Ponyo - Characters & Cast

To protect Ponyo and find his mother, Lisa.

Sosuke starts as a responsible young boy and proves his maturity by keeping his promise to Ponyo. His journey is one of unwavering loyalty, passing the test that adults (like his father) might fail.

To become human and be with Sosuke.

Ponyo moves from a curious fish to a determined human girl. She learns that becoming human requires giving up magic and accepting the natural order.

To care for her son and the elderly people she works with.

Lisa represents a grounded, sometimes reckless, but deeply loving modern parent. She accepts the magical situation with remarkable adaptability, treating Ponyo like her own child.

To restore the balance of the ocean and protect his daughters.

He begins as a controller trying to keep Ponyo isolated, fearing humans will destroy the planet. He eventually learns to trust the next generation and let his daughter go.

To ensure the cycle of life continues and her daughter finds happiness.

She serves as the calm, cosmic counterpoint to Fujimoto's anxiety. She facilitates the resolution by proposing the test for Sosuke.