Grave of the Fireflies
火垂るの墓
In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children's lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children's lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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Grave of the Fireflies
火垂るの墓
In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children's lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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Hyogo Ward, Kobe
神戸市兵庫区
This area of Kobe was heavily bombed during World War II and served as the primary setting for the film's tragic events. The neighborhood's wartime destruction and subsequent rebuilding provide the historical context for Seita and Setsuko's story.
Hyogo Station
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Sannomiya Station Area, Kobe
三ノ宮駅周辺
The bustling central district of Kobe serves as a backdrop for scenes depicting wartime evacuation and civilian movement. This area represents the urban environment that the protagonists navigate while seeking refuge and supplies.
Sannomiya Station
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