Pod

The dependable pillar supporting the borrower family

Arrietty's father and a reliable figure supporting the borrower family. Depicted as the breadwinner who ventures out on dangerous 'borrowing' missions to support the family.

Quotes

  • Borrowers must not be seen.
  • Be cautious on your first borrowing.
  • Family is the most important.
  • To protect safety, sometimes one must be strict.
  • Let's start again in a new home.

Trivia

  • Pod is extremely dexterous and demonstrates straw basket weaving and soldering skills in the film.
  • Hiromasa Yonebayashi's directorial debut, with veteran actor Tomokazu Miura voicing Pod.
  • Shows camaraderie as he is helped by Spiller in the film.
  • Strong sense of responsibility father who teaches Arrietty her first borrowing.
  • Many depictions of taking on dangerous missions for the family.

Alternate names

Podd Dad Father

Tags

Borrower Arrietty Borrowers Studio Ghibli Movie character Father Family love Theatrical anime

Profile

Species
Borrower
Gender
Male
Birth year
1960s setting

Appearance

Overall appearance
A petite middle-aged male borrower with a somewhat sturdy build. Wears borrower clothes resembling a kimono and sometimes dons a hat. Dexterous hands skilled in craftsmanship.
Height
Approximately 12cm (borrower physique)
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Calm expression befitting a middle-aged man
  • Workwear-like clothing
Iconic items
  • Hat
  • Straw basket
  • Tools (soldering iron)
  • Rock climbing gear

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong sense of responsibility
Detailed personality
A realistic and dependable personality who prioritizes protecting the family and ensuring their safety and livelihood. Sometimes strict, but deeply family-oriented and affectionate. Also possesses skillful craftsmanship.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Family-oriented
  • Strong responsibility
  • Kind
  • Skilled craftsman
  • Calm and composed
  • Practical
Motto
Family safety first
Talents
  • Craftsmanship
  • Machine repair
  • Rock climbing
  • Strategies for the family
Skills
  • Soldering
  • Basket weaving
  • Hunting skills
  • Procuring small supplies
  • Danger detection ability
Motivation
To protect the family's safety and maintain a peaceful life
Habits
Often takes a cautious attitude to avoid danger
Favorite foods
Materials for straw basket weaving, Lump sugar, Gifts of nature
Favorite places
Under the floorboards of the mansion hideout, Nature-rich suburbs
Disliked situations
Being discovered by humans, Family in danger, Uproar or chaos

History

Backstory
Has long been the breadwinner for the borrower family. Takes on dangerous borrowing tasks and always does his utmost to protect the family.
Debut date
July 17, 2010
Work title
The Secret World of Arrietty
Media type
Movie

First borrowing instruction

Significant event
First borrowing instruction
Description
Taught Arrietty her first borrowing and instructed her to prioritize safety.

Decision to move

Significant event
Decision to move
Description
Decided to move to protect the family's safety as the risk of being found by humans increased.

Rescue from injury

Significant event
Rescue from injury
Description
Ventured on a dangerous borrowing mission himself, got injured, but was helped by the borrower Spiller and returned to the family.

Relationships

Homily

Spouse

Wife. Cooperates together to protect the family's livelihood.

Arrietty

Child

Daughter. Raises her dearly and taught her first borrowing.

Spiller

Ally

A reliable friend who helped when injured.

Borrower family

Borrower family: leader

Media appearances

The Secret World of Arrietty

Movie / Protagonist

Theatrical release in 2010

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Miura

Voice actor
Tomokazu Miura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Mark Strong

Voice actor
Mark Strong
Language
English
Version or series
English theatrical version

Will Arnett

Voice actor
Will Arnett
Language
English
Version or series
North American version

Mary Norton

Creator name
Mary Norton
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Hayao Miyazaki / Keiko Niwa

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki / Keiko Niwa
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

Related goods

Pod plush

Item name
Pod plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Pod figure

Item name
Pod figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular