If You Loved Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies, You Should Watch This War Anime Masterpiece Too
Quick Links Madhouse Studios Historical Masterpiece is the Perfect Addition to Any Grave of the Fireflies Fans Watchlist Barefoot Gen: A Chilling Glimpse into the Bombing of Hiroshima The Controversy Surrounding Animes Most Popular War Dramas
Grave of the Fireflies is Studio Ghiblis soberest story, yet it harbors a dedicated fanbase, and I have just found their watchlists newest addition: Barefoot Gen. Aside from the fantastically-captivating action, romance, and horror genres of anime, the humbling realities of war and international conflict are also tackled in Japanese media. Some series are outwardly aimed towards anti-war or pro-Japanese themes. However, others are more subtle, masking a clear agenda within a fluffy exterior.
For example, my favorite Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle, contains inspiration and reflections from both its director and the source material's author. The films release date was in 2004, following the invasion of Iraq by the United States. The film...
Grave of the Fireflies is Studio Ghiblis soberest story, yet it harbors a dedicated fanbase, and I have just found their watchlists newest addition: Barefoot Gen. Aside from the fantastically-captivating action, romance, and horror genres of anime, the humbling realities of war and international conflict are also tackled in Japanese media. Some series are outwardly aimed towards anti-war or pro-Japanese themes. However, others are more subtle, masking a clear agenda within a fluffy exterior.
For example, my favorite Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle, contains inspiration and reflections from both its director and the source material's author. The films release date was in 2004, following the invasion of Iraq by the United States. The film...
- 8/25/2024
- by Mallory Flory
- ScreenRant
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