![]() When making a decision for Ponyo's future, her parents do not act alone, but rather come together to discuss what is best for her, and they are also very careful to consider what Ponyo wants as a key part of their decision. Interestingly, both parents are separated for most of the film, with Sosuke's father being stuck out at sea, and Ponyo's mother busy being an ocean goddess. "Ponyo" is in a way, a tale of two families, and there is one huge parallel between Sosuke's parents and Ponyo's. It is also in the overall story which is about the forces of nature losing their "balance." In the film their seaside town is covered by water and becomes a paradise for prehistoric fish, which alludes to global warming and rising water levels all over the world.įujimoto as a character is a person who has given up his "humanity" and chosen to live in the ocean because he is disgusted by the lack of respect that humans have shown for nature and now he longs to restore the world to what he believes is the "natural" state. Studio Ghibli is in the small details - Ponyo initially becoming trapped inside of a glass jar - essentially threatened by garbage in the ocean - and needing to be rescued by Sosuke, or Lisa being annoyed by Fujimoto when she thinks he is spraying weed killer. ![]() Environmentalism in Ponyo is far more subtle than Miyazaki's other environmental epic - "Princess Mononoke" but it is woven throughout the narrative. "Ponyo" is a fun fantasy film for all ages, but it does have a strong environmental message. Environmentalism, Pollution, Climate Change The two main themes are environmentalism and family, let's take a look how they are presented in the film. Will Ponyo be able to remain a human, or will the world be ruined forever by the attempt? Ponyo's 2 Main Themes: Environmentalism and FamilyĮven the simplest of Miyazaki's movies have complicated themes that run as an undercurrent, so that viewers never really feel attacked by his perspectives. Her actions cause the world to become imbalanced, and Sosuke's home is hit with torrential rains and a tsunami which transforms everything into an underwater paradise for ancient sea-creatures. Ponyo uses her father's magic to turn into a human and races back to Sosuke, but the results are disastrous. He succeeds, but Ponyo refuses to stay in the ocean. The two of them quickly become attached to each other, but Ponyo's father, human-wizard Fujimoto, is anxious to get his daughter back to her home in the sea. ![]() One day, he encounters a small trapped goldfish on the shore who he names Ponyo, not knowing that her name is actually Brunhilde. So, in case it's been a while since you've seen this film, let's start with the plot! A Determined Goldfish: The Plot of "Ponyo"įive year-old Sosuke lives "on a cliff near the sea" with his slightly reckless mother, Lisa, and his father Koichi, who is often out at sea. ![]() We will also dive into the story of Ponyo, the legends and stories that inspired it, and some of the themes of the film. It is also a foodie paradise as visitors can enjoy the famous "Ponyo's Ramen." In addition, there's the opportunity to enjoy the fresh sushi and sashimi that comes straight from the local waters. This port city is bursting with history, culture, and of course, abundant natural beauty. ![]() If you have been longing to see the beautiful cliffs and azure ocean waters of "Ponyo" then you have come to the right place! In this article we will guide you to the real location from "Ponyo," Tomonoura, in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture. Studio Ghibli released "Ponyo" in 2008, and it went on to be the fifth-highest-grossing anime film of all time, likely due to it's memorable characters, light story, and gorgeous scenery depicting a small port city. ![]()
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