Released in 1988, the animated film Grave of the Fireflies is one of the best Japanese films on the subject of war. The story of two brothers Seita and Setsuko made many viewers cry with a tragic ending. After many years, audiences still can't stop sobbing when recallingGrave of the Fireflies and the hidden meanings and true stories behind this animated film. Let's read together the quotes of the main characters in the anime to feel the pain they went through. Children's innocent lines but hide the cruelty of war
“Why must fireflies die so young?”
“Nutrition? But where do I get that?!”
“Rain, rain, fall, fall. So happy my big brother came with an umbrella to take me home.”
“I can taste so many flavors!”
“Seita, this is for you. It’s steamed rice. Here’s some cooked soy pulp. Please eat. You’re not having any?”
“Time for bed.”
“Everything is gone.”
“Heard you can eat those, too.”
“September 21, 1945… that was the night I died.”
“Seita. Thank you.”