Luke Plunkett9/06/16 2:32am1916EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkAlan Becker’s Minecraft recreation of Totoro is just fantastic.
The Ghibli Museum Is Getting a Catbus for AdultsBrian Ashcraft5/25/16 4:30am4726EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkDreams are real once again! The Ghibli Museum in Tokyo’s Mitaka has a Catbus from the classic anime My Neighbor Totoro. Until now, only children (children, ha!) could get in the Catbus. But this July, there will be a Catbus that adults can also board. Thank goodness.
VR Lets You Wait For A Catbus With TotoroLuke Plunkett5/04/16 8:08pm3225EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkFor the past couple of years, British studio Fire Panda have been working on something that might just sell a few VR headsets to those not currently interested in games: small virtual tours through some of Studio Ghibli’s most famous movies.
And Now For A Studio Ghibli Dance RoutineLuke Plunkett4/12/16 7:51pm12EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkThis is the Flash Step Dance Crew, performing a killer Studio Ghibli homage at Anime Boston last month.
My Neighbor Totoro as a Japanese Horror MovieBrian Ashcraft3/17/16 6:00am199EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkPerhaps, you’ve heard the scary theory that Totoro is really the god of death. Studio Ghibli might deny that (ha!), but there’s no denying that this recut trailer sure is creepy.
András Neltz11/03/15 4:00am45EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkGhibli Museum. Inokashira Park, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan. By Cow41087.
An Easy Way To Turn Your Cat into TotoroBrian Ashcraft6/10/15 6:30am1623EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkAll you need are some paper cut-outs, maybe some googly eyes, and a cat. Don’t forget the cat! That’s very important.
Just What Skyrim Needs: My Neighbor TotoroBrian Ashcraft2/12/15 6:30am1219EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink Let's be honest. There really is no better way to spruce up Skyrim than the Totoro bus stop.
Sleeping Totoro Plush Toy Is Somewhat Cute, But Kind of FreakyBrian Ashcraft11/10/14 6:00am286EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink Just look at how it breathes. And listen to how it snores. And opens its mouth.
Studio Ghibli Might Quit Making Feature Films, Says ReportBrian Ashcraft7/21/14 4:00am1398EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink This summer, there's a new Studio Ghibli movie. According to one reported insider, it could be Ghibli's last.
Miyazaki Films Would Be Just As Pretty With Pixel ArtYannick LeJacq4/21/14 2:00pm4620EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkLast year's news that Studio Ghibli mastermind and all around amazing person Hayao Miyazaki was retiring hit us all pretty hard here at Kotaku. If you're like us—i.e., still grieving in between bouts of playing Ni No Kuni—then I suggest you feast your eyes on these charming pixellated recreations of iconic moments…
If Miyazaki Films Were Other Type of AnimeGergo Vas4/18/14 9:00am4912EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkWould it be a better world if Hayao Miyazaki classics like My Neighbour Totoro or Princess Mononoke were drawn and told in the style of Dragon Ball Z or Sailor Moon? I don't think so, but it'd be a much funnier alternate reality.
Forgive Me If I Want to Snuggle This Disney BusBrian Ashcraft2/18/14 4:20am624EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkI don't ever recall having the desire to nuzzle a bus. Maybe the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro? This brand new "Duffy Bus" from Tokyo Disney Resort certainly invites snuggles. Come here, bus. How about a hug?
Hayao Miyazaki Could End His Retirement, Says Ghibli DirectorBrian Ashcraft11/08/13 4:30am283EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkRemember when famed animator Hayao Miyazaki retired? No, not that time. When he retired this past September. Well, don't be surprised if he comes out of retirement. Studio Ghibli's Isao Takahata won't be.
The Totally Real Totoro Bus Stops of JapanBrian Ashcraft9/27/13 8:00am486EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkOne of the most memorable scenes in My Neighbor Totoro is the one at the bus stop. Wouldn't it be great to visit a real Totoro bus stop? Good news. You can.
Oh My Goodness, These Trees Look Like TotoroBrian Ashcraft9/24/13 7:15am306EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkIf you've seen the Studio Ghibli anime, you are certainly familiar with Totoro. Did you know there are several trees in Japan that resemble the iconic character?
Someone's Mom Made Totoro Out of NoodlesBrian Ashcraft8/01/13 6:40am345EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkAnd not just any old noodles, but with soba (buckwheat) noodles. But why make Totoro out of noodles?
How To Turn Your Cat into TotoroBrian Ashcraft7/31/13 5:00am295EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkHave a cat? Like My Neighbor Totoro? Want to turn your pet into the titular character? Here's how:
This Amazing Art Is Made Almost Entirely Out Of Tea StainsPatricia Hernandez7/19/13 7:30pm314EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkDid you know that you can make art by using tea? If you're Dara Gold, artist and illustrator from Toronto, you can use tea stains to make pretty awesome art, too.
That's A Lot Of Studio Ghibli Characters. Can You Name Them All?Gergo Vas7/04/13 8:00pm2582EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkDigital artist Little Miss Paintbrush drew and transformed all the major Studio Ghibli characters into the most charming form possible. They look spectacular together.