, gently accepts her feelings, and advises her.
Widowed
- Significant event
- Widowed
- Description
- Implied that she was widowed by her husband and has been guarding the house alone for a long time.
Relationships
Gilbert Bougainvillea
Child
Eldest son. Heir to the prestigious House Bougainvillea and Violet's former master. Poured deep affection into him, but he passed away young.
Dietfried Bougainvillea
Child
Second son. Navy colonel who relinquished the family headship to his younger brother.
Media appearances
Violet Evergarden
Anime / Supporting
2018 TV Series
Violet Evergarden Side Story: Eternity and the Auto Memories Doll
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release on September 6, 2019
Violet Evergarden: The Movie
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release on September 18, 2020
Voice cast and creators
Masara Takashima
- Voice actor
- Masara Takashima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Kana Akatsuki
- Creator name
- Kana Akatsuki
- Role
- Original author
Akiko Takase
- Creator name
- Akiko Takase
- Role
- Illustrator
Kyoto Animation
- Creator name
- Kyoto Animation
- Role
- Publisher