Grave of the Fireflies
Hotaru no Haka
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children's lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Why This Anime Hits
The film that makes you angry at war itself.
Grave of the Fireflies tells you the ending in the first scene, and it still destroys you. That's because the horror isn't the destination — it's watching two children try to maintain their humanity in a world that's decided they're acceptable losses. Seita's pride isn't a character flaw to judge. It's the last thing he has in a world that took everything else.
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Where to Watch
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