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The Wind Rises
風立ちぬ
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Synopsis
Although Jirou Horikoshi's nearsightedness prevents him from ever becoming a pilot, he leaves his hometown to study aeronautical engineering at Tokyo Imperial University for one simple purpose: to design and build planes just like his hero, Italian aircraft pioneer Giovanni Battista Caproni. His arrival in the capital coincides with the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, during which he saves a maid serving the family of a young girl named Naoko Satomi; this disastrous event marks the beginning of ...
Background
Before its release, director Miyazaki Hayao declared that Kaze Tachinu would be his final film. Like most of Miyazaki's films, it was the top-grossing movie of its release year, earning $113 million in the domestic box office in 2013. The film was controversial on both sides of the political spectru...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA visionary engineer chases the sky, only to find his dreams tangled in the thunder of war.
Jirō Horikoshi, a myopic dreamer barred from the cockpit, trades his small-town life for the bustling halls of Tokyo Imperial University, intent on shaping the sky. Inspired by the legendary Italian aviator Giovanni Battista Caproni, he pours his heart into aeronautical design, seeking to craft aircraft that glide like poetry. The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake shatters the city and his routine, thrusting him into a rescue that introduces him to Naoko Satomi, a fragile yet resilient young woman whose presence becomes both a balm and a compass for his restless spirit. As Japan spirals toward militarism, Jirō’s ambition collides with the grim realities of war. He watches his elegant concepts evolve into the fearsome Mitsubishi A6‑M Zero, a symbol of national pride and devastating conflict. Each blueprint, each test flight, forces him to weigh the beauty of his creations against the lives they will claim. Amid soaring triumphs and personal heartache, Jirō must confront a haunting question: how far will he let his dream soar before it crashes under the weight of conscience and loss?
breathtaking ambitionhistorical melancholyromantic yearningwar's ethical hazeGhibli's poetic realism
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13++
moderate
ViolenceIntense Great Kanto Earthquake sequence with collapsing buildings, fire, and injured civilians; later war scenes show planes being shot down and bombing raids without graphic gore.
strong
Disturbing themesCentral storyline follows a young woman's terminal tuberculosis — depicted realistically with coughing blood, sanatorium stay, and eventual off-screen death; protagonist grapples with moral responsibility for designing fighter planes used in WWII; a character references suicide and another chooses to die alone.
moderate
Substance useFrequent cigarette smoking by adults throughout (historically accurate for 1920s–40s Japan); occasional social drinking.
mild
Sexual contentMarried couple shares tender kisses and implied intimacy (sleeping together under covers, fully clothed); no nudity or explicit content.
mild
LanguageSubtitled dialogue contains no strong profanity; period-appropriate formal speech.
A visually stunning historical drama about an idealistic aircraft designer whose beautiful creations become weapons of war, intertwined with a heartbreaking romance cut short by terminal illness. Mature themes of mortality, moral compromise, and wartime complicity make this best suited for teens and adults ready for emotionally heavy, nuanced storytelling.
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The Wind Rises has 1 episodes.
The Wind Rises is currently finished airing.
The Wind Rises was produced by Studio Ghibli.
The Wind Rises aired Jul 20, 2013.
The Wind Rises is based on a Manga.
A visually stunning historical drama about an idealistic aircraft designer whose beautiful creations become weapons of war, intertwined with a heartbreaking romance cut short by terminal illness. Mature themes of mortality, moral compromise, and wartime complicity make this best suited for teens and adults ready for emotionally heavy, nuanced storytelling.
