Satsuki Kusakabe
main character
MOVIE
8.1
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 16, 1988
- Season
- Spring 1988
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
1h 26m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life91%Primarily Child Cast91%Rural87%Youkai82%Wilderness79%Female Protagonist77%Urban Fantasy68%Kids65%Gods57%Primarily Female Cast40%
MOVIEFINISHED1988 SPRING8.1 / 10 AniList score
My Neighbor Totoro
となりのトトロ• Tonari no Totoro
Synopsis
Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a bus, takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature. (Source: Disney)
Should you watch My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 73% of 139,818 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #98 highest-rated film of all time, and #10 most popular film of all time on AniList.
Of the 240K AniList users who started it, 0.2% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 235.2K have finished it.
As a 86-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially family life, primarily child cast, rural, youkai.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. My Neighbor Totoro is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Mei and the Baby Cat Bus (2002)
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My Neighbor Totoro FAQ
How long is My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro runs 86 minutes (1 h 26 min).
Is My Neighbor Totoro finished?
Yes. My Neighbor Totoro has finished airing — the final episode aired April 16, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of My Neighbor Totoro?
Yes — the story continues in Mei and the Baby Cat Bus (2002).
Is My Neighbor Totoro based on a manga?
No. My Neighbor Totoro is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro is listed on Netflix, Max. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.