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The only anime I've ever really liked..and I can't remember the name

Started by TC, June 11, 2003, 02:05:01 AM

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June 11, 2003, 02:05:01 AM
I don't know if anyone else has seen it....For the life of me I can't remember the name.  I don't even know if it qualifies as "anime".  It's an Japaneese animated movie that deals with the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan through the eyes of a Japaneese boy and it shows what happens to him and his family.  I remember it being a really sad and depressing movie as it pulled no punches.  Very touching.  It had a unique title but for the life of me, I can't remember it.  Anyone else seen it?

Grumpy Guy

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June 11, 2003, 03:53:45 AM
Graveyard of the Fireflies.

It's some of the best, and saddest stuff Anime has to offer.

BTW - The movie centers around the firebombing campeigns that took place all over Japan, rather than the A-bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

--"I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free from some form of insanity.  The only difference is one of degree."
--Desiderius Erasmus

TC

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June 11, 2003, 12:47:24 PM
Hmmm...I think we are thinking of different movies.  Because I remember definately that the movie deals with the affects of radiation after the atomic bombs were dropped.    It had a really wierd title too....Something like "Gin" or "Gen" was in the title.

C Reynolds

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June 11, 2003, 01:46:54 PM
The movie you are thinking of is "Barefoot Gen". There is a review at http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/188.php

Be sure to check out "Grave of the Fireflies" anyway though.
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