It has since been re-released twice, once on November 21, 1996, and again on August 25, 2004. The CD primarily features the musical score used in the film composed by Joe Hisaishi, except for five vocal pieces performed by Azumi Inoue. The Tonari no Totoro Soundtrack was originally released in Japan on May 1, 1988, by Tokuma Shoten. It was shown briefly in the United States in 2006 to honor the North American release of fellow Miyazaki film Spirited Away and at a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraiser a few days later. Originally released in Japan in 2003, the short is regularly shown at the Ghibli Museum, but has not been released to home video. It concentrates on the character of Mei Kusakabe from the original film and her adventures one night with the Kittenbus (the offspring of the Catbus from the film) and other cat-oriented vehicles. Hayao Miyazaki himself did the voice of the Granny Cat ( Neko Ba-chan), as well as Totoro. Chika Sakamoto, who voiced Mei in Totoro, returned to voice Mei in this short.
Mei and the Kittenbus ( めいとこねこバス, Mei to Konekobasu) is a thirteen-minute sequel to My Neighbor Totoro, written and directed by Miyazaki. A hard cover "light novel" written by Tsugiko Kubo and illustrated by Hayao Miyazaki was released by Viz in 2013. A 176-page art book containing conceptual art from the film and interviews with the production staff was released by Tokuma on July 15, 1988, and, in English translation, by Viz on November 8, 2005.
A 111 page-picture book based on the film and aimed at younger readers was released by Tokuma on June 28, 1988, and, in a 112-page English translation, by Viz on November 8, 2005.
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The series was licensed for English language release in North America by Viz Media, which released the books from November 10, 2004, through February 15, 2005. When I have children of my own someday, I will show them Totoro instead of toy commercials like Dora and Elmos world.A four-volume series of ani-manga books, which use color images and lines directly from the film, was published in Japan in May 1988 by Tokuma. Mei and Satsuki act like little girls, not like kids who are smarter than adults (a routine toons today are guilty of). Miraculously, Totoro doesnt talk, and yet you can still understand what the lovable furry creature is thinking with his endearing actions.Īnd the six-legged CatBus is undeniably one of the most imaginative characters in animation history. Here we have a break from all of that and get a real masterpiece. Most cartoons (especially Disney) feature these and it gets old and routine. Theres no bad guy, no song numbers, and no references to pop-culture. Sometimes you feel like youre not watching an animated childrens movie, because the characters (particularly the children) and the storyline seem so realistic. Sampo (Hey Lets Go) Lyrics by Reiko Nakagawa Composed by Joe Hisaishi See more.įeaturing stunning animation, endearing personable characters, and a heart-tugging storyline thats simple, enchanting, and even dramatic. In the Disney dub version of the film, instead of using the FOX opening credits that show the crew-members names, it uses credits that show voice cast then some crew names, and it is also in a different font. There is also the appearance of a baby dressed in blue, perhaps a younger sibling (brother) for the girls. tonari no TOTORO TOTORO My neighbor Totoro, Totoro, TOTORO TOTORO Totoro, Totoro, moshi mo aeta nara if you should ever meet, suteki-na shiawase ga wonderful fortune.
This is a mistake as goats do not have upper teeth. TOTORO TOTORO Totoro, Totoro, tsukiyo no ban ni OKARINA fuiteru plays an ocarina on moonlit nights. When Mei is walking around with corn, a goat walks up and bears its large teeth. They soon befriend these Totoros, and have several magical adventures.
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