Gake no Ue no Ponyo: Voice Cast, Songs, and Synopsis Summary 【Kinyou Roadshow Broadcast】

Gake no Ue no Ponyo (can be translated as “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea”) is an enchanting feature-length animated film brought to life by the renowned Studio Ghibli. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Gake no Ue no Ponyo, diving into its captivating synopsis, the talented voice cast who breathed life into its characters, and the memorable musical compositions that underscore its magic.

Gake no Ue no Ponyo

Synopsis

Ponyo’s unwavering desire to see Sousuke once more unleashes an unexpected and grand commotion!

Ponyo (voiced by Nara Yuria) is a vibrant red fish-girl, born to Fujimoto (voiced by Tokoro George), a wizard who abandoned humanity to dwell in the sea, and the majestic ocean mother, Granmamare (voiced by Amami Yuuki). One day, Ponyo embarks on an adventure. Riding atop a jellyfish, she reaches the shore where she encounters Sousuke (voiced by Doi Hiroki), a bright five-year-old boy. Sousuke lives with his mother, Lisa (voiced by Yamaguchi Tomoko), who works at a nursing home, bravely holding down the fort while his seafaring father, Kouichi (voiced by Nagashima Kazushige), is away. Touched by Sousuke’s kindness, Ponyo quickly falls deeply in love with him. However, Fujimoto, who has witnessed much of humanity’s flaws, takes Ponyo back to the sea and uses his magical powers to imprison her.

Yet, Ponyo’s fervent wish to “see Sousuke” cannot be stopped! With the help of her sisters (voiced by Yano Akiko), Ponyo releases a powerful magical liquid that Fujimoto was developing into the ocean, allowing her to escape back to the surface! But thanks to Ponyo’s spilled magic, the sea reclaims its primordial strength, transforming into a colossal surge that threatens to engulf Sousuke’s town…!!

Broadcast Information

【Nippon Television Network – Kinyou Roadshow】
May 6, 2022, 9:00 PM – 11:09 PM JST broadcast
August 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:09 PM JST broadcast *Uncut version

Release Information

Distributed by: Toho
Release Date: July 19, 2008 (Saturday)
Running Time: Approximately 101 minutes

Cast

Character	Voice Actor
Ponyo	Nara Yuria
Sousuke	Doi Hiroki
Lisa	Yamaguchi Tomoko
Kouichi	Nagashima Kazushige
Granmamare	Amami Yuuki
Fujimoto	Tokoro George
Woman	Hiiragi Rumi
Ponyo’s Sisters	Yano Akiko
Toki	Yoshiyuki Kazuko
Yoshie	Naraoka Tomoko

Staff

Role	Name
Original Story, Screenplay, Director	Miyazaki Hayao
Producer	Suzuki Toshio
Production	Hoshino Kouji
Music	Hisaishi Joe

Featured Characters

Ponyo

A little red fish-girl who absolutely adores Sousuke after he saves her.

Sousuke

A bright five-year-old boy. He lives with his mother, Lisa, who works at a nursing home, patiently waiting for his seafaring father, Kouichi, to return home.

Lisa

Sousuke’s mother, who is employed at a nursing home.

Kouichi

Sousuke’s father, a dedicated sailor.

Granmamare

The majestic mother of the sea.

Fujimoto

Ponyo’s wizard father, who renounced humanity to become a denizen of the ocean.

Music Information (Soundtrack)

Theme Song: “Umi no Okaasan” by Hayashi Masako

Lyrics by Kaku Wakako and Miyazaki Hayao ~ adapted from Kaku Wakako’s work “Sakana”
Composition and Arrangement by Hisaishi Joe
Vocals by Hayashi Masako

Listen to “Umi no Okaasan” on Apple Music

“Gake no Ue no Ponyo” by Fujioka Fujimaki to Oohashi Nozomi

Lyrics by Kondou Katsuya, Supplementary Lyrics by Miyazaki Hayao
Composition and Arrangement by Hisaishi Joe
Vocals by Fujioka Fujimaki to Oohashi Nozomi

Listen to “Gake no Ue no Ponyo” on Apple Music