Porco Rosso (1992)
Anime film · 90 min · Studio Ghibli · directed by Hayao Miyazaki
ActionAdventureComedyDramaRomance
Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an action-adventure film set in the interwar Adriatic. It follows a cursed WWI flying ace, now a pig-man named Porco, who works as a bounty hunter against air pirates. The story explores themes of aviation, romance, and the lingering scars of war through its primarily adult cast.
Porco Rosso screencaps & stills
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Porco Rosso in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Porco Rosso, a former World War I pilot now living under a mysterious anthropomorphic curse as a pig, operates as an independent bounty hunter in the Adriatic Sea. He frequently thwarts the exploits of various sky pirate gangs, who, frustrated by his repeated interference, decide to hire a rival American pilot named Curtis to eliminate him. This sets the stage for a series of aerial confrontations.
Beyond the dogfights, the narrative is also driven by Porco’s complex relationship with Gina, a lounge owner and singer, for whose affections both Porco and Curtis compete. As Porco navigates these personal and professional challenges, the story delves into the consequences of his curse, his past, and the ongoing struggle for freedom and honor in the skies. The stakes involve Porco's livelihood, his life, and the future of his relationships.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Story
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Script
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Voice
- Akio Ootsuka as Donald Curtis
- Voice
- Shuichiro Moriyama as Porco Rosso
- Voice
- Akemi Okamura as Fio Piccolo
Where to watch Porco Rosso
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Porco Rosso colour palette
The main colours across the whole film, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Porco Rosso happens
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Porco Rosso background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Anime like Porco Rosso
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- 2
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- 3
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Porco Rosso
Who made Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso (1992) was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, from a script by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Porco Rosso?
Netflix and Max list Porco Rosso. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Porco Rosso?
Fans most often recommend The Wind Rises, The Princess and the Pilot, Castle in the Sky. In look: Castle in the Sky, Pom Poko, Grave of the Fireflies.
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