Koichi
Family-oriented dad
Sosuke's father and captain of a coastal cargo ship, a family-oriented dad. He is often away from home due to work, but cherishes his son and wife.
Trivia
- Set as captain of the coastal cargo ship "Koganei Maru", a rugged man-of-the-sea character.
- Love for his family is a major charm of the character.
- Voiced by Kazuo Nagashima.
- Scenes of being away from home for work depict a realistic father figure.
Alternate names
Koichi
Sosuke's father
Koganei Maru captain
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- Late 1970s to early 1980s
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Adult male with a calm demeanor typical of a captain. Slightly slender build with a sun-tanned face.
- Hair color
- Black
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Family-oriented
- Detailed personality
- Hardworking with a strong sense of responsibility and a warm personality that cherishes family. Values time spent with family above all else.
- Keywords
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- Sense of responsibility
- Kind
- Earnest
- Helpful
- Family-oriented
- Talents
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- Ship piloting
- Knowledge of the sea
- Machinery handling
- Skills
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- Performing duties as captain of a coastal cargo ship
- Supporting the family
- Communication
- Motivation
- Protecting the happiness and safety of his family
History
- Backstory
- Sosuke's father and captain of the coastal cargo ship "Koganei Maru". Often away from home due to work, but deeply loves his family. Has a good relationship with his wife Lisa and son Sosuke. Takes pride in his work at sea and with ships.
- Debut date
- July 19, 2008
- Work title
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
- Media type
- Movie
Appearance as Koganei Maru captain
- Significant event
- Appearance as Koganei Maru captain
- Description
- As a resident of the seaside town, supports his family while fulfilling his role as captain of a coastal cargo ship.
Relationship with son Sosuke
- Significant event
- Relationship with son Sosuke
- Description
- Dotes on his son Sosuke and recognizes him as his pride and joy.
Family-loving protective dad
- Significant event
- Family-loving protective dad
- Description
- Has a good marital relationship with wife Lisa and cherishes his family.
Relationships
Media appearances
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Movie / Supporting
Released July 19, 2008
Voice cast and creators
Kazuo Nagashima
- Voice actor
- Kazuo Nagashima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Character designer
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Walt Disney Japan
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Japan
- Role
- Licensee