Extremely touching, best movie about war ever

Rating: 10/10 (3 March 2005)

Grave of the fireflies is a masterpiece from Japans Studio Ghibli and among my top ten movies of all time.
It tells the story of a brother and a sister and their struggle to survive in Japan after their mother has been killed by the nuclear bomb. The kids never loose their optimism and are very brave considering the circumstances.
The movie resists all superficial dramatics and tells its story in a very subtle way which makes it even more touching. I am sure you cannot see this film without tears coming to your eyes. Hell, I am close to tears as I write this and its a year since I have seen it.
And don't judge this as an Anime, this is so much beyond other animated films. It is in a league of its own. For me it is the best movie about war ever. Don't think you are prepared.