Mi vecino Totoro

Muy bonito, una caricia agradable para el alma de niños y adultos. El mundo de Miyazaki ofrece de nuevo aventuras, ligero misticismo, fantasía sin límites, un toque de melancolía y numerosas escenas conmovedoras. (20.04.2024)

A playful, magical and hugely positive picture with splendid animation from Ghibli studios. Among other things, it brings us an awesome scene with a rainy night at the bus stop, although... In fact it brings us nothing else. The entire movie is spoiled by the two sister characters, wrecking any atmosphere that might have been. It’s not often you see and hear such a pair of unlikeable dames. I saw the Japanese original, but I have heard that the American dubbing tones things down a little. Particularly the little Mei squawks and screams through the entire 86 minutes and that is the reason why I give this one * less than I would have otherwise. At least she finally has a good reason for crying, darn her. (04.05.2005)

Miyazaki's films simply bring me a relaxing charm. The beautiful animation and cute characters are always guaranteed to help me forget everything and go with them into their magical fantasy world. The fact that the story isn't a masterpiece doesn't bother me at all, it’s enough that it has the divine Totoro in it... (14.08.2016)

What do the Japanese say? Kawaiiiii :-) Such a nice little film, cheerful, sweet, tender with a demonstration of folk religion and strong, unshakable relationships between family members and even neighbors (whether or not they are named Totoro). The beginning was hard for me to stomach because I was quite eager for some action, here we get nothing but running around, yet the final impression was very positive, for which I am glad. The best part was the cat bus anyway, I want to take that one home! (14.06.2009)

As I get older, I like My Neighbor Totoro more and more; and while I used to consider it one of a big studio's weaker works with a furry character because of its incessant family warmth and dialogue silence, I appreciate it today for that very reason. For the guileless simplicity of the plot, the poignancy of the smallest actions of the two heroines, and the irresistibility that this familiar world holds. I want to be Mei or Satsuki for at least one day, and meet a sleeping giant in a tree, or ride a cat bus to wherever I most want to go. (15.07.2007)