My Neighbor Totoro

There’s just something special about the animated works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Miyazaki and his teams have had an effect on Japanese animation like no other, and his works hold a special place in the world for their whimsical nature, profound messages, and signature style of art and animation. It’s no wonder that the cosplay community often enjoys taking the mantles of many of Miyazaki’s characters at conventions and photo shoots.

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The story of two young girls interacting with friendly spirits in post war rural Japan, My Neighbor Totoro is perhaps the most beloved movie in the career of iconic animator and film director Hayao Miyazaki. And to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release, Viz Media is inviting you to revisit the classic story in a new format, as this week the publisher will release My Neighbor Totoro: The N

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Video: Screen Novelties reimagines the Adventure Time opening in stop motion using LEGO bricks.   Awesome: There's a 1:1 scale replica of the house from My Neighbor Totoro in Japan... and those who buy tickets can touch everything inside. ...

Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista has posted a behind-the-scenes image of him as Drax... doing something underwater? Or maybe it's to simulate space? Either way, he's Draxin' it up.   Cosplay: This sweet cat hack (or... catspl...

Art: Mondo's 20" x 29" "The Batcave" print (limited to 500) by artist JC Richard will go on sale on Thursday for $50. Movies: Chinese audiences apparently prefer The Amazing Spider-Man to The Dark Knight Rises, with Spidey opening to $5...

Humor: Grickle artist Graham Annable imagines a more adult Finn and Jake's embarassment in "Awkward Time." TV: Jerry Springer has managed to offend Bronies by with a recent casting call for his show, leading to fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic to band together against appearing on programs that may wish to ridicule their fandom...

Eats: Japan's Shiro-Hige Cream Puff Factory bakes some very neighborly Totoro cream puffs. Upcoming: To coincide with the release of Chris Ware's Multi-Story, Drawn and Quarterly will release a limited signed and numbered 11" x 16" x 18" building model of the titular structure this fall...