My Neighbor Totoro 1988
“He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!”
What is My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro is a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. The film features two young sisters who move to the countryside with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 16, 1988
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Studio Ghibli, Nibariki, Tokuma Shoten
- Budget
- $3,700,000
- Revenue
- $41,000,000
- Genres
- Fantasy, Animation, Family
- Updated
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Overview
My Neighbor Totoro is a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. The film features two young sisters who move to the countryside with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother. The sisters discover that the surrounding trees are inhabited by magical spirits known as Totoros, who inhabit the forest. When one of the sisters runs away from home, the other seeks help from the spirits to find her. The film stars the voices of Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Hitoshi Takagi, and it was released in Japan in April 1988. The runtime of the film is 88 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Two sisters encounter magical forest spirits after moving to the countryside to be near their mother.”
- beautiful animation
- charming supernatural elements
- slow narrative pace
- minimal conflict
Watch it if you enjoy gentle stories about childhood wonder and nature.
The film is suitable for all ages and features a gentle, family-oriented tone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows two sisters who move to the country and discover magical forest spirits.
Who directed the film?
The provided text does not contain information regarding the director.
Are there scary moments?
The film focuses on magical spirits and family dynamics rather than frightening content.
Is the mother in the film?
The mother is hospitalized, which is the primary reason the family moves to the country.
What are Totoros?
Totoros are described as magical spirits of the forest.