Is Ponyo suitable for 3 year old?

While there is some mild peril and emotional distress in 'Ponyo', we feel that the 'U' rating is appropriate and therefore should be suitable for children of all ages.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on isthismoviesuitable.com


Is Ponyo OK for a 3 year old?

Fine for kids!

He flinched when he saw sosuke cut himself on glass. Yet again, blood wasn't too long. He danced to the song and it was adorable. He loved the movie and I feel it's suitable for all ages but it just depends on the kid.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on commonsensemedia.org


Is Ponyo okay for toddlers?

The movie is likely to be entertaining for children, particularly from 5-7 years, but also for older children and adults. Younger children will find the movie's lead characters (Sosuke and Ponyo) both likable and inspiring.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on raisingchildren.net.au


What age is Ponyo suitable for?

Ponyo is an animated fantasy film which is superbly animated (hand drawn/watercolour) and likely to be entertaining for children, particularly between the ages of five and ten years, but also for older children and adults.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on childrenandmedia.org.au


Is Spirited Away appropriate for a 3 year old?

I recommend this movie for everyone ages 11 and up. It's probably OK for younger kids, depending on your kids, but I highly recommend that you watch it with them, and I wouldn't go below 7 or 8.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on commonsensemedia.org


Ponyo Revealed: The Real Mythology



Is Ponyo scary?

The main concern that adults may have about 'Ponyo' relates to a few scares and some scenes of emotional distress. Ponyo's father, Fujimoto, is a powerful wizard who loves his daughter but is frustrated by her attempts to become human.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on isthismoviesuitable.com


Can kids watch Ghibli?

Look no further than the delightful films of Studio Ghibli. They're the perfect thing to watch with your kids – they'll love them, and you won't feel like your brain is turning into a delicately-kneaded mush by watching them.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thespinoff.co.nz


Is Ponyo inappropriate?

Parents need to know that Ponyo, a stunning adventure from anime master Hayao Miyazaki, is one of his most kid-friendly films to date, with memorable characters and positive messages. Strong female characters play a central role, including the titular Ponyo (voiced by Yuria Nara in the original version and.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on commonsensemedia.org


Is Ponyo sexist?

Although Acthas argued that Andersen's original tale is less sexist than Disney's rendition, Ponyo proves to be a specifically feminist text, especially when viewed through the lens of a feminist ethics of care.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on childlitassn.org


Does Ponyo have a sad ending?

As always, there's a happy ending and Ponyo ends the movie as a human. The way Ponyo was animated really makes the story feel complete. The animators reach into the fun, playful energy that's set up through the movie to make some really cool looking movements.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on chsglobe.com


Which Studio Ghibli movies are kid friendly?

Share Your Opinion!
  • My Neighbor Totoro.
  • Spirited Away.
  • Howl's Moving Castle.
  • Ponyo.
  • Kiki's Delivery Service.
  • From Up on Poppy Hill.
  • The Cat Returns.
  • Whisper of the Heart.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on reelrundown.com


What does Ponyo's dad do?

Fujimoto (フジモト , Fujimoto) is a character in the film, Ponyo. He is a researcher and father to Ponyo and her sisters and mate to Granmamare. He commands an underwater boat called the "Basking Shark" and resides in an underwater harbor.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ghibli.fandom.com


What should I watch after Ponyo?

Movies to watch after Ponyo (2008).
...
17 Movies Like Ponyo (2008)
  • Wolf Children, 2012. ...
  • Spirited Away, 2001. ...
  • Princess Mononoke, 1997, 1999. ...
  • The Triplets of Belleville, 2003. ...
  • Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989. ...
  • Whisper of the Heart, 1995. ...
  • Perfect Blue, 1997. ...
  • The Secret of Kells, 2009.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on agoodmovietowatch.com


Is Howl's Moving Castle OK for kids?

This movie is best suited to older children who can follow its complex plot. And although we recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-12 years because of the violence and scary scenes, the movie is likely to appeal most to this age group.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on raisingchildren.net.au


What is the best Studio Ghibli movie to start with?

10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies For Beginners, Ranked
  1. 1 Spirited Away.
  2. 2 Princess Mononoke. ...
  3. 3 Howl's Moving Castle. ...
  4. 4 Grave Of The Fireflies. ...
  5. 5 My Neighbor Totoro. ...
  6. 6 Kiki's Delivery Service. ...
  7. 7 Whisper Of The Heart. ...
  8. 8 Ponyo. ...
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbr.com


Is Totoro good for toddlers?

Parents need to know that My Neighbor Totoro is a fine pick for the entire family. Although there are slightly creepy "dust sprites" that appear in the house at first, they eventually disappear. Totoro himself might look and sound a bit odd, but he's quite sweet and gentle.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on commonsensemedia.org


Can a five year old watch Spirited Away?

Not only is it an epic and surreal adventure, but the animation is detailed and visually spectacular. But because of its extremely complex storyline, long length and scary themes, it's better suited to older children. Younger children might find it both disturbing and boring.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on raisingchildren.net.au


Is Spirited Away appropriate for 10 year olds?

Spirits and Monsters

He said it was "spooky" (a good thing) and watched it twice over the course of a week. He now says it's one of his favorite movies. It is thematically complicated and visually stunning. It is not appropriate for all young children.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on commonsensemedia.org


What is the message in Ponyo?

Though Ponyo is, in part, an ecological fable, its message goes way beyond "Don't litter, kids." Ponyo's love for Sosuke horrifies her environmentalist father, Fujimoto, who blames humans for polluting the world's oceans.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on slate.com


Whats the meaning behind Ponyo?

Initially, Miyazaki solely considered the concept of a film that would depict a stormy sea with "waves higher than the house on a hillside". He later created the character Ponyo, a name he thought of as an onomatopoeia of what "soft, squishy softness" feels like when touched.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


What does Ponyo mean in English?

Meaning:Soft, squishy.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thebump.com


Why does Sosuke call his mum Lisa in Ponyo?

In Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea Sosuke calls both of his parents by their first names. It is clear they both are his born parents. This is uncommon even in western culture, but in Japanese tradition it feels especially weird.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on scifi.stackexchange.com


Why are Ponyo's sisters so small?

Appearance. Later in the film, due to Fujimoto's released potions, they too grow in size and number, fully transforming from girls resembling the size and hair length of Granmamare to immense fish made of ocean waves.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ponyo.fandom.com