[Anime Review] Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

"The cuteness and the story will captured everyone heart" -bezoe

The story is loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid", about Ponyo, a tiny fish-girl who dreams of being human. She is washed ashore and rescued by a boy, Sosuke, but despite their friendship she has to return to the oceans. Undeterred, Ponyo uses a spell to transform into a human girl, unaware of the dire consequences of the powerful magic.

This is the latest installment from Ghibli studio, and it is a good one!. It feels really magical how the story progress, like a fish like tidal wave, a girl running on the top of the waves (oups small spoiler).

Animation was very good, especially the ocean waves, and also the weather animation, such as storm or winds. The Ponyo's animation also I consider one of the best in the movie, like in the running above the wave scene.

Character design was perfect for this movie in my opinion. Sosuke is a type of bright boy that have a great adventurous heart, Risa is a very independent mother and tough (you guys should see how she drives her K-car), and Ponyo... I'm sure her cuteness is incomparable.

I love the ocean illustration and also the underwater scene, I think it is really breathtaking. Its feel like Finding Nemo, but in the magical world and in 2D forms. And also it feels old school but really good one. I also think that the design of the sea creatures really good.

I love the BGM for Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. I think this is another great piece by Joe Hisaishi, not the best in my opinion, but it still great.

Bottom Line: Must see!, even if you are not Ghibli fan, this is one of the best animation out there. You will regret it if you miss this one.

Overall Rating: A