Will there be a Totoro 2?

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 2, COMING TO THEATERS IN 2021.

Has Studio Ghibli ever made a sequel?

But Studio Ghibli has never made a sequel! Whilst technically correct, it’s also not entirely true. ‘Panda Go Panda’, which was released in 1972 (pre-Ghibli) was one of Miyasaki’s first break-out works (and a great kids film).

How many Totoro movies are there?

My Neighbor Totoro1988
Mei and the Kittenbus2003
My Neighbor Totoro/Movies

Who died in Neighbor Totoro?

Mei
7. Studio Ghibli has debunked some of the darker fan theories. According to different variations of the same fan theory, Mei is actually dead in the movie and Totoro is the God of Death.

What’s wrong with Mom in Totoro?

When Hayao Miyazaki and his brothers were children, his mother suffered from spinal tuberculosis for nine years, and spent much of her time hospitalized. It is implied, yet never revealed in the film, that Satsuki and Mei’s mother also suffers from tuberculosis.

What animal is Totoro supposed to be?

A well-known cartoon character around the globe, Totoro, is an adorable chinchilla in Hayao Miyazaki’s animated movie “My Neighbor Totoro”. In the movie, Totoro is a gentle, gray and giant rat; however, in reality, the chinchilla is a furry little creature that you can hold in one palm.

Why is there no Ponyo 2?

Studio Ghibli Don’t Really Make Sequels Another barrier in the way of Ponyo 2 is that Studio Ghibli has never made a feature-length sequel to one of their projects. Miyazaki’s interest in making Ponyo 2 is one of the rare times the animation studio has even flirted with making a follow-up.

What is the shortest Studio Ghibli movie?

The Cat Returns (dir. Hiroyuki Morita) = 1 hr.

Is From Up on Poppy Hill sad?

Visualizing ‘Poppy Hill’ It is not altogether sad, though. “From Up on Poppy Hill” is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested). A few sad and scary moments and period-appropriate tobacco use.

Why is Neighbor Totoro so good?

The movie also lives and breathes with the Shinto belief that everything has a spirit, giving everything in the fields and forests a life of its own. Totoro was well-received when it first leaped and bounded into theaters in 1988, with critics praising its dreamy backdrops and childhood nostalgia.

Is Totoro a death god?

The dark side supports that Mei dies when she gets lost, and Satsuki, not being able to live with this, opens the death’s door in order to reunite with her. Totoro is a Death God who came in order to take them. By the end of the film both girls are dead and, sadly, their mom will join them soon.

What are the little Totoros called?

Chibi-Totoro
Totoro is actually a species name, as seen in the movie there are 3 Totoro creatures with different sizes and colors: the big gray one is Oh-Totoro (literally Big Totoro but in the English version he’s called King Totoro), the middle-sized blue one is Chuu-Totoro (Medium Totoro) and the tiny white one is Chibi-Totoro ( …

Who is the voice of the Totoro in Ghibli?

His silhouette vaguely resembles that of an owl. Big Totoro is thought to be King of the Forest. He often sleeps, and is the main Totoro, also being the logo for Studio Ghibli. He is voiced by Frank Welker in the Disney version. Medium Totoro is featured less so much. He is small and coloured a mixture of blue and grey with a white belly.

Who is the mascot of the Studio Ghibli?

He is the mascot of Studio Ghibli. Mei first encounters the small Totoro, followed by his medium companion, while running around the house’s yard and spotting their acorns. She follows them into the forest where she discovers Totoro taking a nap.

Where does Mei find Totoro in the Ghibli series?

Mei first encounters the small Totoro, followed by his medium companion, while running around the house’s yard and spotting their acorns. She follows them into the forest where she discovers Totoro taking a nap. Although he is clearly surprised by her presence, he ultimately lets her fall asleep on his chest.

Are there any other movies with Totoro in them?

Totoro has made cameo appearances in multiple Studio Ghibli films, including Pom Poko, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Whisper of the Heart. Various other anime series and films have featured cameos, including one episode of the Gainax TV series His and Her Circumstances.