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https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CANON-FODDER_S01_E72.mp3 A disheveled boy feeds his baby sister with chopsticks in a scene from Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Grave of the Fireflies (1988; Directed by Isao Takahata) Canon Fodder Episode 72

This week, Daniel and Corky follow the light to Isao Takahata’s devastating Grave of the Fireflies. Set in Kobe during the final days of World War II, this intensely personal tragedy from the venerable Studio Ghibli follows two orphaned siblings through firebombing, hunger and brief moments of childhood joy. But did your hosts feel Grave of the Fireflies glowed brightly enough for the Canon, or did it fade quietly away?

GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES FACTS & FIGURES

Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #225 [tied]

World premiere: Apr. 16, 1988 (Japan)

IMDB synopsis: “A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.”

CLIPS & CLIPPINGS

Trailer for Grave of the Fireflies

“I can see you.”

The Americans

Setsuko’s final scene

NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE

Cleo from 5 to 7(1962; Directed by Agnès Varda)

IMDb synopsis: “Cleo, a singer and hypochondriac, becomes increasingly worried that she might have cancer while awaiting test results from her doctor.”

Our review of Cleo from 5 to 7 comes out Tuesday, Oct. 27!

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