Kaze tachinu

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 3m 32s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (7s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a character in a bathrobe, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (3m 20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] Aircraft crash scene with some intense visuals but no graphic injuries shown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:10 - 01:07:30] War scenes with aircraft battles and explosions, some destruction and implied deaths.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:00 - 01:20:30] Character collapses due to illness, some distressing imagery.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:40 - 00:15:45] Mild language, such as 'damn' used in dialogue.
Kaze tachinu
Year: 2013
Certificate: PG-13
Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Animation, Biography, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 83
Votes: 73690
Gross: 5,209,580
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Stars: Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto, Masahiko Nishimura
Overview: A look at the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Kaze tachinu' (2013)?
A: 'Kaze tachinu' (2013), also known as 'The Wind Rises,' is a historical drama anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the fictionalized biography of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Mitsubishi A5M and its successor, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, used by Japan during World War II. The film explores Jiro's dreams, love life, and the challenges he faces in pursuing his passion for aircraft design amidst the turbulent times of early 20th-century Japan.
Q: Who are the main voice actors in 'Kaze tachinu' (2013)?
A: The main voice actors in 'Kaze tachinu' (2013) include Hideaki Anno as Jiro Horikoshi, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Honjo, Miori Takimoto as Naoko Satomi, and Masahiko Nishimura as Kurokawa. These actors bring the characters to life with their performances in the Japanese version of the film.
Q: Is 'Kaze tachinu' (2013) based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'Kaze tachinu' (2013) is loosely based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the real-life engineer who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II. However, the film also incorporates elements from the short story 'The Wind Has Risen' by Tatsuo Hori, blending historical facts with fictionalized events and characters for dramatic effect.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Kaze tachinu' (2013)?
A: 'Kaze tachinu' (2013) explores themes such as the pursuit of dreams, the moral dilemmas of creating machines of war, love and sacrifice, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. The film also reflects on the beauty and tragedy of human ingenuity, as Jiro's passion for designing aircraft is set against the backdrop of Japan's militarization.
Q: Who directed 'Kaze tachinu' (2013)?
A: 'Kaze tachinu' (2013) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The film is notable as it was initially announced as Miyazaki's final feature film before his retirement, though he later returned to filmmaking.