Caproni

Inspired by the legendary Italian aircraft engineer, the young Jirou Horikoshi finds his lifelong passion for aviation through the works of Giovanni Battista Caproni. As a renowned pioneer of airplane design, Caproni serves as a profound mentor figure whose legacy shapes the protagonist's future. Though he never addresses the young boy by name, referring to him only as the "boy from Japan," his influence remains the driving force behind Jirou's ambitious dreams.