(2013), titled Kaze Tachinu in Japanese, is a historical animated drama written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki at Studio Ghibli . This critically acclaimed film serves as a fictionalized biography of Jiro Horikoshi , the aeronautical engineer who designed the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane used during World War II. Film Synopsis

The story follows Jiro from his childhood dreams of flying to his career as an elite aircraft designer. Because his nearsightedness prevents him from becoming a pilot, Jiro channels his passion into engineering, inspired by the visionary Italian designer . THE WIND RISES Production Notes | Video