One of Studio Ghibli's best achievements!

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2013)

As an animation fan, I love all of Studio Ghibli's works (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, etc). Today, I watched another movie that Studio Ghibli also made and this is the film. I was with my brother the same age as me and after we watched it, we were crying our tears out. It's a depressing film at first, but it's so moving and beautiful that I personally agree to those who love it that this is indeed one of the greatest Japanese anime films ever made, if not the greatest.
The story is awe-striking because of how the "World War II" setting was presented. It also has some sad moments (especially it's slow moments that gives the characters a lot of depth) that would make you shed a few years and such. The characters on the whole are very interesting and we got to know them better throughout the film. The music is great too as is the voice work, but the best part would have to go to the animation. It's breathtakingly lovely with beautiful backgrounds and solid character animation.
Overall, Grave of the Fireflies ranks with some of Studio Ghibli's other films and this would be recommended to those who haven't seen it yet! Besides, I haven't stopped crying yet. *cries*