Fan Casting Riding the East Wind

The Story of a Blue-Eyed Aerial Samurai

Story added by indigenoussamurai on May 15, 2025

Story Plot

Ryo Kurusu dreamed of becoming a pilot since he was a kid. He bounced between menial factory jobs as a regular hand and an aircraft mechanic, all while facing discrimination (for being born from a Japanese father and a White Anglo-American mother). When World War II broke out, he signed up to make the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved country and, in turn, fulfill his destiny of becoming "one with sky."

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Autobiography Worldwar2 Japaneseairforce Imperialjapanesearmy Ryokurusu Socialdocumentary