The conclusion of World War II in 1945 brought about a catastrophic aftermath in Japan. The unforgiving bombings conducted by the Americans had left the country in ruins, with cities destroyed beyond repair. The story of Seita and Setsuko, popularly known as Grave of the Fireflies or Hotaru no Haka, recounts the traumatic ordeal of two Japanese siblings who were victims of the war's brutality. Bereft of their parents, home, and future, the siblings were left stranded and hopeless, with the war having mercilessly robbed them of all their belongings. As they struggled to come to terms with their circumstances, Seita and Setsuko wandered aimlessly across the countryside, facing hunger, malnourishment, and illness at every turn. Even the kindness of strangers could not alleviate the extreme hardships the siblings had to endure. Despite the relentless adversity they faced, Seita and Setsuko refused to give in to despair, clinging steadfastly to the optimism and resilience of youth.