Tonari no Totoro
Spring 1988

Tonari no Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

A tender journey that captures the essence of growing up in the countryside, where the supernatural feels as natural as the wind through the trees. Totoro doesn't frighten—it embraces.

Ideal if you're looking for rediscover the magic hiding in everyday moments and childhood wonder.

Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a bus, takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature. (Source: Disney)

Preview

Trailer

Cast

Characters

Mei Kusakabe
Mei KusakabeMainChika Sakamoto
Totoro
TotoroMainHitoshi Takagi
Satsuki Kusakabe
Satsuki KusakabeMainNoriko Hidaka
Kanta Oogaki
Kanta OogakiSupportingToshiyuki Amagasa
Tatsuo Kusakabe
Tatsuo KusakabeSupportingShigesato Itoi
Chu-totoro
Chu-totoroSupporting
Kanta no Obaa-chan
Kanta no Obaa-chanSupportingTanie Kitabayashi
Shou-totoro
Shou-totoroSupporting
Makkuro-Kurosuke
Makkuro-KurosukeSupporting
Yasuko Kusakabe
Yasuko KusakabeSupportingSumi Shimamoto
Nekobasu
NekobasuSupportingHitoshi Takagi
Nousagyousha wo Unten Shiteita Otoko
Nousagyousha wo Unten Shiteita OtokoBackgroundDaiki Nakamura
Nousagyousha ni Notteita Onna
Nousagyousha ni Notteita OnnaBackgroundYuuko Mizutani
Honke no Obaa-chan
Honke no Obaa-chanBackgroundReiko Suzuki
Gakkou no Sensei
Gakkou no SenseiBackgroundMachiko Washio
Yuubin Haitaitsuin
Yuubin HaitaitsuinBackgroundTomohiro Nishimura
Team

Staff

Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao MiyazakiDirector
Michiyo Yasuda
Michiyo YasudaStaff
Takeshi Seyama
Takeshi SeyamaStaff
Kazuo Oga
Kazuo OgaStaff
Hisao Shirai
Hisao Shirai Staff
Shigeharu Shiba
Shigeharu ShibaSound director
Kazutoshi Satou
Kazutoshi SatouStaff
Frequently asked questions

Questions about Tonari no Totoro

Is Tonari no Totoro a movie or a series?

Tonari no Totoro is a Movie.

When did Tonari no Totoro premiere?

Tonari no Totoro premiered in Spring 1988.

Is Tonari no Totoro available to stream?

Yes, you can watch it on Netflix, Max.

Is Tonari no Totoro worth watching?

A tender journey that captures the essence of growing up in the countryside, where the supernatural feels as natural as the wind through the trees. Totoro doesn't frighten—it embraces. Ideal if you're looking for rediscover the magic hiding in everyday moments and childhood wonder.

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