Fantasy
My Neighbour Totoro
Creator Hayao Miyazaki
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Story
In rural Japan, sisters Satsuki and Mei move to the countryside house with their father to be closer to their mother’s hospital. While exploring their new home, Mei discovers a large woodland spirit which she calls ‘Totoro’. At first no one believes her. But when Mei goes missing, her sister Satsuki must call on the spirit to help find her.
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Why we chose it
One of the most popular anime movies of all time, My Neighbour Totoro has won numerous awards and has fans all over the world. The film is beautifully illustrated and remains a childhood favourite for many.
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What a young reviewer said
An amazingly beautiful Studio Ghibli film with lovable characters and an element of magic in every frame (Hope, age 13)
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First released
1988, Studio Ghibli