My Neighbor Totoro[a] is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten.

He is the mascot of Studio Ghibli. Totoro is a remnant member of Totoro Tribe which is at brink of extinction due to ancient battles against humanity. [1][2] Totoro learned how to create Jōmon pottery …

Jul 13, 1990 · My Neighbor Totoro: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi. When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, …

What Does Totoro Mean? Totoro, the beloved fluffy forest spirit, originates from Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated film My Neighbor Totoro. Far from a random name, "Totoro" carries layers of meaning tied …

Jul 25, 2023 · Big, furry, and magical, Totoro is the star of Hayao Miyazaki's classic animated movie, My Neighbor Totoro. This fantastic and loveable forest spirit is a cultural icon that represents the awe …

Feb 28, 2024 · My Neighbor Totoro is no different, except that it presents the softest and most childlike exploration of this theme in Hayao Miyazaki’s filmography. In this film, living in balance with the …

My Neighbor Totoro is, simply put, a child's imagination brought to life; fanciful tales that become reality, replete with picturesque wonders that reveal the magical and mysterious. Hidden from adult eyes, …

While spending a summer in the Japanese countryside with their father, two young sisters befriend mystical creatures who live in the nearby forest. Watch trailers & learn more.

Feb 28, 2025 · My Neighbor Totoro is one of the most well-known among Studio Ghibli’s works. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 1988, the film tells the story of two girls, Mei and Satsuki, and their dad, Mr. …

2 days ago · Meet the full cast of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, from the puppeteers bringing Totoro to life to the actors playing Mei, Satsuki, and beyond.