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My Neighbor Totoro: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

My Neighbor Totoro (1988): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988) is a adventure, award winning, supernatural anime produced by Studio Ghibli. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.25/10 from 759,147 ratings.

What is My Neighbor Totoro about?

In 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe relocates himself and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, to the countryside to be closer to their mother, who is hospitalized due to long-term illness. As the girls grow acquainted with rural life, Mei encounters a small, bunny-like creature in the yard one day. Chasing it into the forest, she finds "Totoro"—a giant, mystical forest spirit whom she soon befriends. Before long, Satsuki too meets Totoro, and the two girls suddenly find their lives filled with magical adventures in nature and fantastical creatures of the woods.

Key details

My Neighbor Totoro runs for 1 episodes and its status is "finished airing". Content rating: G - All Ages.

Where to watch My Neighbor Totoro

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for My Neighbor Totoro.

Frequently asked questions

What is My Neighbor Totoro about?

In 1950s Japan, Tatsuo Kusakabe relocates himself and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, to the countryside to be closer to their mother, who is hospitalized due to long-term illness. As the girls grow acquainted with rural life, Mei encounters a sm

How many episodes does My Neighbor Totoro have?

My Neighbor Totoro has 1 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of My Neighbor Totoro?

My Neighbor Totoro is rated 8.25/10 on MyAnimeList.

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