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· 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…
· Khier Casino
Tokyo latte artist creates foam art of Pikachu, Kirby and more
A latte artist in Tokyo’s Harajuku district is giving customers one more reason to smile by making anime art on the foam or cream of their beverage orders. A video montage shared by Japan ON on Instagram shows artwork by latte artist Runa, featuring Pikachu, Kirby, Dogecoin,…
· Isa Peralta
Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm’s secret Star Wars project is a hand-drawn short featuring Grogu
The highly anticipated collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm dropped in the form of a short featuring Star Wars’ Grogu, aka Baby Yoda from “The Mandalorian.” The short, titled “Zen – Grogu and the Dust Bunnies,” was released on Disney Plus on Saturday. In the short,…
· Bryan Ke
Stunned fans spot ‘Hayao Miyazaki’ strolling around Ghibli Park in news report
Izumi Pao, a Hayao Miyazaki impersonator for over 15 years, became an instant celebrity at Ghibli Park during its opening day on Nov. 1. Ghibli fans watching local news coverage of the opening were perplexed after the long-time Miyazaki impersonator was shown walking around the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ghibli Park releases illustrated guide that advises visitors to bring their trash home with them
Ahead of its opening on Nov. 1, Ghibli Park encouraged visitors to print their illustrated “Big Stroll” visitor guide, which details what guests can expect from the theme park and what they should bring. The guide includes a hand-drawn map as well as a page that lists…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli offers new look into highly anticipated theme park ahead of November opening
On Wednesday, Japanese media companies were invited to explore the highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan. Video reports inside the park at Aichi Expo Memorial Park in Nagakute, Aichi, circulated on social media. On Nov. 1, visitors can take a stroll around the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli previews theme park attractions at touring exhibition in Japan
Studio Ghibli will be holding touring exhibitions in five cities across Japan ahead of its theme park’s opening in November. The exhibitions will showcase behind-the-scenes memorabilia of the theme park’s conception, including versions of the attractions inspired by the beloved…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli releases new look at highly anticipated Ghibli theme park in Japan
Studio Ghibli released a short video of Ghibli Park in Japan, which is inspired by the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki and his animation studio. The video showcases some of the theme park’s attractions, including replicas of the Earth Shop from “Whisper of the Heart” and Satsuki…