{"id":3977,"date":"2015-11-30T01:05:55","date_gmt":"2015-11-29T16:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=3977"},"modified":"2019-07-03T12:48:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T03:48:21","slug":"totoro-merchandise-that-recaptures-your-inner-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/anime\/totoro-merchandise-that-recaptures-your-inner-child.html","title":{"rendered":"Totoro Merchandise that Recaptures Your Inner Child"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Neighbor Totoro<\/i>: the film that captured our childish imaginations and sent us scrambling for our leaf umbrellas on rainy days, hoping to catch the Catbus. Despite his long career as a film director, Hayao Miyazaki has yet to create a character more loveable, recognized, and kawaii than his 1988 Totoro.<\/p>\n


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Our childhood days of searching for the gentle forest spirit within our backyards and neighborhoods may have come to an end, but every Studio Ghibli fan knows that the next best thing to literally having Totoro as an imaginary neighbor is surrounding yourself and your home with the most magical Totoro merchandise. From kitchenware to bedroom d\u00e9cor and on-the-go Totoro merch, let\u2019s dive into the most recommended magical cat collectables!<\/p>\n

Totoro Bento Boxes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In My Neighbor Totoro<\/i>, Satsuki makes a special bento for her little sister, Mei, filled with rice, shishamo (salt water smelt), peas, sour plum, and sprinkled with sakura denbu (sweet fish powder dyed pink). Satsuki uses a plain bento box to hold the meal in the movie, but with the assistance of a Totoro-themed bento box <\/a>of your own, you can make the same meal even more authentic. If you\u2019re into the art of kyaraben <\/i>(decorating your bento to look like your favorite anime, gaming, or manga characters), you can even recreate your favorite scene from the film with Totoro-shaped rice balls, boiled eggs, vegetables, and meat.<\/p>\n

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Totoro bento boxes come in as many shapes and sizes as Totoro himself, and many of them are sold in boxed sets or collections. For example, the set below contains three bento boxes, a thermos, eating utensils, and a small towel. We highly recommend the Totoro Garden Series line!<\/p>\n

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Totoro Backpacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While there are many Totoro backpacks<\/a> to choose from, they primarily come in two different forms: standard backpacks with Totoro patterns and designs, and plush, strap-on backpacks shaped like the large, grey feline friend. Which one is best for you depends on your personality!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a Totoro fan and proud to show it, or you\u2019re looking for a creative and unique backpack, then the plush Totoro is the way to go. For something a little less obvious and more functional, the standard backpacks by Nibariki are ideal and no less creative; with acorn-shaped beads, pastel colors, and a multi-storage, rucksack design, the standard backpacks give off an aura of adventure and imagination. Whichever design you choose, your valuables will be safe under the protection of the gentle forest spirit.<\/p>\n

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Totoro Finger Puppets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Studio Ghibli has a long tradition of releasing finger puppet sets<\/a> based on all their landmark films\u2014from Spirited Away<\/i> to Ponyo<\/i>. My Neighbor Totoro <\/i>is no exception. This Totoro merch is considered a rare collector\u2019s item, one difficult to obtain completed. The collection comes packed in an acorn-shaped container with 16 unique puppets, including the different Totoros, Mei, Satsuki, Kanta, and the Catbus.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re \u201ctoo old\u201d to play with finger puppets, these make for a unique collector\u2019s piece in an ever-expanding line of Ghibli merchandise. As a bonus, they double as the perfect way to introduce the youngest members of your family to the wonders of Totoro.<\/p>\n

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Totoro Plushies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You know you want one\u2014on your bed, on your sofa, alongside your other Totoro merchandise, or in your arms. Wherever you take your Totoro plushie<\/a>\u2014to Cons, commutes, or just within the comforts of your home\u2014he\u2019s sure to bring a smile to everyone\u2019s face, including yours.<\/p>\n

Choosing the perfect Totoro plushie can be a daunting challenge, so here are a few we recommend:<\/p>\n

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Jumbo Size Sleepy Totoro Plush<\/h3>\n

Created by exclusive Totoro plushie maker, Sun Arrow<\/a>, this large-as-life plush measures 29 inches! Praised for its accurate proportions and soft, huggable design, it\u2019s the ideal Totoro plush to leave reclining on your couch or bed. It might not be large enough to sleep on, but it doubles as a rather appropriate head pillow. Imported from the manufacturer in Japan, it\u2019s one of the pricier plushies available, but customers praise it for its adorable, soft features and accurate detailing.<\/p>\n

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GUND Fluffy Totoro Plush<\/h3>\n

GUND seems to create plushies from pure magic itself. Their specially-designed fur feels feathery and wooly to the touch, ensuring you get the absolute most out of their huggability. Soft bean stuffing keeps them balanced upright. Ranging from 4in to 13in, GUND\u2019s Totoro plushies<\/a> come in grey and blue variants. In addition to specialized versions of the Totoro\u2014holding his umbrella, leaf umbrella, or leaf-wrapped package\u2014GUND also has a Catbus plushie available for purchase.<\/p>\n

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Sleeping & Snoring Totoro Plush<\/h3>\n

Cats tend to nap quite a lot, and Totoro is no exception! You can capture him even in his sleeper moments with two small variations of the sleeping, snoring Totoro theme<\/a>. Both plushies feature robotic movement and snoring sound effects. The newer of the two opens and closes its mouth while it snores, and occasionally growls and barks. The other slumbers more peacefully as its chest rises and falls gently.<\/p>\n