US trailer for Miyazaki’s final film, The Wind Rises

Now that English voiceover recording for the domestic release of Hayao Miyazaki’s probable final film, The Wind Rises, is just beginning, there is absolutely no dialogue in this first trailer for its upcoming US release. But that doesn’t matter as what is presented here is beautiful as all get out. 

While I’m sure that The Wind Rises will be an artistic marvel (which is most likely getting a heavy Oscar push given the nature of the trailer and emphasis on Miyazaki’s soon ending career), Alec and Hubert (RIP)’s review of the film inspires little confidence. The Wind Rises flies into theaters February 21st next year.