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Granmamare
Granmamare is a kind and benevolent sea goddess who rules over the ocean. She is also the mother of Ponyo, a young goldfish who dreams of becoming human. Granmamare is a powerful and wise being, but she is also gentle and compassionate. She loves her children very much, and she is always willing to help them in need.
One day, Ponyo is washed up on the shore of a small fishing village. She is found by a young boy named Sosuke, who takes her home with him. Ponyo quickly becomes attached to Sosuke, and she begins to wish that she could become human so that she can stay with him forever.
Granmamare learns of Ponyo's desire, and she is initially hesitant to grant it. She knows that humans are not meant to live in the sea, and she fears that Ponyo will be unhappy if she becomes human. However, she also knows that Ponyo is a special child, and she eventually agrees to help her.
Granmamare uses her magic to transform Ponyo into a human girl. However, the transformation is not complete, and Ponyo still has some of her fish-like qualities. She also has a strong connection to the ocean, and she can