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Today I am going to share with you a wonderful anime that is a masterpiece of Studio Ghibli, an anime called My Neighbor Totoro. It was made in 1988 and has made an emotional place in everyone's mind.
Trailer & Details
| Name | My Neighbor Totoro |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Writer | Hayao Miyazaki |
| IMDb Rating | 8.1/10 |
Story Summary
The story begins around two younger sisters Satsuki and Mei. Their father, who is a professor, moves to the village with his family from the city because their mother is sick and is in the hospital. After arriving at their new home, the two sisters experience a unique magic of the rural environment.
While playing, the younger sister Mei suddenly sees a strange little creature. Which takes her to a huge, fat, fluffy, kind magical creature called Totoro! Totoro does not say anything but there is a strange warmth hidden in his expression. When Mei tells Satsuki about her new friend, she does not believe it at first. But then one stormy night he meets Totoro.
Totoro is an amazing creature who has a huge cat-shaped bus, the Catbus! When you see this cat bus, it seems like it is not an ordinary thing but a magical vehicle from another world. One of the most memorable moments in the film is the night when Satsuki and Mei are waiting at the bus stop. And Totoro stands next to them with his huge umbrella. This scene is so famous that it is now considered one of the iconic moments of Studio Ghibli.
One of the most interesting aspects of the story is its connection to children's imagination with real life. The film is not just a fantasy story but also a reflection of reality. The emotions of two children who are away from their parents struggle to adapt to a new place and create a wonderful mix of hope and hope.
My Explanation
This is not just a movie, watching this movie makes you feel lost in your childhood. The small moments like running around, the sense of responsibility, and the love of your father, everything feels real! It's like a pure feeling of peace.I hope you like it a lot.
Like other Studio Ghibli films, this movie has impeccable animation and hand-drawn art. The village atmosphere, the movements of small animals, the swaying of leaves on trees everything has a pure beauty. Hayao Miyazaki, as always, has taken us to a different world of peace through an extraordinary story. Not just an anime, but it is a perfect portrayal of childhood feelings. Its simple story, gentle characters and touching music all combine to make this a movie that everyone should watch.
Thanks you so much for reading. See you next :)
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Screenshots are from - IMDB.
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My Neighbor Totoro is a charming masterpiece that made the world a better and kinder place.
It is one of those shows which makes its viewers slightly better people than they were before watching this sweet and kind movie -- a rare gem among anime.
One of the movies I watched twice first by myself and the 2nd time along with my nieces and I have very fond memories of it. I'm quite sure the time will come when I watch it a 3rd time
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