One was Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro, a soft breeze of joy wrapped in childhood wonder, and the other was Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies, which felt like getting your soul wrung ...

Widely regarded as one of the most poignant war films ever made, 'Grave of the Fireflie' has long been anticipated by global audiences for wider accessibility. The critically acclaimed masterpiece ...

In 1988, Studio Ghibli released Grave of the Fireflies-- a heartbreaking war film set during WWII in Japan. Recently, Studio Ghibli president and producer Toshio Suzuki recounted when his team ...

The story begins about a year before the end of World War II. Fourteen-year-old Seita and his little sister Setsuko are seemingly-normal Japanese kids, trying to survive amidst the regular air ...

Critics at the time warned audiences that “Grave of the Fireflies,” directed by Isao Takahata (1935-2018), had a tragic storyline and was best viewed only once. The film was released by ...

From whimsical tales like My Neighbor Totoro to the emotional gravity of Grave of the Fireflies, these films continue to resonate across generations. Here are five timeless Ghibli classics that ...

Directed by Isao Takahata, Grave of the Fireflies trades quaint adventures for a realistic portrayal of war’s toll on civilians. Despite its tragic tone, the film still carries Ghibli’s ...