When did Hayao Miyazaki begin conceiving The Wind Rises?
Hayao Miyazaki began conceiving the story of The Wind Rises in 2008. This project marked his first feature film since Ponyo.
Questions about The Wind Rises
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who voices Jiro Horikoshi and Nahoko Satomi in The Wind Rises English dub?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt provides the voice for Jiro Horikoshi while Emily Blunt voices Nahoko Satomi in the English version. Hideaki Anno voiced Jiro in Japanese with Miori Takimoto voicing Nahoko.
What date was The Wind Rises released in Japan?
The Wind Rises premiered in Japan on the 20th of July 2013 through distributor Toho. It became the highest-grossing Japanese film of 2013 earning over 16 billion yen domestically.
Why did Hayao Miyazaki initially reject adapting The Wind Has Risen?
Miyazaki initially rejected the proposal because he viewed the subject matter as unsuitable for children. He considered the traditional audience for his studio to be too young for such themes until a staff member convinced him otherwise.
When did production begin on The Wind Rises after Ponyo?
Production began after Ponyo released in 2008 making this Miyazaki's next feature film following that release. The story follows historical events from Jiro's time at Tokyo Imperial University in 1923 through the first test flight of the Mitsubishi Ka-14 on the 4th of February 1935.