Grave of the Fireflies
Also known as 火垂るの墓 | Hotaru no Haka
MovieSpring 1988Source NovelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Drama
8.3/10
Community score
#140
Rank
774.1K
Members
9.3K
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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)
Production Notes
Hotaru no Haka is based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, which is centered on his experiences during and after the American firebombing of Kobe in 1945, and was released as a double feature with My Neighbor Totoro. The movie has won several awards including the Japan Catholic Film Award in 1988, the Special Award in the 31st Blue Ribbon Awards in 1989, the Animation Jury and Rights of the Child Awards in the Chicago International Children's Film Festival in 1994, and the 1st Moscow International Children's and Youth's Film Festival Grand Prix in 1998.
Theme Songs
Openings
"Setsuko and Seita" by Michio Mamiya
Endings
"Futari" by Michio Mamiya
Quick Facts
FormatMovie
Episodes1
Duration1 hr 28 min
SourceNovel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSpring 1988
AiredApr 16, 1988
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#303
Scored by464K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Grave of the Fireflies
Romaji title
Hotaru no Haka
Japanese title
火垂るの墓
Synonyms
Tombstone for Fireflies, Die letzten Glühwürmchen, La Tumba de las Luciérnagas, Le Tombeau des Lucioles
Production Team
Main studio
Studio Ghibli
Producers
Unknown
Licensors
ADV Films, Central Park Media, Sentai Filmworks, GKIDS
Japanese title
火垂るの墓
Themes And Audience
Historical