Did you know that Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies is regarded as one of the most tear-jerking animated movies ever? If you haven’t watched it yet, no worries because it’s coming to Netflix this September.
Directed by the late Isao Takahata, the film shows the tough times faced by orphaned siblings Seita and Setsuko in post-war Japan. Now that it’s coming to Netflix, people everywhere can watch this touching story of their struggle and family bond.
Studio Ghibli Classic Grave of the Fireflies Arrives on Netflix
Grave of the Fireflies is a top-notch example of great storytelling and animation. It’s set after World War II and follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they try to get by in war-ravaged Japan.
Based on Akiyuki Nosaka’s 1976 autobiographical story, the movie is famous for its deep emotions and realistic look at how war affects ordinary people. Nosaka’s real-life loss of his younger sister during the war inspired the story, turning it into a heartfelt tribute to her.
On September 16, 2024, this heart-wrenching classic will hit Netflix in over 190 countries—except the U.S. and Japan. As it joins Netflix’s anime lineup, it’s set to touch new viewers’ hearts with its emotiona but hopeful story. Now on a major streaming service, more people can watch and savor all the feels they might have missed before!
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Adding Grave of the Fireflies to Netflix shows they’re all in on great and varied Studio Ghibli creations. Right now, Netflix has 22 Studio Ghibli films around the world (but not in the U.S. or Japan). You can catch hits like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke there.
Netflix to Add More Anime Besides Studio Studio Ghibli
Later this year, Netflix will add more anime to its collection. Besides Studio Ghibli films, they will include The First Slam Dunk and Suzume. Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume is a big winner, making over $316 million worldwide (via The Numbers). It’s now the fourth highest-grossing Japanese movie ever. Plus, it got a Golden Globe nomination and seven Annie Award nods.
The First Slam Dunk will be available on Netflix worldwide this month. It’ll be available to stream from August 25th, 2024, in 75 countries, including the U.S.
Grave of the Fireflies will be available to watch on Netflix from September 16, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
When does Grave of the Fireflies arrive on Netflix?
According to the article, Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies begins streaming on Netflix on September 16, 2024. It is available across more than 190 countries, though the article notes the title is excluded from Netflix in the United States and Japan. The film joins Netflix’s growing anime catalog for viewers who previously missed it.
What is Grave of the Fireflies about?
Directed by Isao Takahata, the film follows orphaned siblings Seita and Setsuko struggling to survive in war-devastated Japan during and after World War II. The article reports it is adapted from Akiyuki Nosaka’s 1967 semi-autobiographical short story, written after Nosaka lost his younger sister during wartime, and it is praised for its emotional depth and realistic depiction of war’s toll on civilians.
What other anime films are coming to Netflix alongside it?
The article reports that The First Slam Dunk arrives on Netflix on August 25, 2024, across 75 countries including the U.S., and that Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume is also joining the platform. Suzume reportedly earned more than $300 million worldwide, becoming Japan’s fourth highest-grossing film, with a Golden Globe nomination and seven Annie Award nominations. Netflix already offers 22 Ghibli films globally outside the U.S. and Japan.
