The “Grave of the Fireflies” director was one of the founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli.

The ending of Isao Takahata’s masterpiece leaves me choked up every time I watch it.

Also: The ethics of technological artifacts, a Studio Ghibli artwork gallery, and lots of cool military tech and tactics.

Now that Studio Ghibli seems to be in a twilight stage of its existence, I’m doubly interested in Mami Sunada’s documentary.

Studio Ghibli’s other master releases his first film in 14 years, a retelling of a classic Japanese fairy tale.

To be honest, I don’t think I want to meet a person who could watch this film and not be moved by the plight of Seita and Setsuko.