Toki
A resident of Sunflower House who speaks harshly but is kind at heart
A resident of the nursing home 'Sunflower House' who is afraid of water and calls Ponyo a 'human-faced fish'. Kind at heart, she protects Sosuke and others toward the end.
Quotes
- It's a human-faced fish, a tsunami is coming.
- Don't let Fujimoto deceive you.
Trivia
- Said to be modeled after Hayao Miyazaki's mother.
- One of the few characters who uses a motorized wheelchair.
- Despite her fear of water, she plays an important role until the end.
Alternate names
Toki-san
Grandma
Granny
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly woman sitting in a motorized wheelchair. Somewhat stubborn and speaks harshly, but kind at heart.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
-
- white hair
- wrinkled skin
- glasses
- Iconic items
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- motorized wheelchair
- cane
- cardigan
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- kind
- Detailed personality
- Often appears sharp-tongued and harsh on the surface, but inwardly compassionate and kind. Has a fear of water but overcomes that fear toward the end of the story to help those around her.
- Keywords
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- sharp tongue
- kind
- fear
- compassion
- meddlesome
- tolerant
- Talents
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- attentiveness
- insight
- sense of humor
- Skills
-
- verbal wit
- communication
- Motivation
- Wishes to protect those around her and create a safe environment where everyone can live with peace of mind.
- Habits
- Often says harsh things, but has no intention of hurting others and is warm at heart.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese sweets, tea, stewed dishes
- Favorite places
- Sunflower House
- Disliked weather
- rain, thunder
- Disliked situations
- approaching water, unstable environments
History
- Backstory
- An elderly woman living at the nursing home 'Sunflower House'. Like other residents of the nursing facility, she spends her days interacting with others in daily life, but she is afraid of water and fears Ponyo, who possesses sea magic, calling her a 'human-faced fish' and keeping her distance. Toward the end of the story, she overcomes her fear of water and takes action to protect Sosuke and Ponyo, showing growth.
- Debut date
- July 19, 2008
- Work title
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
- Media type
- Movie
Fear of water
- Significant event
- Fear of water
- Description
- Due to her fear of water, she sees Ponyo's fish form and calls it a 'human-faced fish'.
Encounter with Ponyo
- Significant event
- Encounter with Ponyo
- Description
- Meets Ponyo for the first time, treats her coldly but shows interest.
Overcoming fear of water
- Significant event
- Overcoming fear of water
- Description
- Toward the end of the story, endures contact with water and protects Sosuke and Ponyo.
Relationships
Media appearances
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Movie / Supporting
Released July 19, 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
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- Producer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Toki figure
- Item name
- Toki figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Toki plush
- Item name
- Toki plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited