Kanta's Father
Kanta's father who appears in 'My Neighbor Totoro', a part-time archaeology lecturer. Although he has a modest presence in the story, he is a reliable father who kindly interacts with the children.
Trivia
- His main profession is a part-time archaeology lecturer, and he also does translation work.
- Voiced by Shigesato Itoi.
- Has a habit of oversleeping, and housework is mostly left to his wife.
- Does not meet Totoro directly but believes his daughters' stories.
Alternate names
Tatsuo Kusakabe
Tatsuo-san
Dad
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A man in his 30s, approximately 180cm tall. He has a somewhat scatterbrained side, but as a university lecturer, he has a gentle atmosphere. His clothing is simple and suited to rural life in the Showa 30s era.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- He has some unreliable aspects but is devoted to his children and possesses a pure heart. He is hardworking as a part-time archaeology lecturer and also handles translation work. He retains a childlike innocence and has the kindness to believe his daughters' stories.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Scatterbrained
- Doting parent
- Pure
- Diligent
- Talents
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- Archaeology
- Translation
- Education
- Skills
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- Chinese translation
- Lecturing
- Household attentiveness
- Motivation
- Family's health and happiness, fulfillment in work
- Habits
- Has a habit of oversleeping but interacts warmly with his family
History
- Backstory
- A father who teaches archaeology as a university part-time lecturer while living with his family. His wife is hospitalized for recovery, and he supports his wife and children in their daily life. He also harbors some anxiety about adapting to rural life after the move.
- Debut date
- April 16, 1988
- Work title
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Media type
- Movie
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Appears on the day of moving to the new rural home. Supports his wife's recovery and kindly interacts with the children.
Interactions with Children
- Significant event
- Interactions with Children
- Description
- Listens to his daughters' stories about Totoro without doubting and tries to understand Totoro as the lord of the forest.
Story's Climax
- Significant event
- Story's Climax
- Description
- Struggles with his wife's recovery issues but strives for the sake of his daughters, though his presence remains modest.
Relationships
Yasuko Kusakabe
Spouse
Wife, currently hospitalized for recovery. Strong family love.
Satsuki Kusakabe
Child
Eldest daughter. Kind and dependable daughter.
Mei Kusakabe
Child
Second daughter. Curious and energetic daughter.
Kanta Ogaki (Kanta)
Neighbor
Family-to-family relations as Kanta's father, but with faint presence.
Kusakabe Family
Kusakabe Family: unknown
Media appearances
My Neighbor Totoro
Movie / Supporting
Released April 16, 1988
Voice cast and creators
Shigesato Itoi
- Voice actor
- Shigesato Itoi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Character designer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
My Neighbor Totoro Plush
- Item name
- My Neighbor Totoro Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular