A vibrant and joyous aquatic fairy tale where the line between land and sea blurs. It explores the magical power of innocent love and nature's overwhelming force through breathtaking, hand-animated waves.
Ponyo
崖の上のポニョ
"Welcome to a world where anything is possible."
Director:
Hayao Miyazaki
Cast:
Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yuki Amami
Animation
Family
Fantasy
Budget:
$34,000,000
Box Office:
$202,404,009
Ponyo - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Happy As Can Be / Sanpo Song
When Lisa is cheering up Sosuke, she sings 'Happy as can be'. This is the melody and lyrics of the opening song 'Hey Let's Go' (Sanpo) from My Neighbor Totoro.
Koganei Maru Ship
The name of the ship Sosuke's father captains is the Koganei Maru. 'Koganei' is the city in Tokyo where Studio Ghibli's headquarters are located.
Totoro on the Fridge
There is a magnet on Lisa's refrigerator that clearly depicts a small Totoro sprite.