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Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
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📖 Story
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
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Worth tryingRise-to-power
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forfamily-friendly adventure and accessible fun
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 film in the Animation / Drama category from Japan. Directed by Isao Takahata. Starring Tsutomu Tatsumi and Ayano Shiraishi. Runtime: about 89 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.4/10.
Genre: Animation / Drama, Released in 1988, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 89 minutes, Starring Tsutomu Tatsumi and Ayano Shiraishi.
Runtime
89 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Tsutomu Tatsumi
Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
Gosaku (voice)
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Masahiro Kanetake
Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Maki
Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotem
Person in Bank (voice)
Teruhisa Harita
Station Worker (voice)
Hiroshi Tanaka
Person in Bank (voice)
Director: Isao Takahata
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1What is movie Grave of the Fireflies (1988)?
It is a movie released in 1988 within the Animation, Drama, War category.
2What is the story of Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is a movie in the Animation, Drama, War category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Grave of the Fireflies online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Netflix.
4What is the rating of Grave of the Fireflies?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 based on 6,526 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Grave of the Fireflies?
Its runtime is about 89 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Grave of the Fireflies best suited for?
An accessible family watch with clear emotion, light adventure, and an easy rhythm that is simple to follow.
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