Kaze Tachinu

-Flying/planes is the main theme in both movies. -In both movies the main character is based on a real person. -Both are Hayao Miyazaki movies. Main difference -In The Wind Rises the mc designs planes and in Porco Rosso the mc flies a plane. 

Both are Ghibli films which focus on World War II. Unlike other Ghibli works, these anime are more realistic. Both have similar art and character designs, as well as tragic moment that make the watchers emotional. 

Both are WW2 era movies from the perspective of mainland Japan exposing the human struggle and the reality that war is fought by people, each person has their own story and whether soldier or not, their own battle to fight. Lives are lost, and the human condition is all at once sad, maddening, frightening, desperate, yet meaningful. War is fought because there is something worth fighting for, the war may be wicked but the people still human; to stand up to a challenge and lose is better than to have never stood for anything at all, this is their humanity. 

This anime relates to robotics; notes in terms of the main character. The main relation to the MCs is that they're both engineers. Both animes revolve around a story about following your passion. The only thing is that this one is much more mature and overall better rated. 

Both use what is on the surface is a seemingly relatively straightforward fictional biopic as a vehicle for far more complex and multilayered story, both extensively reference other works, deal with legacy of an individual's work as a theme, as well as overlapping in the time periods covered. Many other similarities in plot, potentially as a result of Japanese and Western postwar dramas being an influence, and historical events given the time period covered. A striking number of visual similarities as well, notwithstanding that many of the same people worked on both: an artist painting on a hillside, the melodramatic train station scenes, kanto earthquake, train crashes, seamless transitions between 'dream/memories' and 'reality', fire and bombed-out cities....  read more 

Watching an actual WW2 propaganda movie after seeing Kaze Tachinu really put it in a new light. There's even the scene with the dandelion seeds that seems like Miyazaki used as inspiration. 

Both are very good, and very emotional Studio Ghibli movies. 

How life is beautiful for both the wonders and the hardships. That was one of the special things that Wolf Children transmitted me, and The Wind Rises has exactly the same message. The plot may differ, since the first is a little more dramatic and its based on something fantastic/supernatural, while the second focus more in the life of a single person and his dreams than the conformation of a family. Even so, the decisions and variety of emotions from the main characters make these two films to have a similar meaning. 

Centred on the protagonists reconciling their direct or indirect involvement in an unfair war that brought harm to people and grief to their loved ones. They have bittersweet relationships that end tragically, but help them realize what love truly is and feels like. Against the grim backdrop of military conflict, the nature of love and the strength of humanity are investigated using acts of creative expression (i.e. Jirou’s passion for planes and Violet’s employment in emotional letter-typing). Personally, these anime featured moments that were tear-jerking enough for me to cry. 

Both films are bittersweet swan songs from legendary filmmakers from Studio Ghibli. While Kaguya has more humor and employs a different art style, The Wind Rises is a little darker throughout, but both films are heavily thematic and convey the themes in beautiful, subtle ways, and if you love one, you'll love the other. Also, both films have amazing soundtracks done by the great Joe Hisaishi. 

Despite all desavantages try to keep working in your passion, is the main subject on this series. The use of Sonoplasty in both shows is similar. The way the story change into reality and fantasy happen in both shows. 

A touch of history. A touch of fantasy. And a whole lot of Easter eggs for fans the respective protagonists and their works. Both films are fictionalised and embellished biographies of prominent Japanese historical figures. Kaze Tachinu focuses on the Japanese aerospace engineer who designed the infamous Zero planes used in WWII, with a largely linear storyline. Sarusuberi looks at the life around the artist famed for the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji', as a series of independent stories viewed through the lens of his daughter and pieced together in a mosaic-like way. Rich in historical detail of their respective eras, and with hints of magical realism; both pieces of work are expertly animated to fully bring out the charms of the characters and the time. read more 

Both these titles are deceptively simple at first glance, but while one is based loosely on a true story and the other is science fiction, they are similarly thought-provoking and tragic. If you were touched by one, you may enjoy the other as well. 

Both are works about discovering ones path in life and pursuing it with all one has. The pacing of both of these works is very similar - starts slowly and increases with time. Both contain light romance, that doesn't overpower the main theme and adds to it instead. Both have strong willed protagonists, who dream about their own work. Both have surreal moments that merge perfectly with reality forming an interesting and fun to watch movie! It's very motivating.  

Two very good anime following the lives of hardworking dreamers as adults. Jiro (The Wind Rises) and Muta (Space Brothers) have been dreaming of the skies and space since childhood, but sometimes life has a way of changing your plans. As an adult, Muta had long abandoned his dreams of being an astronaut, but an opportunity made him realized that it is not too late. As an adult, Jiro is working for an aircraft manufacturer when a fortunate encounter gives him something else to love. It is very refreshing to have adult main characters who experience realistic difficulties. 

Both films tell a story of technical efforts (aviation and space exploration) intertwined with the life and goals of the protagonist. 

Both of these are about romance between a girl and a pilot, set in a historical era. 

Are you looking for more stories about Japan's experiences during the Second World War? Zipang shows the experience of its military in 1942. It follows the crew of a modern battleship that is mysterious transported in the middle of the Second World War. The Wind Rises shows the experience of its civilians working in the aviation industry from 1925 to 1945 as it increasingly becomes militarized. Although both anime have different genres, they provide an insight into how Japan views the Second World War.  

Though Kaze Tachinu is much darker, both take place during pre and post-war eras and feature a coming of age story. Beautiful narratives and heavy focus on details of the time period. One distinct difference is that Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is much easier to swallow. 

Both are about a brilliant young man and his journey through his professional career spanning across decades. The protagonists both have an intense passion for their work. this along with the romance themes throughout both cause these two animes to be very similar. 

Both movies embrace the art of flight, and have a very special magic-feeling to them. They are also both must see's of their time. Also, Hayao Miyazaki.