Grave of the Fireflies
Isao Takahata
Directed by:
1988


This is one of those movies that just sticks with you forever. Even though this was only my first time watching it, I know for a fact that this is one of the greatest animated movies ever made. For its relatively short runtime, this movie manages to pack so much emotion into its story and characters. Right from the start, the two main characters are taken on an emotional roller coaster that never really stops. The animation is absolutely beautiful, as is the overall visual style. The characters are really fun to watch, and the soundtrack complements both the story and the visuals very nicely. This is a gut wrenching story, and while it didn't quite make me cry, it definitely put me in a feel trip. If you haven't seen this film, I cannot recommend it enough.
