His work on anime like Grave of the Fireflies has been and will be enjoyed by fans for decades to come, as Mamiya’s scores have left a lasting impact on the medium.

The story begins about a year before the end of World War II. Fourteen-year-old Seita and his little sister Setsuko are seemingly-normal Japanese kids, trying to survive amidst the regular air ...

Anime movies aren't just for kids; there are mature themes in films like Perfect Blue. Movies like Akira delve into deep topics like body horror. Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies offer ...

Discover where to stream the emotional masterpiece 'Grave of the Fireflies' directed by Isao Takahata. Available on Netflix ...

A Japanese anime movie hailed as a masterpiece when ... Critics at the time warned audiences that “Grave of the Fireflies,” directed by Isao Takahata (1935-2018), had a tragic storyline ...

Will has reported on anime for over a decade, interviewing some of the biggest stars and reporting from premieres at ...

In the anime circle, though most famously associated with the composition of the World War II film Grave of the Fireflies, Michio Mamiya was best known for his collaborations with Studio Ghibli co ...