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Head to head
Raiyantsuuri no Uta vs Grave of the Fireflies
| 5.8 | Score | 8.3 |
| 679 | Popularity | 196,319 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 1994 | Year | 1988 |
| Movie | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaHistoricalWarSurvival
The verdict
On the numbers, Grave of the Fireflies edges it — but they share 4 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedGrave of the Fireflies scores 83% vs 58%.
- More popularGrave of the Fireflies has the bigger audience here.
- NewerRaiyantsuuri no Uta (1994) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Raiyantsuuri no Uta or Grave of the Fireflies for the full picture.