I’m Free: A Feminist Reading and Defence on Ghibli’s masterpiece, Ponyo

Ponyo: the freest little girl to have ever graced our screens.

For many, Ponyo has influenced our outlook on childhood, love, and even the way little girls are represented in mass media.

Introduction

Ponyo (much like almost every Ghibli film) has a special place in my heart. I adore her character, her journey, her everything. She is a child written as a child should be…