The animation/art was absolutely breathtaking and the music was great as always, but I was disappointed with the plot. I will be giving away some major spoilers so if you don't want to see them stop now.
I loved to see how characters had changed and grown, but it felt like Violet had taken a step back emotionally from where she had been. It didn't make sense to me why the major never returned, it was a very selfish choice that went against the image I had of him. I also did not like how they found him. I doubt I could recognize my husband's handwriting after 4 years let alone a friend's.
Overall the relationship between Violet and the Major I disliked, but everything else I loved.