75. "Grave of the Fireflies" (1988)

Tonight we have not only a Japanese production but also our first
animated movie. Since "Grave of the Fireflies" appeared in the
late '80s, it has steadily garnered a following in the West,
notably led by its biggest advocate, Roger Ebert. Seita, 14, must
care for his 4-year-old sister Setsuko, after their home is
destroyed and their mother killed in the firebombings of 1945.
Regarded as one of the saddest movies ever made, this one really
tests World War II Movie Night's mission to be a fun
podcast, but we manage... Asides include a mini book club, the
more unfortunate examples of dubbed movies, and war as a balm for
the restlessness of youth.