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Grave of the Fireflies Drinking Game + Cocktail

One of the most heartbreaking films ever made — we strongly recommend having a drink nearby.

The Rules

  • Sip — Seita feeds Setsuko from their dwindling supply of fruit drops
  • Sip — An air raid siren sounds or American bombers appear over Kobe
  • Sip — Setsuko asks where their mother is or when she is coming back
  • Sip — Seita and Setsuko hide in their hillside cave shelter
  • Sip — Seita steals food or supplies to keep Setsuko alive
  • Drink Twice — Setsuko's condition visibly deteriorates from malnutrition
  • Drink Twice — Seita refuses to ask for help or admit to their aunt how bad things have gotten
  • Drink Twice — A firefly in the jar dies or the jar is shown empty and abandoned
  • Shot — Setsuko asks Seita why fireflies have to die so soon
  • Shot — Setsuko passes away alone while Seita is away searching for food
  • Chug — Seita collapses alone at Sannomiya Station in the film's final scene

Themed Cocktail

The Firefly Jar

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz yuzu sake
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz white grape juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine yuzu sake, elderflower liqueur, grape juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake gently for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a small mason jar filled with ice.
  4. 4Serve quietly — no garnish needed, no words necessary.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Taro Hyugaji.(Source)
  • Starring Reo Yoshitake, Rina Hatakeyama, Keiko Matsuzaka.(Source)
  • Released in 2008. Genres: Drama, War.(Source)
  • Runtime: 1h 40m.(Source)
  • Produced by Bandai Visual, TV Tokyo, Pony Canyon.(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.