The Man Who Gives Coal
The man who gave Seita coal for Setsuko's cremation and taught him how to light the fire
The man who gave Seita a bale of coal needed for Setsuko's cremation and taught him how to light the fire.
Trivia
- Depicted as the only benevolent adult male who gives coal while teaching how to light it in the film.
- Detailed personal information or name is not revealed in the film.
- Positioned as a symbolic figure representing material shortages during wartime.
Alternate names
Man Who Gives Coal
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Although his appearances in the work are few, he is a kind-hearted middle-aged man who gives Seita coal for free and kindly teaches him how to light it amid the harsh wartime conditions. Details of his appearance are unknown.
- Iconic items
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- One bale of coal
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Despite his extremely limited scenes, he treats the weak Seita with deep humanity, generously provides coal, which is indispensable for survival and rituals, teaches him how to light the fire, and is depicted as a compassionate person.
- Keywords
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- Compassion
- Kindness
- Generosity
- Cooperativeness
- Quiet strength
- Talents
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- Deep humanity
- Supply procurement ability
- Skills
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- Coal handling
- Fire-starting technique
- Knowledge of daily necessities
- Motivation
- To do his best for Seita and Setsuko through the coal.
History
- Backstory
- Although his detailed background in the film is unknown, he is one of the local men who traded coal during the chaotic wartime period, yet showed goodwill to impoverished children.
- Debut date
- April 16, 1988
- Work title
- Grave of the Fireflies
- Media type
- Anime
Giving coal to Seita
- Significant event
- Giving coal to Seita
- Description
- He provided a bale of coal for free or out of goodwill to Seita, who sought coal needed to cremate his sister Setsuko, and carefully taught him the method of lighting the fire.
Relationships
Seita
Giving Seita coal and teaching him how to light it
Media appearances
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Anime / Supporting
1988 TV anime film
Grave of the Fireflies (2008 live-action film)
Movie / Supporting
Released July 5, 2008
Voice cast and creators
Akiyuki Nosaka
- Creator name
- Akiyuki Nosaka
- Role
- Original author
Isao Takahata
- Creator name
- Isao Takahata
- Role
- Director
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- productionCompany