Tonari no Totoro

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100
Total warning time: 1m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (1m 45s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Mild tension when Mei gets lost in the woods.
  • ๐ŸŸข 15/100 [01:05:15 - 01:06:30] Mild suspense when Satsuki searches for Mei.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Tonari no Totoro

Details for Tonari no Totoro (1988)

Year: 1988
Certificate: U
Tonari no Totoro Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
IMDB: 8.2
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 291180
Gross: 1,105,564
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Cast Stars: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi

Overview of Tonari no Totoro:

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.

Tonari no Totoro FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Tonari no Totoro' (1988)?
A: 'Tonari no Totoro' (My Neighbor Totoro) follows two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside with their father to be closer to their hospitalized mother. They encounter friendly forest spirits, including the giant, cuddly creature Totoro, who helps them navigate their new life and cope with their mother's illness.
Q: Who are the main voice actors in 'Tonari no Totoro'?
A: The main voice actors include Noriko Hidaka as Satsuki, Chika Sakamoto as Mei, Hitoshi Takagi as their father Tatsuo Kusakabe, and Shigesato Itoi as Kanta, a local boy who befriends the sisters.
Q: Is 'Tonari no Totoro' suitable for children?
A: Yes, 'Tonari no Totoro' is a family-friendly film with a heartwarming story, gentle themes, and no intense violence. It is widely regarded as one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved works for all ages.
Q: What is the significance of Totoro in the movie?
A: Totoro is a mystical forest spirit who symbolizes the magic and wonder of childhood imagination. He serves as a comforting presence for Satsuki and Mei, helping them adapt to their new environment and providing emotional support during their mother's illness.
Q: Did 'Tonari no Totoro' win any awards?
A: While it didn't win major international awards initially, 'Tonari no Totoro' became a cultural phenomenon and later received critical acclaim. It won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize in 1988 and has since been recognized as one of the greatest animated films of all time.