Small Totoro

The smallest white semi-transparent Totoro child spirit

Totoro's child, a small white translucent spirit. Acts together with Medium Totoro and is first discovered by Mei.

Trivia

  • Small Totoro is smaller than the other Totoros, white and translucent, and its hands are usually not drawn.
  • Its name was called 'Min' during the planning stage.
  • It is the first Totoro discovered by Mei.
  • Acts together with Medium Totoro and has the role of protecting the forest.

Alternate names

Chibi Totoro Small Totoro Min

Tags

Totoro My Neighbor Totoro Child Spirit Small Totoro Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki Catbus Soot Sprite Japanese Anime

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Profile

Species
Spirit

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small white translucent Totoro. Can usually make itself invisible.
Height
About the size of a small tanuki (raccoon dog pup)
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Translucent
  • White fur
  • Hands are usually not drawn but emerge from the fur during ocarina performance
Iconic items
  • Ocarina
  • Leaves (depicted eating them)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Inquisitive
Detailed personality
Inquisitive, acts together with Medium Totoro, and is interested in human children. Possesses the ability to become translucent or invisible.
Keywords
  • Inquisitive
  • Mysterious
  • Delicate
  • Spirit
  • Love of Nature
Talents
  • Translucency
  • Invisibility
  • Manipulating forest nature (growing trees large, etc.)
Skills
  • Ocarina playing
  • Swift movement
Motivation
Watch over nature and children together with Great Totoro, the lord of the forest
Favorite foods
Acorns, Leaves
Favorite places
Camphor tree in Tsukamori

History

Backstory
Totoro's child and younger brother to Great Totoro and Medium Totoro. Mainly acts with Medium Totoro and was first discovered by Mei. Lives near the large camphor tree where Great Totoro resides.
Debut date
April 16, 1988
Work title
My Neighbor Totoro
Media type
Movie

First Encounter with Mei

Significant event
First Encounter with Mei
Description
Scene where Mei first discovers Small Totoro and chases it.

Ceremony to Grow a Large Tree in the Yard

Significant event
Ceremony to Grow a Large Tree in the Yard
Description
Together with Great Totoro and others, scatters seeds in the yard and grows a large tree overnight.

The Night of Playing the Ocarina

Significant event
The Night of Playing the Ocarina
Description
Scene on a moonlit night playing the ocarina together with Great Totoro and friends.

Relationships

Great Totoro

Father

Lord and father figure. Large spirit that protects the forest.

Medium Totoro

Sibling

Elder brother who acts together with Small Totoro.

Totoro Family

Totoro Family: youngest-member

Media appearances

My Neighbor Totoro

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1988

Mei and the Catbus

Short film / Supporting

2002, limited museum release

Voice cast and creators

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

Small Totoro Plush

Item name
Small Totoro Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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