Complete List of 'Ponyo' Characters

Ponyo, a curious goldfish, dreams of becoming human. Yuria Nara voices Ponyo in the Japanese version, and Noah Cyrus voices her in the English dub. Ponyo's wish to see the human world above the sea drives the film's story about friendship and change.

Fujimoto, Ponyo’s wizard father and sea guardian, gets George Tokoro in the Japanese version and Liam Neeson in the English dub.Ponyo.His character starts as an enemy. However, he shows deep care and love for his daughter and the ocean. This shows the film's themes about the environment.

Koichi, the kind, hard-working sea captain and Sosuke's father, gets Kazushige Nagashima in the Japanese release and Matt Damon in the English version. His character builds the film's themes of family and duty. It shows the strong ties that link loved ones, even with distance.

Sosuke, the kind, brave young boy who befriends Ponyo, gets Hiroki Doi in the Japanese version and Frankie Jonas in the English adaptation. Sosuke's firm loyalty and belief in Ponyo help her change magically and share their adventure.

Toki, who lives at the senior citizens' home where Sosuke's mother works, gets Tomoko Naraoka in the Japanese version and Lily Tomlin in the English dub. Toki starts grumpy and doubtful. Then, she shows a kind, supportive side. This highlights the film's message about community and connection.

Noriko, the caring worker at the senior citizens' home, gets Yuki Amami in the Japanese version and Betty White in the English adaptation. Her character shows warmth and understanding. She supports the film's themes of kindness and group help.

Yoshie, another spirited worker at the senior citizens' home with Noriko, gets Kazuko Yoshiyuki in the Japanese version and Cloris Leachman in the English dub. Her lively, positive attitude adds humor. This enriches the film's showing of friendship and care between generations.

Lisa, Sosuke's devoted and strong-willed mother, gets Tomoko Yamaguchi in the Japanese version and Tina Fey in the English adaptation. Her firm will and loving care for her family and Ponyo show the film's deep themes of motherly love and defense against life's struggles.

Granmamare, Ponyo's majestic, ethereal mother, also the Queen of the Ocean, gets Yūki Amami in the Japanese version and Cate Blanchett in the English dub. Her calm presence and wisdom underline the film's ideas about balancing the natural world and the human world.