“One of the most brilliant works of Studio Ghibli is undeniably 'Grave of the Fireflies’ - an animated film adaptation of the short story by Akiyuki Nosaka. Grave of the Fireflies is a beautifully haunting story of two siblings - Seita and Setsuko and their struggle to survive in a war stricken Japan all alone. The film paints a horrifyingly stark picture of war and the effects of it on the people of Japan. The use of lighting, proper colour themes, and the soundtrack dictates the mood of the film quite vividly. The film plays with emotions of fear, apprehension but occasionally breaks into happiness due to the innocence of the kids and their actions to keep themselves happy. You see two shades of innocence in this film - one characterised by the little Setsuko, which is the pure innocence of a child, she loves her fruits drops, and is amazed by fireflies and the vastness of the ocean. All she wishes is to play with her older brother and see her parents. On the other hand is the innocence of the older brother Seita, who just wishes to protect his sister Setsuko from all kinds of harm. At a young age, he is forced to take responsibility of helping them survive, keeping Setsuko happy and at the same time has to bear the brunt of the harsh reality of the war. This heartbreaking film will most definitely leave you in tears but it is a must watch as it is a masterpiece” . Help spread love for anime by sharing your love for it! Wanna write with us? The link is in the bio. . #knowsenpai #senpaiknows #indianotaku #anime #manga #studioghibli #graveofthefireflies #hotarunohaka #hayaomiyazaki #akiyukinosaka #seita #setsuko #warfilms https://www.instagram.com/p/BskxaXYAY7_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h96ujp9nkt6v