Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
- DirectorIsao Takahata
- Runtime88 min
- RatedNot Rated
90.4
/100
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#2 of 132 anime moviesComposite score
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
Yes. Grave of the Fireflies scores 90.4/100 on our composite rating, which makes it essential viewing. It is ranked #2 of 132 anime movies on Read Manga (top 2%), and #1 of 65 in drama. Critics like it more than audiences do (97 vs 86 out of 100). Its strongest score is on Rotten Tomatoes (100%) and its weakest on AniList (83/100).
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The story of Seita and Setsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
Awards: 3 wins & 1 nomination total
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