Tonari no Totoro


My Neighbor Totoro

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese: となりのトトロ
English: My Neighbor Totoro
German: Mein Nachbar Totoro
Spanish: Mi Vecino Totoro
French: Mon Voisin Totoro
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Information

Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 16, 1988
Studios: Studio Ghibli
Source: Original
Genres: AdventureAdventure, Award WinningAward Winning, SupernaturalSupernatural
Duration: 1 hr. 26 min.
Rating: G - All Ages

Statistics

Score: 8.251 (scored by 731343731,343 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #3352
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #144
Members: 1,123,278
Favorites: 8,960

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Synopsis

In 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe relocates himself and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, to the countryside to be closer to their mother, who is hospitalized due to long-term illness. As the girls grow acquainted with rural life, Mei encounters a small, bunny-like creature in the yard one day. Chasing it into the forest, she finds "Totoro"—a giant, mystical forest spirit whom she soon befriends. Before long, Satsuki too meets Totoro, and the two girls suddenly find their lives filled with magical adventures in nature and fantastical creatures of the woods.

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Background

In 1988, Tonari no Totoro won the Best Film and Ofuji Noburo awards in the Mainichi Film Awards, the Special Award in the 31st Blue Ribbon Awards, the Grand Prix in the Animage Anime Awards, and the Best Film and Reader's Choice Award: Best Japanese Film awards in the Kinema Junpo Awards.

Characters & Voice Actors


Staff

Miyazaki, Hayao
Director, Script, Storyboard, Original Creator
Endou, Tetsuya
Episode Director


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"Sanpo (さんぽ; Stroll)" by Azumi Inoue
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Ending Theme

"Tonari no Totoro (となりのトトロ; My Neighbor Totoro)" by Azumi Inoue




Reviews

May 4, 2025
✒🐱 Cheshire Cat's Fun Uncle 👄 °8.2° °Excellent ° 💯%🔍


✨MNT is about the wonder of childhood✨

A family with two young girls, Satsuki & Mei, moves to the boondocks to be near the hospital where mom is being treated.

When the girls walk into the dilapidated 🏚 house they immediately meet little ❇dust✴ ✳creatures☸ that scurry and scatter to escape the light. The countryside contains special magic, it seems. They meet the rest of their cheerful neighbors: A granny, a boy their age, schoolmates… and Totoro. What is Totoro? He looks like a giant cat🐱blob with huge human-like teeth. ...
Apr 8, 2025
My Neighbor Totoro is a timeless masterpiece that radiates warmth, wonder, and simplicity. From its gentle storytelling to its whimsical worldbuilding, it perfectly captures the magic of childhood and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Studio Ghibli has created something truly special here—an anime that feels like a warm hug from start to finish.

The film’s emotional core lies in the relationship between the two sisters, Mei and Satsuki, brought to life by phenomenal voice acting. Their performances felt so natural and heartfelt, it was impossible not to be completely drawn in. Mei's playful curiosity and Satsuki's blend of maturity and vulnerability made them incredibly endearing ...
Jun 22, 2025
Mixed Feelings
My Neighbor Totoro has successfully accomplished everything it set out to do. The reason as to why could be due to the fact that this film did not need to necessarily strive for some grand narrative in order to receive critical acclaim. Every aspect, from its visually appealing presentation to its themeing, has been wonderfully crafted for its intended younger audience. However, this isn’t where the film’s reception ends, because it seems to resonate with adult viewers as well, with this site being a good example of such, currently sitting at an 8.25. Whether it’s by nostalgia or the feel the need to re-emanate ...

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