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Tonari no Totoro
Synopsis: In 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, move to the countryside in search of a new home near their mother who is hospitalized. As the girls adjust to rural life, Mei discovers a peculiar and fluffy creature in their yard. Following it into the forest, she befriends Totoro, a huge magical spirit that dwells in the woods. Soon, Satsuki also encounters this enchanting being, and together, the sisters embark on a series of extraordinary adventures, where the innocence of childhood intertwines with the beauty of nature and the presence of supernatural beings.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Tonari no Totoro
- Anime Name in Japanese: となりのトトロ
- Anime Name in English: My Neighbor Totoro
- Other names: My Neighbour Totoro
Production information
- Producers: Tokuma Shoten, Streamline Pictures
- Licensors:
- Studios: Studio Ghibli
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 16-Apr-88
- Genres: Aventura, Premiado, Sobrenatural
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Kodomo
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.25
- Popularity: 142
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Tonari no Totoro," known in English as "My Neighbor Totoro," is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
- The film was released in 1988 and is considered a classic of Japanese animation.
- The Totoros are forest spirits, with the great Totoro being one of the most iconic characters of Studio Ghibli.
- The story takes place in rural Japan in the 1950s and follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside and discover magical creatures in the forest near their home.
- The theme song, "Tonari no Totoro", composed by Joe Hisaishi, is extremely popular and recognized among anime fans.
- The character Catbus, or "Neko Bus," is a hybrid of cat and bus that magically transports characters.
- My Neighbor Totoro has often been credited with increasing the global popularity of animated films and for the establishment of Studio Ghibli.
- The creatures from Totoro have become an unofficial mascot of Studio Ghibli and are frequently used in the company's merchandise and logos.
Main Characters
- Totoro: Spirit of the forest and titular character.
- Kusakabe Mei: Curious girl and younger sister of Satsuki.
- Kusakabe Satsuki: Mei's older sister.
- Nekobus: Cat that is also a magic bus.
- Makkuro-Kurosuke: Small, dark soot creatures.
- Kusakabe Tatsuo: Father of Mei and Satsuki.
- Oogaki Kanta: Neighbor of the Kusakabe sisters.
- Kanta's Grandmother.
- Originadora Vovó
- Mulher montada em veículo agrícola
Summary and events
- Tatsuo Kusakabe moves to the countryside with his daughters, Satsuki and Mei, in 1950s Japan.
- The move aims to bring the girls' mother's family closer, who is hospitalized due to a prolonged illness.
- Satsuki and Mei start to explore and adapt to the new rural environment.
- Mei finds a small rabbit-like creature in the yard and decides to follow it.
- The chase leads Mei to discover Totoro, a large and mystical forest spirit.
- Mei quickly becomes friends with Totoro.
- Satsuki also ends up meeting Totoro and joins Mei in the magical discoveries.
- The sisters live magical adventures in nature, meeting fantastic creatures.
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Meaning of Tonari no Totoro
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となりのトトロ
- となり - next to
- の - in
- トトロ - Totoro
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