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The dubbing was directed by , a legendary Italian dubbing director known for his meticulous work (he also directed the Italian dub of The Simpsons and Spirited Away ). He ensured lip-sync was faithful and that the pacing matched the original animation.

The Italian dub excels in its handling of the "Ghibli-isms" mixed with technical aviation jargon. Italian is a language of passion and flourish, which suits the rivalry between Porco and the American ace, Donald Curtis. The exchanges between them feel like a classic commedia dell'arte conflict—boisterous, ego-driven, and theatrical. Furthermore, the dub manages to preserve the quiet, contemplative moments (the ma or "emptiness") that Miyazaki is known for, proving that the language’s natural musicality doesn't detract from the film's silent, emotional beats. Conclusion

An earlier Italian dub was planned for home video release in 1997 but was cancelled for unknown reasons. The 2010 version retained several voice actors from this unreleased project.

Details on the involved in the Italian production.