Lisa
Kind mother and nursery teacher
Sosuke's mother, a kind woman who works at a nursery school. She is characterized by her sturdy and action-oriented personality.
Quotes
- "Sosuke, pull yourself together"
- "It's okay, you can do it"
- "Family is precious"
- "A smile is the greatest treasure"
Trivia
- Lisa also works as a nursery school teacher and is adored by children.
- Her sturdy and action-oriented appearance is one of the typical Studio Ghibli mother archetypes.
- Voice actress Kazuko Yoshiyuki has appeared in other Ghibli works.
- Lisa expresses deep love for her family, serving as a symbol of the film's warmth.
Alternate names
Lisa
Lisa-san
Sosuke's Mother
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Average build with shoulder-length brown hair, the appearance of a kind mother. Often wears calm clothing.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Iconic items
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- Apron
- Scenes interacting with nursery children
- Casual clothing
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Warm and caring, treasures children and family. Also possesses an action-oriented and sturdy physique.
- Keywords
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- kind
- strong
- action-oriented
- loving
- compassionate
- strong sense of responsibility
- Talents
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- Talent for taking care of children
- All household chores
- Strong physical stamina
- Skills
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- Knowledge as a nursery teacher
- Household management
- Emergency response ability
- Motivation
- To raise her son Sosuke dearly and protect a peaceful and safe home and society.
- Favorite foods
- Curry rice, Homemade bento, Japanese food in general
- Favorite places
- Home, Nursery school
- Hobbies
- Child-rearing, Housework
- Disliked situations
- Situations where children are in danger, Irresponsible behavior
History
- Backstory
- Sosuke's mother who works at a nursery school. While doing housework and child-rearing daily, she watches over the children strongly and kindly.
- Debut date
- July 19, 2008
- Work title
- Ponyo
- Media type
- Movie
Interaction with Sosuke
- Significant event
- Interaction with Sosuke
- Description
- Builds a deep bond with her son Sosuke, depicting the figure of a kind mother who continues to support him in daily life.
Encounter with Ponyo
- Significant event
- Encounter with Ponyo
- Description
- Gets involved with a mysterious fish-girl named Ponyo along with her son, and gets caught up in various events.
Relationships
Media appearances
Ponyo
Movie / Supporting
Released July 2008
Voice cast and creators
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
- Voice actor
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki
- 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
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Toho
- Creator name
- Toho
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Lisa plush
- Item name
- Lisa plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited
Lisa figure
- Item name
- Lisa figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited