蛍火の杜へ
Hotarubi no Mori e - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
時間はいずれ二人を分かつでしょう。それでも、ね、それまでの間、ずっと一緒にいよう。
— Hotaru Takegawa
Context:
This is said by Hotaru as a young teenager, sitting with Gin by the water. It marks a shift in their relationship from a childhood friendship to a more conscious, romantic bond, where both are aware of the bittersweet reality of their future.
Meaning:
English Translation: "Time might separate us someday. But, until then, let's stay together." This quote encapsulates the film's core philosophy. It's a mature acknowledgment of their inevitable separation but also a powerful declaration of the intent to cherish the present moment. It reflects Hotaru's acceptance of their fate without letting it diminish the value of the time they have left.
来い、ホタル。やっとお前に触れられる。
— Gin
Context:
After Gin helps a human boy who snuck into the spirit festival, his body begins to disintegrate into light particles. He opens his arms to a shocked Hotaru and says this line, inviting her for their first and last embrace before he vanishes completely.
Meaning:
English Translation: "Come, Hotaru. I can finally touch you." These are Gin's final words. They are filled with tragic beauty and a sense of release. After a lifetime of being unable to experience human contact, his accidental touch of a human boy leads to his disappearance. Instead of fear or regret, he finds joy in his final seconds, as he can finally fulfill his deepest wish: to embrace Hotaru.
きっともう、夏を心待ちにはしないでしょう。胸が痛くて、涙があふれて。でもね、手に残るぬくもりも、夏の日の思い出も、私と一緒に生きてゆく。
— Hotaru Takegawa (Narration)
Context:
This is Hotaru's narration at the very end of the film, after Gin has disappeared. It's a reflection on her loss and the lasting impact Gin has had on her life, signifying her acceptance and maturation.
Meaning:
English Translation: "For now, I won't be able to look forward to the coming of summer. My chest hurts, my tears keep falling. However, the warmth that still remains in my hands, and the memories of the summers, will live on with me." This is part of Hotaru's final monologue. It perfectly captures the film's message of grieving while also holding onto cherished memories. It shows her profound sadness but also her resilience and her decision to carry the memory of Gin with her as she moves on with life.