list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Grave of the Fireflies on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Grave_of_the_Fireflies/13980/default.aspx Title: Grave of the Fireflies
Year: 1998
Director: Isao Takahata
Plot: Grave of the Fireflies opens on an evening in 1945, after Japan's surrender at the end of World War II; and in a train station, the young Seita dies alone. The rest of the movie tells us, in flashback, how things have come to this. Seita and Setsuko are two young Japanese children growing up in the waning days of World War II. Much to Seita's pride, their father is in the Japanese navy, and they live fairly content lives in Kobe despite rationing and the other privations of war. When their mother dies from burns suffered during an American fire-bombing raid, a distant aunt takes them in -- and conflict eventually forces the children to try to survive on their own. At first, Seita and his little sister enjoy their idyllic lives in the country, but harsh reality eventually settles in as Seita begins to understand the difficulties of taking care of a young child when both food and compassion are scarce. ~ Emru Townsend, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:01:55 GMTGrave of the Fireflies1998Isao TakahataGrave of the Fireflies opens on an evening in 1945, after Japan's surrender at the end of World War II; and in a train station, the young Seita dies alone. The rest of the movie tells us, in flashback, how things have come to this. Seita and Setsuko are two young Japanese children growing up in the waning days of World War II. Much to Seita's pride, their father is in the Japanese navy, and they live fairly content lives in Kobe despite rationing and the other privations of war. When their mother dies from burns suffered during an American fire-bombing raid, a distant aunt takes them in -- and conflict eventually forces the children to try to survive on their own. At first, Seita and his little sister enjoy their idyllic lives in the country, but harsh reality eventually settles in as Seita begins to understand the difficulties of taking care of a young child when both food and compassion are scarce. ~ Emru Townsend, All Movie Guide25Tag Target (>10)231114http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t54491op5if.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Grave_of_the_Fireflies/13980/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Re_Not_exactly_fresh_but_fresh_for_me/75/27729/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: swallace
Post To: FRESH
Post Date: 4/23/2008 11:13:37 PM
Body: Are You Serious What gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki. As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title. This has to be one of the best anime no movies ever made how could you not feel for this movie. From the first scene you know what happens to them and over the course of the movie you're routing for them and at the end you are slackjawed and shocked at what you have seen i mean any disney movies have that kind of emotion any that can come even close YEAH RIGHT!!!
]]>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:13:37 GMTswallaceFRESH4/23/2008 11:13:37 PMAre You Serious What gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki. As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title. This has to be one of the best anime no movies ever made how could you not feel for this movie. From the first scene you know what happens to them and over the course of the movie you're routing for them and at the end you are slackjawed and shocked at what you have seen i mean any disney movies have that kind of emotion any that can come even close YEAH RIGHT!!! http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Sad_Anime/142/27161/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superdrive0
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 4/9/2008 10:42:42 PM
Body: So, what are some of the saddest anime you've seen? I think Grave of the Fireflies is going to be a given here, but what other anime makes you sad?Some of the sadder ones I've seen are Fullmetal Alchemist and Wolf's Rain. Cowboy BeBop gets pretty depressing towards the end, and Paradise Kiss has a really sad ending too. Personally, I like watching sad anime better than comedies (even though the comedies are still very good and entertaining), just because their plots always seem a lot deeper, and it's easier to get caught up in them and relate to their emotions. So, what do you guys think?
]]>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:42:42 GMTsuperdrive0Anime Lovers4/9/2008 10:42:42 PMSo, what are some of the saddest anime you've seen? I think Grave of the Fireflies is going to be a given here, but what other anime makes you sad?Some of the sadder ones I've seen are Fullmetal Alchemist and Wolf's Rain. Cowboy BeBop gets pretty depressing towards the end, and Paradise Kiss has a really sad ending too. Personally, I like watching sad anime better than comedies (even though the comedies are still very good and entertaining), just because their plots always seem a lot deeper, and it's easier to get caught up in them and relate to their emotions. So, what do you guys think? http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Introduce_Yourself/142/22013/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superdrive0
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 11/25/2007 8:18:50 PM
Body: Hey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra:
]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:18:50 GMTsuperdrive0Anime Lovers11/25/2007 8:18:50 PMHey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra: http://www.spout.com/blogs/sanoskai7/archive/2007/6/21/11626.aspx Post By: Sanoskai7
Post To: Sanoskai7 Blog
Post Date: 6/21/2007 8:14:59 PM
Body: Grave of the Fireflies is a poignant anime movie set during the last harrowing days of World War Two in Japan. The movie begins with Seita, the main character of this tragedy, dying and telling us of the days before his death. Even with such a simple plot, this movie is amazing, with great, detailed animation and complex characters. Amazingly, this animated movie of the pains and horrors of war seen through the young eyes of two orphans- Seita and his little sister, Setsuko -who are trying to survive their dangerous environment is told excellently with an anti-war message that makes it probably one of the best anti-war films made. It doesn't look at the soldiers fighting or war and it's ideals and politics; it casts all that away to look at something much more simple and moving: how inevitable human conflict affects people, their lives, and their feelings, particularly children and the innocence they lose. And while some scenes to me seemed to be a little overly emotional, I see know that, for some, it is needed because this anime tale is very disturbing, painfully realistic, and heartbreaking. And very great.
