Totoro Merchandise – The Forest Now Lives With You
Hardly any character stands for Japanese animation art quite like the big gray forest spirit with the wide grin. In Hayao Miyazaki's "My Neighbor Totoro" from 1988, sisters Satsuki and Mei move to the countryside with their father while their mother lies in the hospital – and discover beings in the forest behind the house that stay hidden from adults. The film gets by without a villain, takes children's worries seriously, and became a classic precisely for that reason. Totoro himself rose to become the symbol of Studio Ghibli and still adorns its logo today. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Totoro merchandise that translates the source material's calm into everyday objects.
What sets Totoro apart?
The art of not having to do anything. Totoro doesn't run, doesn't fight, doesn't explain anything – he sleeps, roars in a friendly way now and then, and lets trees grow. That relaxed quality is exactly what makes the motifs so at home in any living room: a sleeping forest spirit on a cushion reads differently from any action poster. Add to that an ensemble with its own fan base – the twelve-legged Catbus with headlight eyes, the small white and blue chibi and chu Totoros, the soot sprites from the old house. And because the film celebrates everyday scenes like cooking, watering plants, and waiting, the merchandise fits exactly there: on the dining table, on the windowsill, next to the teapot. Umbrella scenes never get old no matter how long you look at the motifs – and once you start, you'll likely end up decking out the whole household before long.
Frequently asked questions
What Totoro products does Elbenwald offer?
Officially licensed merchandise focused on home and kitchen: mugs, cushions, plates, spoons, and chopsticks, plus figures, bookmarks, bags, and origami sets. Use the filters to narrow the range down by product type.
Which film does Totoro come from?
From "My Neighbor Totoro" by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1988. The forest spirit went on to become the symbol of Studio Ghibli and still appears in the studio's logo today.
How can I tell officially licensed Totoro merchandise?
By the Studio Ghibli license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries only officially licensed merchandise – details on the respective manufacturer are named on the product page.
Range overview
Mugs and plates & bowls in cherry-blossom style set your breakfast table, while cushions shaped like the forest spirit and the Catbus take over your sofa. For your shelf there are figures in many sizes, for your reading nook bookmarks, and for shopping trips tote bags with a motif. Japanese everyday goods in Ghibli style are also carried by manufacturer Marushin.
What else goes well with it?
The home of every forest spirit is the Studio Ghibli brand world – from there it continues to Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, and Princess Mononoke. The full overview of drawn worlds is delivered by the Anime theme world.
