The magic of Totoro

yuki How Tokorozawa hills inspired the movie

yuki The Origin of Totoro

Deep in Sayama where the green forests grow, A sweet little slip of the tongue gave us Totoro.

yuki From a single girl to two sisters

yuki The story originally featured only one young girl instead of two sisters.

yuki The film was originally released as a double feature with a tragic counterpart.

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yuki Little Spirit Sprout

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Fun Fact

Totoro's voice: The giant forest spirit's deep, rumbling roars were voiced by Japanese actor Hitoshi Takagi, who used a combination of animal sounds and vocalizations.

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Which sister would you relate to more if you moved to a new house?

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Which Japanese city's surrounding hills directly inspired the lush landscapes of 'My Neighbor Totoro'?

yuki The double feature that almost failed

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Why did director Hayao Miyazaki decide to split the original single protagonist into two sisters?

yuki The meaning behind the name Totoro

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What do the names of the two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, both translate to or represent?

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What European mythological creature is Totoro's name a mispronunciation of, according to four-year-old Mei?

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In what year was the anime classic 'My Neighbor Totoro' first released in Japanese theaters?

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What form of media or merchandise first turned 'My Neighbor Totoro' into a financial success after its slow theatrical run?

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Which famous Japanese actor and voice talent provided the deep, rumbling voice for Totoro?

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With which other Studio Ghibli film was 'My Neighbor Totoro' originally released as a double feature?