Why? Gin knew that she was doing it just because of him, that’s why he told Hotaru that it would be okay if she decides to forget him. When Hotaru announced her plans of moving to the countryside after high school, Gin wasn’t ecstatic about it. What’s the point of living if he can’t be with the one he loves? In addition, Gin also felt that he was holding Hotaru back from living her life to the fullest. However, the love that Gin feels for Hotaru made him change his views about his own existence. Gin could probably live for a very long time in the forest as long as he doesn’t touch another human. In other words, Gin was as much in love with Hotaru as she was for him. There’s evidence throughout the film that Gin’s feelings for Hotaru have intensified over the years. Hotaru’s real age grew closer to Gin’s apparent age and the two started developing romantic feelings for each other.īack to that tragic ending, was Gin’s death an accident? Probably not. However, as the years passed by, things began to change. Gin wasn’t in love with Hotaru when they first met, that would be weird considering their age gap. Assuming that Gin never left the forest, Hotaru is probably the first human that he has ever met.
Those who have watched the film must be wondering: how could Gin make such a stupid mistake? However, did he though? As the story unravels, Gin reveals that he was once a human. Now, was it an accident or did Gin do it on purpose? So in the end Gin’s dies because he touched a human child. Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light (2011) – Ending Explained Despite of what happened, Hotaru eventually gets over the pain and continues to visit her uncle in the countryside during summer. The spirits of the forest appear and thank Hotaru for giving Gin what he wanted: to touch a human. Before vanishing, Gin asks Hotaru to hug him. However, it was a human child and shortly after, Gin begins to disappear. As they continue walking, a boy behind them stumbles and Gin grabs him by his arm. Then, the young man places his mask on Hotaru’s face and kisses her. Towards the end of their night, Gin confesses his feelings to Hotaru. Hotaru makes a light joke about their evening being a date and Gin confirms that it’s indeed a date. Gin invites Hotaru to a festival held by the spirits. However, Gin’s apparent immortality came with a catch: he cannot ever touch a human and vice-versa. The mountain god found Gin and cast a spell on him so he could live longer. When he was baby, Gin’s parents left him in the forest. Meanwhile, Gin lets Hotaru know a little bit more about himself. During one of their meetings, Hotaru confesses to Gin her desire to find a job in the countryside after graduating high school, so they can see each other more often. The girl manages to keep her promise and her relationship with Gin strengthens over the years.Īs Hotaru grows older, she becomes aware that her relationship with Gin has its own limitations. The young man suggests Hotaru to come back next summer. The summer holidays are almost over and Hotaru informs Gin that she needs to leave the countryside and return to the city. Xem thêm: Tại Sao Máy Chấm Công Bằng Khuôn Mặt Tốt Nhất Hiện Nay, Máy Chấm Công Nhận Dạng Khuôn Mặt The two keep seeing each other the following days. The day after, Hotaru shows up again and goes for another walk in the forest with Gin. After a couple of hits in the head, Hotaru finally gets that she should always keep a certain distance from Gin.Īfter Gin escorts Hotaru out of the forest, the little girl expresses her desire of seeing him again. Out of options, Gin hits Hotaru with a thick branch whenever the child tried to come too close to him. That sparked her curiosity and she kept trying to touch the young man. At first, Hotaru couldn’t really grasp why she couldn’t touch Gin. Gin is not human and warns the little girl not to touch him, otherwise, he’ll disappear. Then, suddenly, a young man by the name of Gin comes to her rescue. Scared, the little girl started crying for help. After a while, Hotaru couldn’t find an exit any more.
When Hotaru was six, she disobeyed her uncle’s orders and wandered inside a forest believed to be inhabited by spirits.
While waiting for the bus, Hotaru recalls the moment she met Gin. Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light (2011) – Plot SummaryĪ young woman by the name of Hotaru is heading towards her uncle’s house in the countryside. Today’s post is solely based on the film, not the novel. Directed by Takahiro Ômori, the 2011 Japanese anime is based on a 2002 shōjo manga of the same name written by Yuki Midorikawa.
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