In Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso, what is the name of Porco’s young American rival?

Porco’s young American rival in Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso is Donald Curtis.

Donald Curtis is an ambitious American pilot who challenges Porco Rosso in the film’s aerial adventures. After Porco’s aircraft is damaged, Curtis becomes involved in the effort to defeat him, while also pursuing fame, romance, and a future in Hollywood. His confidence and showmanship contrast with Porco’s cynical independence.

Porco Rosso was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in Japan in 1992. The story is set largely around the Adriatic Sea during the interwar period, and its central character is a former Italian fighter pilot transformed into an anthropomorphic pig.

Donald Curtis is sometimes confused with Marco Pagot, Porco’s human name, or Fio Piccolo, the gifted aircraft designer who repairs Porco’s plane. Curtis is the rival pilot, not the protagonist or mechanic.