Kanta Ogaki

Satsuki's classmate and the neighbor grandmother's grandson

Satsuki's classmate. Lives at his grandmother's house, an energetic and pure-hearted rural boy.

Quotes

  • It's a haunted house
  • Thank you for lending me the umbrella
  • Kanta, lend her an umbrella
  • Mei, where are you going?
  • Kanta is a good guy
  • Let's go to Kanta's grandmother's house

Trivia

  • Kanta is Satsuki's classmate and the neighbor grandmother's grandson.
  • Wears shoes at school and straw sandals when helping with household chores.
  • The scene where he lends an umbrella on a rainy day and goes home wet himself is memorable.
  • A character caught up in the commotion caused by Mei's actions.
  • Voice actor Toshiyuki Amagasa has been involved in Ghibli works for a long time with this film.

Alternate names

Kanta

Tags

Totoro My Neighbor Totoro Studio Ghibli Anime Movie Rural Life For Children Human Character Forest Creature

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slightly shorter than Satsuki in height. Wears shoes at school on a daily basis and straw sandals when helping with household chores. Has dark hair and a youthful face like that of an elementary or middle school student.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Childlike innocent expression
  • Wears shoes at school and straw sandals at home
Iconic items
  • Ohagi made by grandmother
  • Parent's bicycle (used at the end of the movie)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pure-hearted
Detailed personality
Has shy and bashful tendencies, but occasionally shows a reliable and considerate side. Interested in and looks after Satsuki, who moved from the city.
Keywords
  • Pure-hearted
  • Shy
  • Bashful
  • Honest
  • Kind
  • Hardworking
  • Energetic
Talents
  • Honesty
  • Helping with rural chores
Skills
  • Bicycle operation
  • Ability to interact with people
  • Assisting with farm work
Motivation
To get along well with family and friends.
Favorite foods
Grandmother's handmade ohagi
Favorite places
Neighbor grandmother's house
Hobbies
Playing with airplane models

History

Backstory
Grandson of the neighbor grandmother, living locally. Interacts with Satsuki and Mei who moved from the city, teasing or helping them.
Debut date
April 16, 1988
Work title
My Neighbor Totoro
Media type
Movie

The day Satsuki and family moved in

Significant event
The day Satsuki and family moved in
Description
Brought ohagi to Satsuki to initiate their first interaction.

Rainy day umbrella episode

Significant event
Rainy day umbrella episode
Description
Lent an umbrella to Satsuki while she was sheltering from the rain and went home wet himself. This becomes the trigger that changes Satsuki's view of Kanta.

Cooperation during Mei's getting lost

Significant event
Cooperation during Mei's getting lost
Description
When Mei got lost, Kanta tries to head to the hospital by bicycle to search but the tire punctures, and he eventually joins up with Satsuki and the others.

Relationships

Granny Ogaki

Grandparent

Maternal grandmother who manages the Ogaki household and takes care of Kanta.

Satsuki Kusakabe

Classmate

Brought ohagi to Satsuki on moving day, and in the rain shelter scene where he lent an umbrella, showed silent consideration.

Mei Kusakabe

Friend

When Mei got lost, Kanta's presence holds the key to the story.

School Class

School Class: member

Neighbor Community

Neighbor Community: unknown

Media appearances

My Neighbor Totoro

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release on April 16, 1988

My Neighbor Totoro

Anime / Supporting

No TV anime adaptation in 1988 (theatrical version only)

My Neighbor Totoro

Stage play / Supporting

2022 Royal Shakespeare Company stage adaptation

Voice cast and creators

Toshiyuki Amagasa

Voice actor
Toshiyuki Amagasa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original Theatrical Version

Paul Butcher

Voice actor
Paul Butcher
Language
English
Version or series
Disney English Dub

Kenneth Hartman

Voice actor
Kenneth Hartman
Language
English
Version or series
Streamline English Dub

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Director

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Yasuyoshi Tokuma

Creator name
Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Role
Producer

Toshiyuki Amagasa

Creator name
Toshiyuki Amagasa
Role
voiceActor

Related goods

Kanta Ogaki Figure

Item name
Kanta Ogaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

My Neighbor Totoro Plush Set

Item name
My Neighbor Totoro Plush Set
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular