Review of The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises is based on Jirō Horikoshi, a real historical figure in Japanese history, who created the infamous and world-renowned "Zero fighter" during the first years of World War II. The movie starts with Jirō Horikoshi as a young boy living in Japan, who dreams of being a pilot. However, this dream is impossible for him as he is left with short-sighted vision, and so he decides that instead of flying, he will design and create aeroplanes instead. He is given this confidence by Giovanni Caproni (a famous Italian aircraft designer) in his dream, and he encourages Jirō to take the designer path "Le vent selève!... Il faut tenter de vivre! ("The wind rises!... We must try to live!")" - Paul Valéry

"Le Cimetière Marin" (The Graveyard By The Sea).

Jirō Horikoshi: A young boy who dreams of being a pilot in rural Japan.

Naoko Satomi: The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 hits whilst she is on a train with her maid, the same train that Jirou is on, and he saves them from the dangers that occur with it.