However, reviews in the mainstream media in Hong Kong, look at Lisa's choice in taking care of the elderly and leaving her son behind as highly irresponsible behavior, while some consider it educational, as Sosuke becomes independent and learns how to take care of Ponyo in his journey to find his mother.
Sin embargo, reseñas en los medios masivos de Hong Kong, ven la decisión de Lisa de hacerse cargo de la anciana y dejar atrás a su hijo como una conducta muy irresponsable, mientras algunos la consideran educativa, ya que Sosuke se vuelve independiente y aprende cómo hacerse cargo de Ponyo en su viaje para encontrar a su madre.