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Kaze Tachinu
Synopsis: Kaze Tachinu tells the story of Jirou Horikoshi, a young dreamer with a deep love for aviation, who, despite his nearsightedness, moves to Tokyo with the goal of becoming a renowned aeronautical engineer. In the shadow of the Great Kanto Disaster, which drastically alters the social and emotional landscape of Japan, Jirou finds inspiration in historical figures, especially the visionary Giovanni Battista Caproni. His journey is marked by personal and professional challenges, where the pursuit of creating the famous A6M Zero fighter intertwines with his complex relationships, particularly with Naoko, whose life is profoundly affected by the upheavals of the time. As Jirou faces the moral and emotional costs of his projects, he must decide what is truly worth it in his quest for greatness.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Kaze Tachinu
- Anime Name in Japanese: 風立ちぬ
- Anime Name in English: The Wind Rises
- Other names: Kaze Tachinu
Production information
- Producers: Nichion
- Licensors:
- Studios: Studio Ghibli
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 20-jul.-13
- Genres: Prêmio Vencedor, Drama, Romance, Histórico
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.11
- Popularity: 697
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Kaze Tachinu" was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, one of the founders of Studio Ghibli and a legend in Japanese animation.
- The film is based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the aeronautical engineer who created the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters used during World War II.
- "Kaze Tachinu" is inspired by both the homonymous manga by Hayao Miyazaki and a novel by the Japanese writer Tatsuo Hori, also called "Kaze Tachinu" (The Wind Rises).
- Part of the movie's soundtrack includes the Italian song "Le Temps des cerises," which is a central reference in the plot.
- "Kaze Tachinu" was announced as the last film directed by Hayao Miyazaki before his retirement (although he later returned to direct new projects).
- The title "Kaze Tachinu" is a reference to a poem by Paul Valéry, reflecting the theme of dreams confronted by reality.
- The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2013 and was widely acclaimed by critics for its animation and storytelling.
Main Characters
- Horikoshi Jirou Aeronautical engineer and protagonist, inspired by Giovanni Caproni.
- Satomi Naoko Sweet and loving artist who suffers from tuberculosis.
- Caproni Giovanni Italian aeronautical engineer who serves as inspiration for Jiro.
- Castorp
- Kurokawa Supervisor of Jirou, strict but with a good heart.
- Honjou Kirou
- Horikoshi Kayo Sister of Jirou, a supportive figure in her life.
- Hattori
- Sone Yoshitoshi
- Kurokawa Esposa
Summary and events
- Jirou Horikoshi has the dream of becoming an aeronautical engineer due to his admiration for Giovanni Battista Caproni.
- Leaves your hometown to study at the Imperial University of Tokyo.
- Lives through the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and saves a family employee of Naoko Satomi.
- The earthquake begins a period of more than two decades of social instability in Japan.
- Jirou is dedicated to the creation of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane.
- Confront the moral impact of your creations used in war.
- Goes through various journeys and personal challenges while pursuing his dream.
- Struggles with the cost of pursuing his idealistic dream in the midst of a harsh reality.
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Meaning of Kaze Tachinu
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
風立ちぬ
- 風 - Wind
- 立ち - Lift
- ぬ - Indicates continuity or conclusion (as a grammatical form that denotes an action performed)
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