my neighbor totoro

Makiko Futaki was an invaluable creative resource, and instrumental in almost every work done by Studio Ghibli, where she started up in 1981. Her last film for the studio was, When Marnie Was There. 



Futaki was the go to animator on Princess Mononoke, and also worked closely on Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. Futaki was a true visionary, an unrivaled talent, and a godsend for the anime industry as a whole, may she rest in peace.

The obvious devious gameplan here being to hop out halfway through the ride to live in this glorious, magical park for the rest of one's life.

A moving cover of The Path of the Wind, from Studio Ghibli's "My Neighbor Totoro"

D'aww!  Have you ever wanted your own little Totoro at home? If you've got a cat, you're already half way there!  Just add little paper cut out eyes, a nose, and a belly and you've got your very own Totoro. 

(Ghibligazous)

The resemblance is uncanny, no?



If you're looking to add a little Totoro to your life, just add the eyes:


(tunamel_t)

D'aww!

He's the otaku you'll actually look forward to meeting.