Kumiko
Fashion-loving feisty girl from Himawari Nursery
A child at Himawari Nursery and Sosuke's female friend, a fashionable feisty girl. She doesn't get along with Ponyo.
Trivia
- Although Kumiko is Sosuke's childhood friend, there are depictions of her not getting along well with Ponyo.
- Love for fashion and feisty personality are her characteristics.
- The scene in the film where Ponyo splashes her with water and she cries is famous.
Alternate names
Kumiko
くみこ
Profile
- Species
- human child
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small girl particular about childlike cute clothing. Her feisty expression is characteristic.
- Distinguishing features
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- fashionable clothing
- feisty expression
- Iconic items
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- fashionable clothes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- feisty
- Detailed personality
- An energetic girl who loves fashion and clearly expresses her opinions. She is active as Sosuke's female friend.
- Keywords
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- feisty
- fashion lover
- friendly
- energetic
- childlike
- Talents
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- strong self-assertion
- communication ability with others
- Skills
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- childlike energy
- ability to build friendships
- Motivation
- To play happily with Sosuke and others. To enjoy fashion.
- Favorite colors
- pink, bright colors
- Hobbies
- dressing fashionably, playing with friends
History
- Backstory
- Appears as a nursery child at Himawari Nursery, one of Sosuke's female friends. Her lively and feisty personality stands out. Not on bad terms with Ponyo but there are scenes where they don't get along.
- Debut date
- July 19, 2008
- Work title
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
- Media type
- Movie
Movie release
- Significant event
- Movie release
- Description
- First appearance in Studio Ghibli work 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Flood chaos
- Significant event
- Flood chaos
- Description
- Reappears amid the flood in the story, getting involved with Sosuke and Ponyo.
Relationships
Media appearances
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Movie / Supporting
2008 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Emi Hiraoka
- Voice actor
- Emi Hiraoka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- theatrical version
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Director
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- Producer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation Studio
Related goods
Kumiko figure
- Item name
- Kumiko figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited