Ponyo (2008)

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.

Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Family

What to watch after Ponyo

• Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) — Same subject: lighthearted
• Porco Rosso (1992) — Hayao Miyazaki directed both
• Castle in the Sky (1986) — Hayao Miyazaki directed both
• The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) — Hayao Miyazaki wrote for both
• Whisper of the Heart (1995) — Same subject: whimsical
• From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) — Hayao Miyazaki wrote for both