My Neighbor Totoro is one of those rare films that both children and adults find enchanting. The Studio Ghibli production, which was written and directed by legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, debuted ...

It has been 20 years since Hayao Miyazaki wowed the world with My Neighbor Totoro. The iconic film is part of why Studio Ghibli was launched to fame, and Totoro still stands as one of the most popular ...

“I wanted My Neighbor Totoro to be a heartwarming feature film that would not only entertain and touch its viewers, but stay with them long after they have left the theatres. I wanted the spirit of ...

In the middle of the forest, asleep in the heart of a tree, Totoro is snoring. Looking something like a cross between a big grey cat and a bear, he is actually “mori no nushi“, or “master of the ...

The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers find happiness there? A ...

Adarsh is an anime pundit moving across anime verse(s) 24 frames per second, appreciating the good ol' art of Japanese animation storytelling. My Neighbor Totoro subtly imparts an essential message ...

Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro remains one of the most beloved animated films of all time. Released in 1988, the story of sisters Satsuki and Mei meeting a forest spirit captured hearts around ...

Andrew loves to talk and write about anime, but he doesn't just write stories, he builds worlds that you can lose yourself in. Andrew writes with the kind of passion that comes from being a true fan.

SAPPORO—A cool reproduction of the Catbus and sisters Satsuki and May in popular anime “My Neighbor Totoro” won the top prize in the citizen sculpture event at the 2023 Sapporo Snow Festival.