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Grave of the Fireflies (2018)

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TMDB 8.4 (6.4k)
NR
1h 29m
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Synopsis

Grave of the Fireflies Plot Summary

Grave of the Fireflies was released on August 12, 2018. 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.

Grave of the Fireflies Cast and Characters

Confirmed cast for Grave of the Fireflies includes Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, and Masayo Sakai.

Where to Watch Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies is currently listed on Amazon Video, Netflix, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by region and subscription tier.

Grave of the Fireflies Tone, Style, and Direction

As a Animation, Drama, War film, Grave of the Fireflies keeps the tone focused on the conflict introduced in the premise.

Is Grave of the Fireflies Safe to Watch? (Age Rating Guide)

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Director Isao Takahata
Main Cast Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai
Release Year 2018
Genre Animation, Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grave of the Fireflies released?

Grave of the Fireflies was released on August 12, 2018.

Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?

Isao Takahata directed Grave of the Fireflies.

What is Grave of the Fireflies about?

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.

Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies is available on Amazon Video, Netflix, and Netflix Standard with Ads.

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Cast

Tsutomu Tatsumi

Tsutomu Tatsumi

Seita (voice)

Ayano Shiraishi

Ayano Shiraishi

Setsuko (voice)

Yoshiko Shinohara

Yoshiko Shinohara

Mother (voice)

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Akemi Yamaguchi

Auntie (voice)

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Masayo Sakai

Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)

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Kozo Hashida

Obayashi Chairman (voice)

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Kazumi Nozaki

Cousin (voice)

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Yoshio Matsuoka

Gosaku (voice)

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Masahiro Kanetake

Aunt's House Guest (voice)

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Kiyoshi Yanagawa

Patrolman (voice)

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Hajime Maki

Man who arrests Seita (voice)

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Atsuo Omotem

Person in Bank (voice)