Ponyo

A heartwarming fantasy about sea magic and the friendship between humans.

Featured characters

Ponyo Sosuke Brunhilde

Characters in this work

Characters — 15 characters

Ponyo

A fish girl who is the daughter of sea goddess Granmamare and wizard Fujimoto, who wishes to become human.

Sosuke

A 5-year-old boy who meets Ponyo and bravely protects her with a bright and strong sense of justice.

Lisa

Sosuke's mother, a kind woman who works at the nursery and is strong and proactive.

Kouichi

Sosuke's father and captain of a coastal cargo ship, a caring family man.

Fujimoto

Ponyo's father, a former human wizard who manages the life water with magic as a sea guardian.

Granmammare

Ponyo's mother and sea goddess, possessing great magical power and helping Ponyo become human.

Ponyo's Sisters

Nearly a hundred younger sisters who adore Ponyo, transforming into giant fish by the power of life water.

Suigyuo

A magical creature controlled by Fujimoto, resembling waves and acting on his commands.

Toki

A resident at the elderly care home 'Himawari no Ie', afraid of water and calls Ponyo a human-faced fish.

Yoshie

A kind resident at the elderly home who loves Sosuke like her own grandchild.

Kayo

A resident of the elderly home who often acts with Yoshie, formerly a career woman.

Woman with Child

A woman dressed in 1950s style clothes with a child, having a gentle personality.

Announcer

Nippon TV announcer who reports emergency weather information.

Kumiko

A kindergarten girl at Himawari-en, female friend of Sosuke, stylish and spirited.

Karen

A kindergarten girl at Himawari-en who is always absent-minded.