The Wind Rises

Aspiring aeronautical engineer Jirou Horikoshi pursues his dream of designing airplanes in pre-World War II Japan, navigating social upheaval and personal connections.

CHARACTERS

Jirou Horikoshi

Aspiring Japanese aeronautical engineer Jirou Horikoshi pursues his dream of designing beautiful aircraft despite the looming threat of war.

Portrayed by Kaburagi Kaichi, Anno Hideaki

Naoko Satomi

A kind, tubercular woman; Jirou's wife and muse, she fades away as his dream of flight takes off.

Portrayed by Iino Mayu

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Studio Ghibli

Season

Summer 2013

Start Date

2013-07-19

End Date

2013-07-19

Episodes

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