My Neighbor Totoro Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles.

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Who is making My Neighbor Totoro – Crew List

A look at My Neighbor Totoro behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Hayao Miyazaki last helmed The Boy and the Heron and Lupin the 3rd The Castle of Cagliostro.

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

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Production – What we know about the My Neighbor Totoro

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• From Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro stands as an undisputed masterpiece in the medium of animation. In the years since its release, Totoro has become one of the most iconic characters of all time and serves as the official mascot for the legendary Studio Ghibli. 2025-06-01

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Jun 2025

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