Oscar Webster

Famous Playwright

A playwright who lost his wife and daughter, drowned in alcohol, and had his creative work stalled, but was helped to make a comeback by Violet.

Trivia

  • Oscar Webster lost his wife and daughter and was drowning in alcohol, but Violet's job request became the trigger for his recovery.
  • The voice actor for the role is Tomohisa Taki.
  • He is depicted as a character symbolizing mental regeneration in the story.
  • As one of the clients in the story, he serves as an emotional starting point for the narrative.
  • Although set as a famous playwright, his detailed background is not described.

Tags

Playwright Violet Evergarden Guest Character Family Loss Revival Support Literature Ghostwriting Client Heart's Healing

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged male playwright living in a single-family house. Details of distinctive appearance are unknown.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sensitive
Detailed personality
After the death of his wife and daughter, he harbored deep sorrow and despair, drowning in alcohol, but through interactions with Violet, he regained his creative motivation.
Keywords
  • Sorrow
  • Sensitive
  • Kind
  • Artistic
  • Despair
  • Revival
Talents
  • Playwright
  • Creative Expression
  • Literary Talent
Skills
  • Script Writing
  • Emotional Expression
  • Inspiration
Motivation
To create new works while remembering his deceased wife and daughter and make a comeback.

History

Backstory
Although a well-known playwright, after losing his wife and daughter, he deeply grieved, drowned in alcohol, and stalled his creations. Requesting Violet to ghostwrite a letter became the trigger, through which he gained healing for his emotional wounds and inspiration for a new work, heading toward revival.
Work title
Violet Evergarden
Media type
Anime

Death of Wife and Daughter

Significant event
Death of Wife and Daughter
Description
A tragedy that greatly influenced his life as a playwright and marked the beginning of his despair and loneliness.

Encounter with Violet

Significant event
Encounter with Violet
Description
Requesting Violet and being touched by her ghostwriting became the trigger that prompted the regeneration of his heart.

Completion of New Play

Significant event
Completion of New Play
Description
Through the request, he regained inspiration, completed a new play, and revived as an artist.

Relationships

Violet Evergarden

Teammate

Through her ghostwriting service, he obtained emotional healing and assistance in writing a new work.

Media appearances

Violet Evergarden

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV Series

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2020 Theatrical Release

Voice cast and creators

Tomohisa Taki

Voice actor
Tomohisa Taki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime & Theatrical Edition

Tomohisa Taki

Voice actor
Tomohisa Taki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Side Story Theatrical Edition

Kana Akatsuki

Creator name
Kana Akatsuki
Role
Original author

Kyoto Animation

Creator name
Kyoto Animation
Role
Animation studio

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