Porco Rosso, a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, was released in Japan.
Hayao Miyazaki began his career in the animation industry, later becoming the director of Porco Rosso.
Marco Pagot serves as a fighter pilot during World War I, establishing his skill and bravery in the air.
After World War I, Marco Pagot mysteriously transforms into an anthropomorphic pig, adopting the name Porco Rosso.
Porco Rosso operates as an independent bounty hunter taking on air pirates in the Adriatic Sea region.
Porco intercepts and defeats air pirates who kidnapped Fio Piccolo, saving her and earning her father's gratitude.
Fio Piccolo becomes the chief aircraft engineer for Porco, designing and upgrading his seaplane.
Porco faces off against the American pilot Curtis in a competitive air race, highlighting tensions and rivalries.
Porco deals with both air pirates led by Donald Curtis and interference from the Italian Military Police.
Porco and Curtis engage in a climactic aerial battle to determine supremacy in the skies.
After the duel, Porco reaffirms his choice to live freely as a pilot despite his cursed form.
