Lisa works as a nurse in a coastal senior care facility near her son Sōsuke’s kindergarten. Living with her five-year-old, she single-handedly juggles her demanding profession and parenting while her husband Kōichi, a ship captain, remains frequently absent at sea. Though the relentless pace of work and childcare sometimes leaves her exhausted, she faces each day with resilient cheerfulness, adapting to challenges like crafting quick meals or orchestrating chaotic schedules. She parents Sōsuke as a trusted collaborator, not merely a child, nurturing his independence by teaching practical skills such as Morse code and signal lamp operation. This mutual respect strengthens their bond, allowing Sōsuke to comfort her during frustrations—like when Kōichi’s voyages disrupt family time. When a magical storm triggered by Ponyo’s transformation engulfs their town, Lisa reacts with steady composure. She secures the children in their home, soothes them with honeyed tea and homemade ramen, and repairs the generator mid-crisis. Even amid peril, she entrusts Sōsuke to guard their house while she aids seniors at her facility, prioritizing communal duty. Her instinctive grasp of extraordinary events lets her embrace Ponyo’s magic without doubt. Later, she calmly converses with Ponyo’s divine mother, Granmamare, discussing the child’s human upbringing—a moment underscoring her empathy and bridge-building between mortal and mystical worlds. Sporting walnut-brown bobbed hair and fair skin, Lisa dresses casually in dark blue shirts, beige jeans, and pink slippers. Her habit of speeding yet never failing to arrive on time in her license-plate-333 car becomes local lore, mirroring her spirited, tenacious nature. The name “Lisa” (or “Risa” in Japanese contexts) aids bilingual storytelling, while her vehicle occasionally drives urgent plot moments. No expanded backstory exists beyond her primary narrative.