Kōichi (Sōsuke's father)

Kōichi (こういち, Kōichi) is the father of Sōsuke and the husband of Lisa. He is the captain of the fishing boat Koganei Maru in the film, Ponyo. He is voiced by Kazushige Nagashima in the Japanese version and Matt Damon in the Disney dub.

Personality
As seen when Sōsuke tried to console his mother after she got angry that Koichi was going on too many sea-travelling runs, Koichi does the best he can for the family even if he has to break his promises.

History
Kōichi is first seen aboard Koganei Maru communicating in Wabun code to his son. During the tsunami, he and his first mate spot Ponyo as she runs through the waves. After the storm subsides, they witness hundreds of boats stacked on top of one another in the horizon, and shortly after, see Granmamare as she swims underneath their boat.

Name
The kanji of Kōichi's name means "One cultivation".

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Kōichi (Sōsukes Vater) 崖の上のポニョ