Grave of the Fireflies
火垂るの墓
“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”
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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. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Cast
Tsutomu Tatsumi
as Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
as Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
as Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
as Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
as Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
as Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
as Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetake
as Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
as Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Maki
as Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotem
as Person in Bank (voice)
Teruhisa Harita
as Station Worker (voice)
Hiroshi Tanaka
as Person in Bank (voice)
Michio Denpo
as Station Worker / Doctor (voice)
Shiro Tamaki
as Person in Bank (voice)
Mika Sekita
as Nurse (voice)
Kyoko Moriwaki
as (voice)
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About Grave of the Fireflies
“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”
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. Running 89 minutes.
Grave of the Fireflies Cast and Characters
The cast features Tsutomu Tatsumi (as Seita (voice)), Ayano Shiraishi (as Setsuko (voice)), Yoshiko Shinohara (as Mother (voice)), Akemi Yamaguchi (as Auntie (voice)), and Masayo Sakai (as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Grave of the Fireflies has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Grave of the Fireflies keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies online for free?
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How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs for 89 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Grave of the Fireflies good? What's the rating?
Grave of the Fireflies holds a 8.4/10 rating based on 6,521 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Grave of the Fireflies?
The main cast includes Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, and Akemi Yamaguchi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Grave of the Fireflies available in Japanese?
Yes — Grave of the Fireflies was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Grave of the Fireflies released?
Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988.
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What is Grave of the Fireflies about?
Grave of the Fireflies is a Animation/Drama film. 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.
When was Grave of the Fireflies released?
Grave of the Fireflies was released on April 16, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. The film was produced by Studio Ghibli.
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara and Akemi Yamaguchi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Grave of the Fireflies available in HD?
Yes, Grave of the Fireflies is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.