Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
From Retro Movie Roundtable by Russell Guest, Bryan Frye, Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, Lizzy Haynes
April 25, 2026 · 1h 31m · Season 2026 · Episode 349
About this episode
The hosts revisit the poignant film 'Grave of the Fireflies' and discuss its themes and impact.
RMR 0349: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It’s a Grave of the Fireflies (1988) [PG-13] Genre: War, Drama, Tragedy, Period Piece Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi Directed by: Isao Takahata Recorded on 2025-12-5
People in this episode
Hosts: Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis
Topics covered
- War
- Drama
- Tragedy
- Period Piece
- Film Analysis
Keywords
- Grave of the Fireflies
- Isao Takahata
- War Drama
- 1988 Film
- Anime
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Books & works: Grave of the Fireflies
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