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My Neighbor Totoro Character Names

11 characters · Movie

Satsuki /SAH-tsoo-kee/ The older sister who is responsible, caring, and tries to keep her family together during a difficult time. Mei /May/ The younger sister who is curious, adventurous, and the first to encounter Totoro. Totoro /TOH-toh-roh/ A large, furry forest spirit and the titular character of the film, acting as a protector and friend. Tatsuo /TAHT-soo-oh/ The father of Satsuki and Mei, an archaeologist who is supportive and understanding of his daughters. Yasuko /YAH-soo-koh/ The mother of Satsuki and Mei, who is hospitalized due to illness, but remains a loving and positive influence. Kanta /KAHN-tah/ A boy from the neighborhood who initially teases Satsuki but eventually becomes a friend and helps her. Granny /GRAN-nee/ Kanta's grandmother who is kind and helpful, taking care of the girls and teaching them about the area. Catbus /CAT-bus/ A giant, smiling cat that functions as a bus, transporting Totoro and the sisters to their destinations. Chuu /CHOO toh-TOH-roh/ The medium-sized blue-grey Totoro who accompanies O-Totoro and Chibi Totoro through the forest. Shy and playful, Chuu Totoro is memorably seen sheltering under a leaf at the bus stop. Chibi /CHEE-bee toh-TOH-roh/ The smallest of the three Totoros, a tiny white forest spirit who earnestly trails O-Totoro and Chuu Totoro. Chibi Totoro is endearingly clumsy and prone to tripping while trying to keep pace. Susuwatari /soo-soo-WAH-tah-ree/ Tiny black soot-like spirits that scatter through dark corners of the Kusakabe house when the family first arrives. They dissolve harmlessly into the air once humans settle comfortably into their new space.

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