Ponyo is a very well behaved and a very gentle boy. He has severely dry eyes, and is currently being treated with an eye cream that is applied five times a day. This has no effect on his daily life, and his eyesight does not pose a problem for him. He is not used to taking walks, so he needs to be gently and patiently taken on short outings until he starts getting used to being outside. Because he has been in a cage for so many years, he will need proper socialization and training.