One word for Ponyo: Grotesque. I mean, seriously, what is it? Human? Fish? Mollusc? I was once served some really disgusting sashimi—sea-cucumber, I believe—that was very similar to Ponyo. It's the only food that ever made me vomit. There is nothing cute about a fish-reeking, humanoid entity that spits seawater in your face. More akin to Cthulhu than Totoro. Think Miyazaki's been hitting the fish sauce again. Yuck.