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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.
Father of Seita and Setsuko Grave of the Fireflies
Navy Captain of the Combined Fleet who went to war and went missing in action.
Lodger at Aunt's House Grave of the Fireflies
A student lodging at his aunt's house. He cares about the two siblings but is not protective.
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.
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.