Gilbert Bougainvillea

Gilbert Bougainvillea is the overarching protagonist of the drama light novel and anime series Violet Evergarden. He is a former major and later a colonel in the Leidenschaftlich army. As the only one to ever be by Violet Evergarden's side, a tragic soldier who lost both of her parents at a young age, Violet deeply seeked to reunite with him after the impactful war that took place at Intense city.
He is voiced by in Japanese and by in English.
==Appearance==
Gilbert is a stern, attractive, towering young man in his late 20s with short navy-colored hair and a noticeable scar on his left cheek. As a soldier, he wore a standard uniform comprised a blend of dark hues, with a distinct ensemble featuring linen shoulder embellishments in a rich reddish tone. Around his waist is a fabric with a pleated design. Following the infamous war, Gilbert had his hand transplanted into a metallic prosthetic arm. A black eyepatch now conceals his right eye, emblematic of the vision he lost during the wartime.
==Personality==
Gilbert embodies a reserved and collected demeanor. Regardless of his soldierly role, he struggles with expressing and receiving love, feeling constrained by societal expectations to suppress his true emotions. This repression leads to inner turmoil, manifesting as guilt, regret, and frustration, which he often suppresses. Nevertheless, when he does express his genuine sentiments, it brings him a sense of relief and forgiveness. Gilbert's military prowess is unquestionable, as he ascends through the ranks without fear or anxiety, believing in a destiny tailored to his abilities. Despite his noble lineage, he envies his friends' dreams and dislikes his constrained lifestyle, finding solace only in a few select individuals and his sense of duty. Despite occasional chilliness, he possesses warmth and empathy, prioritizing the well-being of loved ones above his own and denouncing actions he deems morally repugnant, such as his brother's manipulation of Violet.
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