When you meet a big furry bearcat creature in the forest, you grab a hold and fly. Let's go fly a Totoro. My Neighbor Totorowas directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released on 16 April 1988 by Studio Ghibli.

The film follows two young sisters Satsuki and Mei, who with their father move to a new place while their mother is suffering from Tuberculosis in a hospital. While dealing with life altering events they meet a forest spirit named Totoro.

Truly a slice of life sort of film, which is unique for both animation and a children's movie. Totoro has become immensely popular among audiences, he's now the mascot for Studio Ghibli.

Join Off the Highway regulars, Chazz, Wes and Sumner, as they are joined by their friend & editor Joli (The Lunch Table Podcast) as they kick off their first film in a Studio Ghibli series with My Neighbor Totoro.

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Episodes Coming Soon:
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- Howl's Moving Castle (2005)