Totoro
The lord of the forest, a giant spirit-like creature visible only to children
The lord of the forest, a giant spirit-like creature visible only to children. A protagonist-like figure in the 1988 Studio Ghibli animated film 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
Quotes
- This strange creature still lives in Japan. Probably.
- Totoro is surely the lord of this forest.
- The Catbus will come anytime.
- Big Totoro flying in the sky, a dream-like sight.
- It was a dream, but not a dream.
Trivia
- The origin of Totoro's name comes from 'Tonari no Obake' in Tokorozawa.
- Totoro's voice is provided by Hitoshi Takagi.
- Catbus's voice is provided by Naoki Tatsuta.
- The story is set in early Showa 30s Japan.
- Totoro's tree is a 'Camphor tree'.
- Totoro character merchandise: the original plush sold approximately 660,000 units.
Alternate names
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Big Totoro
Profile
- Species
- Fictional Creature
- Birth year
- 1988
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Large round body covered in gray fur, white from chest to belly. Has a pattern on the chest. A mysterious existence that only reveals itself to children.
- Height
- Approximately 200cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Gray
- Distinguishing features
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- Large body
- White belly pattern
- Fluffy appearance
- Fond of umbrellas
- Iconic items
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- Leaf umbrella
- Nuts
- Spinning top (koma)
- Catbus
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Generous and warmly interacts with children, helps them with mysterious powers. Silent and mysterious, an existence that coexists with nature.
- Keywords
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- Amiable
- Mysterious
- Protective
- Love of Nature
- Fond of Children
- Motto
- Live together with nature and watch over children
- Talents
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- Manipulates the power of nature
- Flies through the sky
- Teleportation
- Promotes plant growth
- Skills
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- Aerial flight
- Accelerates nut growth
- Comforts children
- Motivation
- Protects the forest and nature, wishes for the happiness of children
- Habits
- Treats umbrellas like musical instruments
- Favorite foods
- Acorns, Nuts
- Favorite places
- Great Camphor Tree of Tsukamori, Den in the forest
History
- Backstory
- Has existed in the forests of this country since ancient times, revealing its form only to children. Lives as a guardian deity of the forest.
- Debut date
- April 16, 1988
- Work title
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Media type
- Movie
Encounter with Mei
- Significant event
- Encounter with Mei
- Description
- Young Mei accidentally discovers Totoro, becoming the occasion for naming it.
Exchange at the rainy bus stop
- Significant event
- Exchange at the rainy bus stop
- Description
- Satsuki and Mei meet Totoro, connecting hearts by lending an umbrella.
Rescuing lost Mei
- Significant event
- Rescuing lost Mei
- Description
- When Mei gets lost, Totoro summons the Catbus to support the rescue.
Relationships
Satsuki Kusakabe
Friend
Meeting Totoro at the rainy bus stop
Mei Kusakabe
Friend
First to discover Totoro and give it its name
Catbus
Ally
Cooperated in searching for lost Mei
Media appearances
My Neighbor Totoro
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical release on April 16, 1988
Mei and the Catbus
Short play / Protagonist
2002 Ghibli Museum Mitaka limited video
My Neighbor Totoro (Stage Version)
Stage play / Protagonist
2022 London Barbican Theatre and others
Voice cast and creators
Hitoshi Takagi
- Voice actor
- Hitoshi Takagi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1988 Film Version
Frank Welker
- Voice actor
- Frank Welker
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Disney English Dub
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Character designer
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Toho
- Creator name
- Toho
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Totoro Plush
- Item name
- Totoro Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Totoro Figure
- Item name
- Totoro Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Totoro Stationery Set
- Item name
- Totoro Stationery Set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Totoro T-Shirt
- Item name
- Totoro T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular