Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Vidiots, Los Angeles
**Screenwriter**: Hayao Miyazaki **Producer**: Tôru Hara Join us on the Catbus for one of cinema’s most magical and beloved experiences that no one of any age can deny. While certainly not the first film to come out of Studio Ghibli, *My Neighbor Totoro* is often considered to be the studio and director Hayao Miyazaki’s first animated masterpiece. A touching story about two sisters who befriend the wood spirits in rural Japan, *My Neighbor Totoro* is an endearing fable centered on childhood wonder, family, imagination, and the importance of taking care of nature. It’s almost as if the film was made specifically to overwhelm the viewer with good vibes, and it’s hard not to fall in love with this lush, magical world of trolls wearing leaf hats and a bus that’s also a cat. There’s a reason Totoro has become the mascot of Studio Ghibli, and one of the cuddliest-looking creatures in animation history. **Picks from the Video Store** Take home tons of treasures from Studio Ghibli on DVD and Blu-Ray tonight! *When Marnie Was There, Panda! Go Panda!, Lupin III* **Accessibility Options**: Amplified Audio, Descriptive Audio, please see the box office for devices.