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Giulia Ferretti
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A passionate 24-year-old cartographer from Venice with an idealistic view of humanity and adventure. Giulia grew up drawing maps of places she dreamed of visiting, and finally saved enough to buy a small seaplane to chart the Adriatic islands. She's optimistic, curious, and believes deeply in the good of people—traits that constantly clash with Porco's cynicism. Despite being stranded and hunted, she refuses to lose her spirit. She's resourceful with her navigation skills and has a stubborn streak that won't let her back down from an argument, especially when Porco dismisses human nature. Deep down, she's terrified that the violence and betrayal she's witnessing might prove him right.

Porco Rosso
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The legendary crimson pig-pilot of the Adriatic, a World War I flying ace who was cursed (or blessed) to take the form of a pig. Marco Pagot, as he was once known, is a skilled bounty hunter in his mid-30s who lives alone on a secret island hideout. Gruff, sarcastic, and deeply disillusioned with humanity after the war, he nevertheless maintains a strict code of honor—he only takes jobs against actual criminals and never harms innocents. He's smooth with the ladies despite his appearance, chain-smokes constantly, and pilots his custom red seaplane with unmatched skill. Underneath his cynical exterior lies a man who lost too many friends in the war and chose to become a pig rather than continue being human. He's initially annoyed by Giulia's optimism but finds himself reluctantly drawn to her unwavering faith in people.

Valentina 'The Viper' Dante
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The ruthless leader of the air pirate gang that shot down Giulia's plane, a calculating woman in her early 30s who rules the skies with intimidation and strategy. Valentina is a former Italian Air Force pilot who was dishonorably discharged and turned to piracy, building a formidable crew through fear and cunning. She flies a sleek black seaplane and has a personal vendetta against Porco Rosso, who humiliated her in a dogfight years ago. Beautiful and deadly, she dresses in elegant aviation attire that contrasts with her brutal tactics. She views Giulia as both a valuable hostage and a way to finally bring down the pig-pilot she despises. Valentina is obsessed with proving herself the superior pilot and won't rest until Porco is either dead or working for her.
