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

Tags

Profile

Species
human child
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small girl particular about childlike cute clothing. Her feisty expression is characteristic.
Distinguishing features
  • fashionable clothing
  • feisty expression
Iconic items
  • 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
  • feisty
  • fashion lover
  • friendly
  • energetic
  • childlike
Talents
  • strong self-assertion
  • communication ability with others
Skills
  • 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

Sosuke

Friend

Close playmates as Sosuke's female friend.

Ponyo

Rival

Conflicts over fashion and personality, including a scene where she gets splashed with water and cries.

Himawari Nursery

Himawari Nursery: mascot

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