My Neighbor Totoro
1988 • Studio Ghibli
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 1988
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli · Studio Fantasia · Walt Disney Studios · GKIDS
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy · Slice of Life · Supernatural
Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a bus, takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature.
Synopsis from AniList
Where to find one
Search for My Neighbor Totoro on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released in 1988 by Studio Ghibli, My Neighbor Totoro was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film was conceived during a period when Miyazaki wished to create a gentle, nostalgic depiction of rural Japan in the 1950s, focusing on the relationship between two young sisters and the spirits of the forest. It was famously released as a double feature with Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies, a strategy that initially saw modest box office returns but helped establish the creative identity of the studio.
The character design of Totoro, a blend of various animals including owls, tanuki, and bears, was crafted by Miyazaki himself. The film’s aesthetic centers on lush, hand-painted backgrounds that emphasize the beauty of the natural world. While not an immediate blockbuster, the film was received with critical acclaim for its warmth and emotional depth, eventually becoming a cornerstone of global animation and a defining symbol of Studio Ghibli's cultural impact.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real anime collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro is a anime in the Anime catalog on collecto.rs. 1988 • Studio Ghibli. Catalog data is sourced from AniList. No public anime collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track My Neighbor Totoro on collecto.rs?
My Neighbor Totoro doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of My Neighbor Totoro?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your anime, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other anime collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the My Neighbor Totoro catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for My Neighbor Totoro is sourced from AniList. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs anime tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your anime is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every anime you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
