![]() ![]() ![]() One of the film’s main objectives was to tackle the history of Japanese imperialism. While the former two discuss similar or related topics and may make fans cry equally, the storytelling of Grave of the Fireflies sets up a different kind of impact. This perhaps also lies in the themes and symbols in the film - the fireflies not only serve as an image of happiness in the case of Seita and Setsuko but may also serve as a symbol of the firebombing. Other anime titles such as A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April may elicit just as much pain, but Grave of the Fireflies surely tops the list. ![]() The scenes leading up to the demise of Seita and Setsuko build up an awful feeling in the gut, knowing their deaths were tragic consequences of war. Alongside these are the imagery of death, violence, and famine. The film juxtaposes hope and tragedy through the little heartwarming interactions between the siblings - ranging from Setsuko laughing in the bath, Seita and Setsuko visibly happy over the fireflies, to Setsuko’s excitement over living in an abandoned bomb shelter, imagining it as a proper home. ![]()
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