The plush toy collection includes characters from multiple Studio Ghibli classics, like Totoro in small, medium, and large versions; Jiji the cat from Kiki’s Delivery Service; several warawara ...

The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers find happiness there?

A few years ago, Pixar even made an homage to Miyazaki in ‘Toy Story 3’, where the film featured a Totoro plush toy (not a character cameo). However, with the recent post Studio Ghibli shared ...

My Neighbor Totoro has inspired a cult international following since its 1988 release. Now, Miyazaki's anime has inspired plans for a theme park, too — set to open in Japan in 2020.

And yes, it is possible to buy an actual plush toy of Totoro. Anime is becoming big business, as it spreads its tendrils into merchandise, games, and live action film, and backward into manga ...