Over the years there have been many new welcomedchanges that the anime medium has adopted. However, some of its older tropes remain iconic even today. One such example is a scene or episode centered around fireworks. It does not matter if it is a romantic show or a high-action shonen series. An episode featuring a beautiful display of fireworks is bound to make its way in most, if not all, mainstream anime series.
These colorful scenesalways play an important role in the progression of their shows, and are always surrounded by intrigue. On the surface, viewers get to enjoy a beautiful splash of lights, but underneath that colorful display lies a deeper meaning in the form of a realization, a celebration, or even a confession.
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5Weathering With You
Weathering With Youisa gorgeous filmthat follows a high school runaway Hodaka, who meets a girl named Hina with the power to control the weather. Without knowing the consequences of Hina’s powers, the two then start an online business where they help people by clearing the skies to make way for important events like weddings and sporting events. After becoming an overnight success, the two proceed to take on a request by Tokyo’s Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival event organizers to clear the sky of the rain so that the festival can go as planned.
This request leads to jaw-dropping sequence filled with the most beautiful displays of fireworks. After making the event a success, Hadoka and Hina enjoy the show from the roof of a building as Hadoka comments on the beauty and intrigue of weather.
4I Want To Eat Your Pancreas
I Want To Eat Your Pancreasis a film that portraysthe reality of deathin a sad yet meaningful way. The film stars a girl named Sakura who is bound to die soon due to her terminal illness, and her schoolmate Haruki who is the first person to discover Sakura’s secret. Haruki then helps Sakura check off all the things she wants to do before her time comes to an end.
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During their adventures together, the two go to watch some beautiful fireworks. Before the sky can light up, however, the reality of Sakura’s eventual demise starts to hit Haruki, and he asks Sakura if she is really going to die. Sakura feels fortunate to have someone who cares about her. Soon after, the colorful splashes of fireworks fill the sky as the two embrace under the lights.
3Your Name
Makoto Shinkai’sYour Namebecame a global phenomenonupon release thanks in part to its beautiful visuals and somewhat flawed yet spectacular narrative. The film stars a young rural girl named Mitsuha and a city boy named Taki, who mysteriously start switching bodies one day. The film is a visual marvel from start to finish and contains one of the most beautiful meteor shower scenes. The consequence of this natural display of lights may be tragic, but it is a feast for the eyes nonetheless.
In the film, parts of a comet called Tiamat break off and pass by the Earth’s atmosphere naturally lighting up the sky. However, one of the fragments of the comet branches off and strikes the small town of Itomori causing catastrophic damage to the region.
2Kaguya-Sama: Love is War
Kauya-Sama: Love is Warisa show about two high school lovebirdstrying to make one another confess their feelings first. The show stars the lovely Kaguya Shinomiya and the Student Council President Miyuki Shirogane, who, despite having fallen for each other, cannot afford to show their feelings. The show features a jaw-dropping fireworks scene for the first season’s finale.
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In the finale, Kaguya is seen crying in an alley, having missed the chance to watch the fireworks with her friends. But just as everything seemed lost, Miyuki appears in front of her and drags her into a cab with the rest of the student council members, and they rush towards the fireworks. The driver steps on the accelerator and helps the gang make it just in time to witness the beautiful display of colors.
1A Silent Voice
It is not surprising to see that the most powerful firework scene comes fromone of the most powerful anime filmsto date.A Silent Voiceis a more than just a film, it is a piece of art with a message that deserves to be seen and heard. The film features a beautiful setup leading up to a gorgeous display of golden fireworks under a clear night sky. The scene sees Shoya tagging along with Shoko and her family to see the lights. Shoya and Shoko are enjoying the atmosphere, talking about birthdays and celebrations when the sky lights up.
While everyone sees the fireworks with their eyes, Shoko enjoys them by sensing their vibrations. The scene then turns into a nightmare, though, as moments later Shoko excuses herself to go to her apartment. Shoya follows her only to find her standing on her balcony as the sky is seen still lighting up from the fireworks. Fortunately, Shoya quickly realizes that Shoko is about to jump and rushes to save her.
