Ponyo
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MOVIE
7.9
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Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 19, 2008
- Season
- Summer 2008
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 79/100
Estimated watch time
1h 41m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coastal100%Primarily Child Cast84%Kids83%Environmental82%Urban Fantasy79%Anthropomorphism79%Rural78%Magic76%Male Protagonist75%Family Life73%
overview details
Synopsis
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. (Source: Disney)
Trailer
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Should you watch Ponyo?
Yes, if you enjoy adventure and fantasy, especially stories with coastal, primarily child cast, kids.
Fans rate it highly: 79/100 on AniList, with 69% of 95.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 most popular film of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.2% of viewers drop it.
As a 101-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
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Ponyo FAQ
How long is Ponyo?
Ponyo runs 101 minutes (1 h 41 min).
Is Ponyo finished?
Yes. Ponyo has finished airing — the final episode aired July 19, 2008.
Is Ponyo based on a manga?
No. Ponyo is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Ponyo?
Ponyo was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Ponyo?
Ponyo is listed on Netflix, Max. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.