Granny
The neighbor elder who takes good care of Satsuki and Mei
Lives in the neighboring house and takes good care of the Kusakabe sisters Satsuki and Mei. An energetic elderly woman skilled in farm work.
Quotes
- The house called a haunted house—no need for anyone to worry about it.
- Susuwatari are good children that only kids can see.
- Kanta! …You mustn't say such things.
Trivia
- Neighbor elder figure who takes good care of the children.
- Has experience as a maidservant and is skilled in housework and farm work.
- Originally managed the Kusakabe house as well.
Alternate names
Grandmother
Neighbor Granny
Ogaki Family Granny
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly woman accustomed to rural life. Short hair mixed with white, exuding dignity.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Curly hair
- Sturdiness from farm work
- Warm gaze
- Iconic items
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- Hand hoe
- Ohagi
- Farm work hat
- Apron
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Friendly and caring. Treats children kindly and sometimes scolds them strictly. Knowledgeable about local folklore and shows understanding toward the children's mysterious experiences.
- Keywords
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- Caring
- Gentle
- Country-bred
- Knowledgeable
- Honest
- Talents
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- Vegetable growing
- General housework
- Child-rearing experience
- Folklore knowledge
- Skills
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- Cooking
- Farming
- Handling children
- Passing down local wisdom
- Motivation
- To safely watch over Satsuki and Mei while the Kusakabe mother is ill.
- Habits
- Strictly scolds Kanta but has deep affection. Understanding of Susuwatari.
- Favorite foods
- Ohagi, Homegrown vegetables
- Favorite places
- Fields, Yard
History
- Backstory
- A woman who has lived in this area since long ago. Married into the neighboring Ogaki family, she takes care of not only her grandson Kanta but also the neighborhood children like a relative. Originally managed the Kusakabe house and has experience as a maidservant.
- Debut date
- April 16, 1988
- Work title
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Media type
- Movie
Taking care of Satsuki and Mei
- Significant event
- Taking care of Satsuki and Mei
- Description
- From the Kusakabe family's move until the mother's hospitalization, takes good care of Satsuki and Mei.
Strictly scolding Kanta
- Significant event
- Strictly scolding Kanta
- Description
- Granny sharply rebukes Kanta, who called it a haunted house, demonstrating strictness and love toward the children.
Reference to Susuwatari
- Significant event
- Reference to Susuwatari
- Description
- Saw Susuwatari as a child and teaches that they are harmless, showing understanding of mysterious things.
Relationships
Kanta
Child
Granny's grandson and a good friend of Satsuki and Mei.
Satsuki Kusakabe
Caretaker
From the time the Kusakabe family moved in, takes care of Satsuki and Mei and becomes a reliable figure.
Mei Kusakabe
Caretaker
Takes good care of Mei as well.
Tatsuo Kusakabe
Neighbor
The father of the Kusakabe family, often entrusts the children to Granny.
Ogaki Family
Ogaki Family: guardian
Media appearances
My Neighbor Totoro
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1988
Voice cast and creators
Tanie Kitabayashi
- Voice actor
- Tanie Kitabayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Director
Toru Hara
- Creator name
- Toru Hara
- Role
- Producer
Tanie Kitabayashi
- Creator name
- Tanie Kitabayashi
- Role
- voiceActor
Related goods
Granny Figure
- Item name
- Granny Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited