My Neighbor Totoro
A heartwarming story of the mystical forest creature Totoro and the interactions between two sisters.
Featured characters
Characters in this work
Characters — 21 characters
Satsuki Kusakabe
The 12-year-old eldest sister of the Kusakabe family, a responsible elementary school student.
Mei Kusakabe
The 4-year-old younger sister of the Kusakabe family, a curious young child.
Tatsuo Kusakabe
Father of Satsuki and Mei, working as a part-time archaeology lecturer.
Yasuko Kusakabe
Mother of Satsuki and Mei, hospitalized due to illness.
Totoro
The mystical guardian of the forest, a large creature visible only to children.
Chuuu Totoro
Smaller gray Totoro with a white belly, companion to Big Totoro.
Small Totoro
The smallest white and semi-transparent Totoro child spirit.
Neko Bus
A magical bus shaped like a cat, friend to Totoro.
Soot Sprites
Small soot-like creatures living in the Kusakabe home.
Grandmother (Neighbor)
The grandmother of the neighboring house, who often takes care of Satsuki and Mei.
Kanta Oo-gaki
Satsuki's classmate and grandson of the neighboring grandmother.
Kanta's Mother
Kanta's strong-willed mother.
Kanta's Father
Kanta's father, with a minor role.
Reiko Moriyama
Satsuki's young homeroom teacher.
Michiko
Satsuki's classmate and first friend.
Man Cutting Grass
A man who works cutting grass nearby.
Grandmother of Kanta's Family
The grandmother of Kanta's family who lent Nagasaki a phone.
Farm Vehicle Driver
Young driver of the farm vehicle who helped with the moving.
Ryoko
A young woman riding on the back of the farm vehicle.
Postman
The postman who delivers telegrams from the hospital.
Bus Conductor
The bus conductor operating on a rainy day.