]]>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:14:59 GMTSanoskai7Sanoskai7 Blog6/21/2007 8:14:59 PMGrave of the Fireflies is a poignant anime movie set during the last harrowing days of World War Two in Japan. The movie begins with Seita, the main character of this tragedy, dying and telling us of the days before his death. Even with such a simple plot, this movie is amazing, with great, detailed animation and complex characters. Amazingly, this animated movie of the pains and horrors of war seen through the young eyes of two orphans- Seita and his little sister, Setsuko -who are trying to survive their dangerous environment is told excellently with an anti-war message that makes it probably one of the best anti-war films made. It doesn't look at the soldiers fighting or war and it's ideals and politics; it casts all that away to look at something much more simple and moving: how inevitable human conflict affects people, their lives, and their feelings, particularly children and the innocence they lose. And while some scenes to me seemed to be a little overly emotional, I see know that, for some, it is needed because this anime tale is very disturbing, painfully realistic, and heartbreaking. And very great. http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Re_What_anime_have_you_seen/142/9821/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: totoro
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 5/31/2007 12:24:28 PM
Body: Despite being a major lover of Japanese things, I actually don't like most Anime I've seen. These are the anime I like:Genshiken - I love this reality based anime, although, it does kind of drift into too much fanservice in later episodes. His and Her Circumstances - at least the first 10 episodes are genius. It falls apart in a big way midway through its run, but the poor quality of the latter episodes does not detract from how good the first episodes are! Seriously, that is it. I have tried many others and always wind up disappointed. I don't like mechs, violence, monsters of the week, androids or fanservice. I just like the reality based Anime, of which unfortunately very few seem to have been made. I think of Ghibli as a different category from Anime. Of their films I most like:Kiki's Delivery ServiceMy Neighbor TotoroSpirited AwayNausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Grave of the Fireflies
]]>Thu, 31 May 2007 16:24:28 GMTtotoroAnime Lovers5/31/2007 12:24:28 PMDespite being a major lover of Japanese things, I actually don't like most Anime I've seen. These are the anime I like:Genshiken - I love this reality based anime, although, it does kind of drift into too much fanservice in later episodes. His and Her Circumstances - at least the first 10 episodes are genius. It falls apart in a big way midway through its run, but the poor quality of the latter episodes does not detract from how good the first episodes are! Seriously, that is it. I have tried many others and always wind up disappointed. I don't like mechs, violence, monsters of the week, androids or fanservice. I just like the reality based Anime, of which unfortunately very few seem to have been made. I think of Ghibli as a different category from Anime. Of their films I most like:Kiki's Delivery ServiceMy Neighbor TotoroSpirited AwayNausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Grave of the Fireflies http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Re_Not_exactly_fresh_but_fresh_for_me/75/9220/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Jymkata
Post To: FRESH
Post Date: 5/23/2007 9:34:51 AM
Body: I have tried but I can't get into anime either. I heard how Grave of the Fireflies was the greatest movie ever but I found it to be typical anime - lots of cheesy music, closeups of giant-eyed innocents, and voice acting that includes a lot of breathless ooohs and aahs but very little real emotion behind the voices. Everybody also falls all over themselves with Miyazaki, but I almost feel like his imagination needs some restraint. I don't know that much about the references to Japanese culture that he makes and it just feels like I'm watching a world where the plot can go in any direction at anytime. Now that makes for a very visually exciting cartoon, but there needs to be an established logic within the films universe and I just don't get it.The only anime I have really liked are two that transcend their cartoon origins - Akira and Ghost in the Shell (I also liked some of Ninja Scroll). Admittedly these are both action anime and maybe my biggest problem with other anime is it all seems to have a feminine feel to it.I also grew up on Speed Racer, but I think some of the comedic elements of this series fall really flat when I try to catch a rerun and that takes away from my enjoyment.
