借りぐらしのアリエッティ
"Do not be seen by humans. That's been the law of children of the underfloor."
The Secret World of Arrietty - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Arrietty
Mirai Shida (Japanese) / Bridgit Mendler (US Dub) / Saoirse Ronan (UK Dub)
Motivation
To prove herself as a capable Borrower, protect her family's secret, and understand the vast world above the floorboards.
Character Arc
Arrietty begins as an eager, slightly naive teenager excited for her first borrowing. After accidentally exposing her family, she takes responsibility for her mistake, maturing into a fierce, capable protector who rescues her mother and secures her family's future.
Shō (Shawn)
Ryunosuke Kamiki (Japanese) / David Henrie (US Dub) / Tom Holland (UK Dub)
Motivation
To forge a meaningful connection with the magical beings his family always talked about before he undergoes a life-threatening surgery.
Character Arc
Introduced as a lonely, sickly boy resigned to dying from his heart condition, Shō's encounter with the brave, tiny Borrowers awakens a desire to protect them, which ultimately reignites his own will to live.
Haru (Hara)
Kirin Kiki (Japanese) / Carol Burnett (US Dub) / Olivia Colman (UK Dub)
Motivation
To prove she isn't crazy to her employers and to exterminate or capture the Borrowers as if they were common household pests.
Character Arc
Haru remains a static character, serving as the catalyst for the climax. Her long-standing suspicion of little thieves turns into triumphant malice when she finally discovers them.
Pod
Tomokazu Miura (Japanese) / Will Arnett (US Dub) / Mark Strong (UK Dub)
Motivation
To ensure the survival, safety, and absolute secrecy of his family.
Character Arc
Pod is a rigid, rule-abiding father who views humans strictly as a threat. Over the film, he learns to trust Arrietty's growing independence and respects the unexpected help they receive from Shō.