Ponyo
Oshimeter
Synopsis
Ponyo, an adventurous little goldfish, sneaks away from her underwater home, gets stuck in a jar, and washes ashore where a five-year-old kid named Sōsuke finds her. He takes care of her, names her, and they become instant best friends, the way only little kids and magical sea creatures can. But Ponyo isn't just any goldfish. Her dad is a sorcerer named Fujimoto who lives beneath the ocean, and her mom is literally a sea goddess. When Ponyo decides she wants to become human so she can stay with Sōsuke, things start going sideways with the natural order of the world. Tsunamis roll in, the moon gets closer, ancient fish swim through flooded streets; the whole town gets turned upside down. This is Hayao Miyazaki doing what he does best: telling a simple, deeply felt story through jaw-dropping hand-drawn animation. Every frame looks like a moving watercolor painting, and Joe Hisaishi's score ties it all together perfectly. It's essentially a reimagining of The Little Mermaid filtered through Studio Ghibli's sensibility: less dramatic tragedy, more childhood wonder and gentle chaos. If you liked My Neighbor Totoro's warmth or Spirited Away's sense of a magical world sitting just beneath the surface of the ordinary one, this movie hits that same spot. It's a quiet, beautiful thing, the kind of film that makes you feel like you're five years old again, watching the ocean for the first time.
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Ponyo
Goldfish princess Ponyo, yearning to be human, befriends Sousuke and undergoes a magical transformation.
Cyrus Noah
Sousuke
Sousuke, a seaside boy, befriends Ponyo, a goldfish princess, rescuing her and embarking on a magical adventure.
Jonas Frankie
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Can't remember well but I have remembered it to be touching but very confusing and weird.
cute
Ghibli productions are truly special. The animation, character design, and visual aesthetic are executed with incredible meticulous detail. Furthermore, the narrative flow often defies conventional logic, maintaining a deeply compelling sense of curiosity that keeps you hooked.
There were more moral takeaways in this film than any other ghibli releases that I’ve watched, and I’ve watched plenty. Specifically, the way mother nature is shown here is very necessary for the plot. I do recommend watching this with openness and a light hearted mood.
more of a kids film than typical Ghibli but the hand drawn animation is genuinely something else. simple story, pure vibes. don't go in expecting Spirited Away and you'll have a good time
Watching Ponyo feels like a sunny afternoon. It reminds us that the world is a wonderful place if we look at it through the eyes of a child. It is the perfect "comfort movie" for anyone who needs to smile.
Ponyo is very interesting to watch. when i saw first time way of fish answering to sosuke and how they became friends what are all the difficulties sosuke facing interesting to watch again and again . expecting to watch the ponyo. mind blowing story.
I’ve just finished watching it, and honestly it was incredible. definitely one of my favorites now. despite it simply being beautiful in every possible way, it was so real to me.
A very beauriful light-hearted story. Ponyo is absolutely adorable! The animation is gorgeous, and the goddess 😍 A perfect watch if you’re in the mood for something chill and soft.
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