A magical creature that is part cat, part bus. Catbus can travel at incredible speeds through the forest and helps transport Satsuki and Totoro when they search for Mei.

The elderly woman who helps take care of Satsuki and Mei while their father is working. She is wise, kind, and understanding of the children's stories about forest spirits.

The energetic and curious 4-year-old younger sister who first discovers Totoro. Mei is adventurous, innocent, and has a tural ability to see and connect with the magical forest spirits.

The responsible 10-year-old older sister who takes care of her younger sister Mei while their mother is hospitalized. Satsuki is mature, caring, and protective, often acting as a mother figure to Mei.

The father of Satsuki and Mei, a university professor and archaeologist. He is understanding, patient, and supportive of his daughters' stories about forest spirits.

The mother of Satsuki and Mei who is hospitalized with tuberculosis. Though physically absent for most of the story, her presence is felt throughout as the family's motivation and source of hope.

Small, black, fuzzy creatures that live in abandoned houses. They are harmless spirits that move when no one is watching and disappear when the house becomes inhabited by a happy family.

The large, friendly forest spirit and guardian of the forest. Totoro is ancient, wise, and magical, with the ability to make plants grow and travel through the forest. He becomes a friend and protecto...