Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' is set to begin its second domestic streaming run on Netflix Japan on July 15, 2026, paired with educational initiatives. A book based on an NHK documentary about the film's production will be released on June 24, 2026.
Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated film 'Grave of the Fireflies' is returning to Netflix Japan for a second streaming window starting July 15, 2026. Directed by Isao Takahata and based on Akiyuki Nosaka's novel, the film follows 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-old sister Setsuko after they lose their mother in an air raid during World War II. Netflix first streamed the film in over 190 countries and regions (excluding Japan) starting September 16, 2024, where it ranked 7th in the Netflix Weekly Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) in its first week. In 2025, it became the first Studio Ghibli film to stream on Netflix in Japan, with subtitles in 33 languages and dubbing in 10 languages. The audio description features Japanese narration by Shota Yasuda (SUPER EIGHT) and English narration by Patrick Harlan (Pakkun Makkun).
Netflix is positioning the new streaming run as a 'summer cultural viewing experience.' Alongside the re-release, the platform is launching the '#NetflixEssay' project, which includes a children's essay workshop for 5th and 6th graders on July 11 and a note campaign from July 15 to August 31. Netflix is also supporting free school screenings at junior high schools across Japan by providing free viewing codes to schools that obtain permission from Shinchosha. The film previously streamed on Netflix Japan in September 2025 and ended in November of that year, prompting surprised reactions. The new streaming period is expected to last a few months.
A book based on the NHK ETV special 'Grave of the Fireflies, Isao Takahata, and the Seven Notebooks' will be released on June 24, 2026. Written by NHK director Yoko Terakoshi, the book examines Takahata's creative process through seven preserved notebooks and interviews with staff, and includes previously unpublished materials.
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Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' will be exclusively streamed on Netflix Japan from July 15, 2026. The film previously streamed on the platform in September 2025 and ended in November of that year, prompting surprised reactions. The new streaming period is expected to last a few months.
Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated film "Grave of the Fireflies" will begin its second domestic streaming run on Netflix Japan on July 15, 2026. Directed by Isao Takahata and based on Akiyuki Nosaka's novel, the film follows 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-old sister Setsuko as they struggle to survive after losing their mother in an air raid during World War II. Netflix first streamed the film in over 190 countries and regions (excluding Japan) starting September 16, 2024, where it ranked 7th in the Netflix Weekly Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) in its first week. In 2025, it became the first Studio Ghibli film to stream on Netflix in Japan, with subtitles in 33 languages and dubbing in 10 languages. The audio description features Japanese narration by Shota Yasuda (SUPER EIGHT) and English narration by Patrick Harlan (Pakkun Makkun). Alongside the re-release, Netflix is launching the "#NetflixEssay" project, which includes a children's essay workshop for 5th and 6th graders on July 11 and a note campaign from July 15 to August 31. Netflix is also supporting free school screenings at junior high schools across Japan by providing free viewing codes to schools that obtain permission from Shinchosha.
A book based on the NHK ETV special 'Grave of the Fireflies, Isao Takahata, and the Seven Notebooks' will be released on June 24, 2026. Written by NHK director Yoko Terakoshi, the book examines director Isao Takahata's creative process through seven preserved notebooks and interviews with staff, and includes previously unpublished materials.