In 2023, the official Studio Ghibli showcase unveiled an adorable plush toy with My neighbor TotoroThe four -year -old heroine disguised as the most famous spiritual characters in the film. Two years later, this difficult to find toy finally returned to the online catalog of the store.
By Donguri Sora“Kigurumi” from Studio Ghibli (costume) Mei Plush presents the character in a hooded catbus outfit. As My neighbor Totoro Fans know well, the Catbus is a huge but friendly feline that serves as a transport for the film holder. Standing about 10 inches high, “Catbus mei-chan” has a soft and fur body and a facial expression with wide eyes. Its catbus hood is also removable, allowing fans to see their pig -tailed hairstyle below. Including the tax, the toy costs approximately 4,730 yen (US $ 31.94). In particular, it also has a counterpart inspired by Totoro which is sold separately. Official photos of the two stuffed animals can be seen below.
The cutest of studio Ghibli, my neighbor Totoro ‘Cosplay’ Plushie returns to the official store after 2 years
In My neighbor TotoroMei Kusakabe is the younger sister of Satsuki Kusakabe, 10 years old. Written and directed by the co-founder of the studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki, the film is freely based on childhood memories of his time in the countryside while his mother was sick of tuberculosis. After leaving Tokyo with their father, Mei and Satsuki discover that the woods around their new house are home to many nature spirits that can only be seen by children. With bright yellow eyes, mouse -shaped headlights and a smile similar to a cheshire, the aforementioned catbus is one of the many unforgettable creatures that the two girls meet. As one of Totoro’s faithful companions, the catbus even comes to help Mei and Satsuki during the comforting peak of the film.
Over the years, Catbus has cultivated an icon status which rivals closely to that of Totoro himself. This is highlighted by the Donguri Sora catalog, which includes many articles inspired by the Catbus which have obtained covers in 2025. Notable examples include a mini-color of six pieces, a 22-inch long toy and a “Ghibli clock on a pine”. This last object is coupled with a 3D watch and recreation of a famous My neighbor Totoro Film scene. In addition, electric vehicles modeled after the Catbus are one of the main modes of transport in the official theme park of Ghibli in Nagakute, Japan. Each of these real “catbus” transports up to six passengers and can travel up to 12 MPH.
The main site of Donguri Sora does not exceed Ghibli’s products outside Japan. However, Ghibli’s official goods is frequently sold via external retailers. Online, Meccha Japan and Sugoi Mart are two among many major sites that transport approved Ghibli products. In the United States, Ghibli goods are available in abundance from retailers such as Hot Topic, Boxlunch, Barnes & Noble and Kunokuniya Books Us My neighbor Totoro is available to broadcast on Max or Netflix, with availability according to the respective location of the viewer.