Grave of the Fireflies tops anime film rankings despite Miyazaki's historical accuracy concerns

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Grave of the Fireflies is ranked the greatest anime film ever on Letterbox'd, surpassing other Studio Ghibli works. The 1988 film, directed by Isao Takahata, follows two siblings during World War II and is noted for its dark tone, unlike typical Ghibli family-friendly movies. Hayao Miyazaki praised the film as a masterpiece but criticized its historical accuracy regarding the survival of children of military officers.


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