Studio Ghibli surprised his followers with the official presentation of the complete replica of the Savoia S-21, The iconic seaplane PORCO ROSSO. The work, which captivated even Hayao Miyazaki, will be transferred in November to his new permanent home within the Park Ghibli on Aichi, Japan.
Official replica of Porco Rosso’s Savoia S-21, ready for his arrival at Ghibli Park in Aichi.
The architecture in animation, annual exhibition of Studio Ghibli, He recently concluded in Japan. As a surprise, he had the presentation of the official replica of the iconic red seaplane Savoia S-21 of PORCO ROSSO. The piece caught the eye of Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of the study, who described her as “beautiful”. On the X platform, the renowned blogger Catsuka He shared new images showing the end result of this recreation.
The photographs show the finished version of the aircraft along with statues of the protagonist of the tape and its trusted mechanic, Piccolo. Earlier this year an incomplete prototype had already been presented that had already impressed the director. Now, with its final finish, on November 1, the Savoia S-21 will move to his new permanent home in the Ghibli Park.
Additional facts about Porco Rosso:
- The film is based on the manga series Hikotei Jidai of Hayao Miyazaki, First published in 1989.
- Although it usually goes unnoticed among the general public, shares many of the classic narrative elements of Studio Ghibli.
- Address topics feminists and anti-war In addition to reflecting the passion of Miyazaki for machinery and aviation.
- He received awards at various international festivals, including the award for best animated film in the prizes Mainichi Film of 1993.
The arrival of this replica Park Ghibli reinforces the importance of PORCO ROSSO within the filmography of Miyazaki and the history of the study. Fans will have the opportunity to see up close one of the most beloved symbols of Japanese animated cinema, now become part of the tangible legacy of Ghibli. Without a doubt, the Savoia S-21 It is emerging as one of the most anticipated attractions of the venue.
Porco Rosso has the following description:
The story follows Marco Pagot, a former Italian Air Force pilot who, after a mysterious curse, acquires the face of a pig and is known as Porco Rosso. In the Adriatic skies, he lives as a reward hunter facing aerial pirate gangs. His life takes a turn when he meets Fio, a young engineer who helps him repair his seaplane after a tough defeat against an American pilot. Between aerial fighting, reflections on war and emotional ties with those around him, Porco struggles not only to recover his honor, but also to find his place in a rapidly changing world.
