The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book

The story is about an old bamboo cutter and his wife who find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The princess grows rapidly into a young lady, but she must face her fate and be punished for her crime.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Based on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata, "Grave of the Fireflies" tells the poignant story of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, who are left orphaned and struggling to survive during World War II in Japan. The film follows the siblings as they navigate the harsh realities of war, including starvation, illness, and the loss of loved ones.

Despite their hardships, Seita and Setsuko remain determined to survive and find a way to live together. They find solace in each other and in the small joys of life, such as catching fireflies and playing games. However, their hopes are dashed when they are forced to separate and endure the horrors of war on their own.

As the war comes to an end, Seita and Setsuko are reunited and find themselves in a refugee camp. They are still young and vulnerable, but they have grown stronger and more resilient than ever before. They are determined to start a new life and to never forget the sacrifices that their family and others have made to help them survive.

"Grave of the Fireflies" is a powerful and emotional film that explores the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a testament to the power of love and family and to the enduring hope that can be found even in the darkest of times.

In conclusion, "Grave of the Fireflies" is a masterpiece of filmmaking that has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. It is a film that explores the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit and is a testament to the power of love and family.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 220 x 263 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974727841