Porco Rosso (1992), directed by Hayao Miyazaki , is a Studio Ghibli classic that blends historical realism with a touch of the fantastic. Set in the interwar Adriatic Sea , the film follows Marco Pagot , a World War I flying ace who has mysteriously transformed into an anthropomorphic pig. Core Themes and Story The Hidden Gem from Hayao Miyazaki - Donald Rositano