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Ponyo

Gake no Ue no Ponyo崖の上のポニョPonyo on the Cliff by the SeaPonyo en el Acantilado

2008 · Movie Finished

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79%
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190,369

What is Ponyo about?

Ponyo is an anime film animated by Studio Ghibli, based on an original story written for the screen. It was released in July 19, 2008. AniList classifies it as adventure and fantasy.

A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Disney. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Coastal, Primarily Child Cast, Kids, Environmental, Urban Fantasy, Anthropomorphism, Rural, Magic, Male Protagonist, Family Life.

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Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

  • Ponyo ポニョ

    Main character

    A goldfish princess who wants to become human after meeting the young boy Sousuke.

    Japanese voice: Yuria Kouzuki

  • Sousuke 宗介

    Main character

    Sosuke lives by the sea with his mother, Lisa. While playing at the shore, he rescues Ponyo in her goldfish form. Their friendship begins from there.

    Japanese voice: Hiroki Doi

Supporting characters

  • Fujimoto 藤本

    Supporting character

    He is a wizard, and Ponyo's father.

    Japanese voice: George Tokoro

  • Lisa リサ

    Supporting character

    Sosuke's mother.

    Japanese voice: Tomoko Yamaguchi

  • Gran Mamare グランマンマーレ

    Supporting character

    She is a Sea Goddess and Ponyo's mother.

    Japanese voice: Yuuki Amami

  • Kouichi こういち

    Supporting character

    Sosuke's father and the husband of Lisa.

    Japanese voice: Kazushige Nagashima

  • Yoshie ヨシエ

    Supporting character

    Yoshie is one of the old women in the local Senior center in Sosuke's city.

    Japanese voice: Tomoko Naraoka

  • Karen カレン

    Supporting character

    Sousuke and Kumiko are her best friends. She is a student in Himawari Nursery School.

    Japanese voice: Nozomi Oohashi

  • Kumiko クミコ

    Supporting character

    Kumiko is a supporting character and friend of Sousuke and a student at Himawari Nursery School.

    Japanese voice: Eimi Hiraoka

  • Toki トキ

    Supporting character

    Toki is one of the old women in the local Senior center in Sousuke's city.

    Japanese voice: Kazuko Yoshiyuki

  • Noriko ノリコ

    Supporting character

    Noriko is one of the old women in the local Senior center in Sousuke's city.

    Japanese voice: Tokie Hidari

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