Anime, a Component of Japanese Folk Culture: The Analysis and Appreciation of Grave of Fireflies

Abstract

“Art is powerful, and therefore dangerous. All of the arts move people powerfully. They can strongly influence our behaviour, and even our character. For that reason music, along with poetry and drama and the other arts, should be part of the education of young citizens in his ideal republic, but should be strictly censored to present, at first, only the good.” (Robert E. Kraut, 2004)