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· Ryan General
Unreleased ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ sequel to screen at Ghibli Park
Studio Ghibli fans planning a winter trip to Ghibli Park in Nagakute, Japan, are in for a rare treat. From Dec. 14 through January 31, the park will offer a limited-time screening of “Mei and the Kittenbus,” a sequel to “My Neighbor Totoro” made in 2002 that has never been…
· Carl Samson
Tourists flock to 1,000-year-old cedar tree resembling Studio Ghibli’s Totoro
Local and foreign tourists are reportedly flocking to a rural Japanese village to see a cedar tree that looks like Totoro from the Studio Ghibli film “My Neighbor Totoro.” Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: Real-life ‘Totoro’ Catbus to take passengers for a ride at Ghibli Park
The iconic Catbus from “My Neighbor Totoro” is coming to life as a new transportation option at the Ghibli Park in Japan. About the vehicle: The electric-powered bus, officially called the APM (Accessible People Mover) Catbus, is based on eco-friendly vehicles used at the Tokyo…
· Bryan Ke
New Studio Ghibli collection includes Inami chokuku Totoro figurine costing $2,450
Studio Ghibli recently announced their collaboration with Japanese artisan company Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten to create a special collection of handmade objects. Each item in the curated lot, which was announced on Wednesday, was created by craftsmen across Japan. Some of them…
· Ryan General
Amigurumi artist’s human-sized Totoro plushie delights Studio Ghibli fans — learn how to make your own
Amigurumi artist Julia Tachibana unveiled in July her human-sized amigurumi (crochet plushie) Totoro, the adorable character from the animated film “My Neighbor Totoro.” She announced the completion of her Totoro in style with a photoshoot complete with a fake magazine cover,…
· Iris Jung
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki classic to become a protected preserve
On June 2, Tokorozawa, Japan, Mayor Masato Fujimoto declared that the city would be preserving Totoro's forest. Totoro no Mori, or Totoro's forest, is a forest located in Sayama Hills. The forest was the main source of inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki’s 1998 film, “My Neighbor…
· Bryan Ke
Cedar tree in Japan bears uncanny resemblance to Totoro from Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
Kosugi no Osugi (The Great Cedar of Kosugi), known by locals and visitors as the Totoro Tree, has been gaining a strong following online thanks to its striking resemblance to Totoro from Studio Ghibli’s 1988 film “My Neighbor Totoro.” The “double-eared” cedar tree is 20 meters…
· Bryan Ke
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ gets London stage play adaptation produced by Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi
Studio Ghibli and Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company are bringing Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated feature film “My Neighbor Totoro” to the stage starting on October 8. The new adaptation, which is produced in collaboration with Nippon TV and English theater company Improbable,…
· Rebecca Moon
Anonymous visitor to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum leaves a special gift for Totoro at the ticket booth
A special gift was left behind for the ticket booth “employee” Totoro at Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum. The Ghibli Museum posted to its official Twitter page to share photos of the gift on Wednesday. The visitor, whose identity is unknown, secretly left four little acorns wrapped inside…
· Ryan General
Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Sized Totoro Bus Stop For Their Grandchildren
Studio Ghibli fans are flocking to a field in Takaharu, Miyazaki, Japan to have their photo taken beside a life-sized replica Totoro bus stop. Created by a 70-year-old couple for their grandchildren, the adorable statue of the iconic character from the film “My Neighbor Totoro”…
· Ryan General
Woman Loses Her Totoro’s Eyes, Asks the Internet for Help
Alice Kim, a university student from Toronto, Canada, ran into a minor crisis over a week ago after washing her four-year-old Totoro plushie. Shocked to discover that her stuffed toy had lost its eyes, Kim panicked a bit and shared her misfortune on Facebook group Subtle Asian…
· Ryan General
Vancouver is Getting a Cat Cafe Inspired By ‘Totoro’
A cafe inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime film “My Neighbor Totoro” is set to enchant customers in Vancouver, Canada. Called the “Catoro Cafe,” the Totoro-themed cat cafe will reportedly be similar to the “Temari No Ouchi Cat Cafe” in Japan when it opens sometime this…
· Ryan General
Released 30 Years Late, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a Blockbuster Hit in China
“My Neighbor Totoro” became a massive commercial success in China when it finally reached Chinese cinemas three decades after its first release in Japan. Released to critical acclaim in Japan in 1988 and in the United States in 1993, the cinematic masterpiece from legendary…
· Bryan Ke
China Finally Gets Official Screening of ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ After 30 Years
After 30 years, Japanese anime fans in China will finally be able to watch classic masterpiece, “My Neighbor Totoro,” made by Studio Ghibli and its legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki. “My Neighbor Totoro,” which was first released in theaters in 1988, recently took the Chinese…
· Eddie Lin
Fans Have a Dark Theory Behind the Story of Totoro
Does your Totoro plushy look a bit shabby as of late? Maybe the reason is because it’s been 30 years since the lovable forest spirit hit the anime scene thanks to Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli team. Released in 1988, “My Neighbor Totoro,” the film about an enigmatic yet…
· Ryan General
Studio Ghibli Watches Celebrating Totoro’s 30th Anniversary Are Seriously Adorable
Japanese watchmaker Seiko has released a new line of casual watches especially made for Studio Ghibli fans. The collection features eight watches carrying four designs from “My Neighbor Totoro” and another four from “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” Both films, directed by legendary…
· Kyle Encina
There’s a Sequel to ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and No One Knew About It
The Studio Ghibli classic “My Neighbor Totoro” by legendary anime director Hayao Miyazaki was undoubtedly a massive success, but what most fans didn’t know is that it also had a sequel. The sequel to the theatrical 1988 masterpiece came 15 years later in the form of a short film…
· Ryan General
Study finds Studio Ghibli films, ‘Zelda’ games can boost happiness and calm
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games in August has found that watching Studio Ghibli films or playing “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” can measurably improve happiness in young adults. Conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, Kyushu Sangyo…
· Michelle De Pacina
Survey ranks Studio Ghibli films with the most delicious-looking food
In a survey by Japanese firms Nexer and Hachimenroppi, 500 participants ranked Studio Ghibli films based on how appetizing their food scenes are. “Castle in the Sky” topped the list due to Pazu’s memorable creation of “Laputa bread,” featuring fried eggs on toast, with “Spirited…
· Bryan Ke
This pre-Studio Ghibli film of Hayao Miyazaki is making a brief return in Tokyo
Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime “Panda! Go Panda! Rainy Day Circus” is set to return for a one-night special screening at a theater in Tokyo next week. Key points: