Grave of the Fireflies is a meditation on the human cost of war and hands down Isao Takahata’s masterpiece.
Grave of the Fireflies adapts Akiyuki Nosaka semi-autobiographical short story of the same name into a profoundly moving anti-war film and Studio Ghibli gem. Grave of the Fireflies tells the story of two children’s struggle to survive in a harsh wasteland after Japan’s surrender in World War II. It’s a story of innocence, loss, devastation and hope. The unique mix of animation techniques the studio employs creates an achingly realistic portrayal of these somber themes that remains accessible for the whole family. It’s eye-opening, startlingly beautiful, and an inescapable call for peace. Grave of the Fireflies is a meditation on the human cost of war and hands down Isao Takahata’s masterpiece. It's also one of the saddest anime movies you'll ever see.