Grave of the Fireflies
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Aunt's Daughter Grave of the Fireflies
A young female student living at her aunt's house who gives geta sandals to Setsuko but treats the two coldly.
Bank Customers Grave of the Fireflies
Unnamed bank customers who, just before the end of the Pacific War, informed Seita—who had gone to the bank to withdraw his mother's savings—of Japan's surrender and the destruction of the Combined Fleet, shocking him.
Doctor Grave of the Fireflies
The doctor who diagnosed Setsuko's malnutrition and debilitation and advised building nourishment. Appears accompanying Seita to the hospital in the latter part of the story.
Police Officer Grave of the Fireflies
The police officer who escorted the captured Seita to the koban, restrained the farmer who assaulted him, and treated him protectively. One of the few adults in the story who showed understanding towards Seita.
Relative's Aunt Grave of the Fireflies
A widowed relative to whom Seita and Setsuko turn during wartime. She gradually comes to resent the two, creating the cause for them to leave the house.
Seita Grave of the Fireflies
A 14-year-old boy who loses his mother in wartime Kobe and struggles to survive with his sister Setsuko, ultimately dying from malnutrition. The protagonist of 'Grave of the Fireflies'.
Seita and Setsuko's Mother Grave of the Fireflies
A mother who suffered from heart disease, was injured in an air raid, and died in front of Seita and Setsuko. An important tragic character in 'Grave of the Fireflies'.
Seita's Young Female Acquaintance Grave of the Fireflies
A kind-hearted young woman who interacts closely with Seita's family, takes care of Setsuko, and cares for the siblings. She supports them through the first half of the story, showing humanity amid the harsh wartime conditions.
Setsuko Grave of the Fireflies
Seita's 4-year-old little sister. After her mother's death, she struggles to survive harsh wartime conditions with her brother but weakens from malnutrition and passes away.
The Man Who Gives Coal Grave of the Fireflies
The man who gave Seita a bale of coal needed for Setsuko's cremation and taught him how to light the fire.