]]>Wed, 23 May 2007 13:34:51 GMTJymkataFRESH5/23/2007 9:34:51 AMI have tried but I can't get into anime either. I heard how Grave of the Fireflies was the greatest movie ever but I found it to be typical anime - lots of cheesy music, closeups of giant-eyed innocents, and voice acting that includes a lot of breathless ooohs and aahs but very little real emotion behind the voices. Everybody also falls all over themselves with Miyazaki, but I almost feel like his imagination needs some restraint. I don't know that much about the references to Japanese culture that he makes and it just feels like I'm watching a world where the plot can go in any direction at anytime. Now that makes for a very visually exciting cartoon, but there needs to be an established logic within the films universe and I just don't get it.The only anime I have really liked are two that transcend their cartoon origins - Akira and Ghost in the Shell (I also liked some of Ninja Scroll). Admittedly these are both action anime and maybe my biggest problem with other anime is it all seems to have a feminine feel to it.I also grew up on Speed Racer, but I think some of the comedic elements of this series fall really flat when I try to catch a rerun and that takes away from my enjoyment. http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Re_Not_exactly_fresh_but_fresh_for_me/75/9167/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: FRESH
Post Date: 5/22/2007 1:39:30 PM
Body: What gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki.As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title.
]]>Tue, 22 May 2007 17:39:30 GMTRisseladaFRESH5/22/2007 1:39:30 PMWhat gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki.As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title. http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/Re_Introduce_Yourself/291/7329/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Introduce Yourself
Post Date: 4/20/2007 11:46:30 AM
Body: [quote user="superdrive0"]... I don't think I have alot of depth as a person >_>; [/quote]Awwww, I doubt that's true!Anyways I'm glad to have someone who seems to know a lot about anime. I've been getting more interested in it in recent years. Hopefully we can help you find some good movies!Man I really have to see this Grave of the Fireflies soon I guess.
]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:46:30 GMTRisseladaIntroduce Yourself4/20/2007 11:46:30 AM[quote user="superdrive0"]... I don't think I have alot of depth as a person >_>; [/quote]Awwww, I doubt that's true!Anyways I'm glad to have someone who seems to know a lot about anime. I've been getting more interested in it in recent years. Hopefully we can help you find some good movies!Man I really have to see this Grave of the Fireflies soon I guess. http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/Re_Introduce_Yourself/291/7300/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superdrive0
Post To: Introduce Yourself
Post Date: 4/19/2007 4:04:05 PM
Body: Hey everyone! My name is Emma, I'm 15, currently a sophmore in highschool. I found out about spout from my dad, ChangeWarrior . I'm not a huge movie fan or anything, just an anime fanatic. My favorite non-anime movies would be Spider-man and Spider-man 2. I'm very excited about the release of the third movie, I've already ordered tickets for the midnight showing the day it comes out. My favorite movie ever is Grave of the Fireflies. I spend most of my free time watching anime, making cosplay, going to conventions, and doing other anime-related things. ... I don't think I have alot of depth as a person >_>;
]]>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:04:05 GMTsuperdrive0Introduce Yourself4/19/2007 4:04:05 PMHey everyone! My name is Emma, I'm 15, currently a sophmore in highschool. I found out about spout from my dad, ChangeWarrior . I'm not a huge movie fan or anything, just an anime fanatic. My favorite non-anime movies would be Spider-man and Spider-man 2. I'm very excited about the release of the third movie, I've already ordered tickets for the midnight showing the day it comes out. My favorite movie ever is Grave of the Fireflies. I spend most of my free time watching anime, making cosplay, going to conventions, and doing other anime-related things. ... I don't think I have alot of depth as a person >_>; http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Re_Hello_Anime_Lovers/142/3834/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Rock
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 11/28/2006 2:24:41 PM
Body: [quote user="chileexpress"]My all time favorite anime is AKIRA.I enjoy the art and imagination of anime.As with all genres, there are good and bad films, there are adult and children’s films. Nether of my choices are for children.[/quote] +1 I have friends that have been in Anime since the late 1980's. One of them got it shipped to him monthly from Japan since a close friend of his lived there. No subtitles or dubs. Just as they were intended. The adult stuff is WAY OVER the top as well. I still have nightmares of it.
]]>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:24:41 GMTRockAnime Lovers11/28/2006 2:24:41 PM[quote user="chileexpress"]My all time favorite anime is AKIRA.I enjoy the art and imagination of anime.As with all genres, there are good and bad films, there are adult and children’s films. Nether of my choices are for children.[/quote] +1 I have friends that have been in Anime since the late 1980's. One of them got it shipped to him monthly from Japan since a close friend of his lived there. No subtitles or dubs. Just as they were intended. The adult stuff is WAY OVER the top as well. I still have nightmares of it. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/family/MemberTagFilms.aspxfamily
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