The city of Kobe, Japan, was heavily bombed by Allied forces during World War II, causing massive destruction and civilian casualties, which serves as the setting backdrop of the movie Grave of the Fireflies.
The animated film Grave of the Fireflies was released in Japan. Directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli, it depicts the story of two siblings struggling to survive in the aftermath of the World War II bombings in Japan.
Grave of the Fireflies gained international acclaim and became a significant cultural work, highlighting the impact of war on civilians and influencing future war-related storytelling in animation and cinema worldwide.