But when he does appear, its a truly captivating sequence of events.
The way Totoro is animated is quietly brilliant.
Just as he should be, Totoro is a force of nature.
My Neighbor Totorois full of encounters such as these quiet and filled with awe and mystery.
InMy Neighbor Totoro,Miyazaki seeds certain scenes with incidental yet vital background details.
At several points in the film, Inari shrines can be spotted among the trees.
The film is a hymn to the natural beauty of Japan, and also its fragility.
My Neighbor Totorowasnt an immediate success when it appeared in Japanese cinemas in 1988.
Within the space of a few years,My Neighbor Totoros fame spread.
Although unmistakeably Japanese, and steeped in the countrys culture and history,My Neighbor Totoros appeal is universal.
Its a film about the wonder of nature, and also the wonder of childhood.
My Neighbor Totorois out on Blu-ray on the 12th November.
