[Anime Review] Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

"A fantastic Adventure Anime feature" -bezoe

During the beginning years of the Great Depression, life in the Mediterranean has become difficult. Aerial pirate raids are gaining in frequency, thus requiring the need for capable "bodyguards". One of the best is a pig known as Porco Rosso. Once a human and an ace pilot during World War I, he now freelances his services to those in distress. The fascist regime that has taken over the Italian Air Force has grown tiresome of his exploits and places a bounty on his head. On top of that, a hotshot flyer from the United States arrives and not only wants to steal Porco Rosso's glory, but also the woman he loves so dearly.

This anime have all of the contents that needs to be one of the best anime of all time. The story is very well made. Even though it sets on the pretty real and depressing era, but with Ghibli touch, this anime is very enjoyable. The action, the comedy and the love story are all very intriguing. And also even though its kinda fantasy type but it is still feel pretty real (I'm talking about Porco transformation).

The animation was top notch for a 1992 movie, and without a doubt Ghibli really did a great job for Porco Rosso. We can still appreciate highly for this animation even after 16 years. The Dogfight scene in paticular is one of the best scene in the anime.

Character design was very cute for Porco, I love it! Well its also because I love pig probably (and my chinese zodiac also a pig). Fio Piccolo really have the reasemble of Princess Nausicaa from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, which one of my favorite Ghibli character.

Another great music piece by Joe Hisaishi, its very suite the anime. The Italian feels really set up the mood of the anime.

Bottom line: Definately worth to watch. Story, action and comedy all are superb

Overall Rating: A-