cheerful, imaginative, and free-spirited, Satsuki is still responsible enough to take care of the much more impulsive Mei. Although at eleven, Satsuki might sometimes think of herself as too grown-up for her younger sister, the ease with which she's sucked into Mei's plans shows that Satsuki is just as prone to flights of fancy as her younger sister.
Mei's personality is just like that of any young girl; being bright, sweet, and innocent. Also like other children, she is extremely curious, following the smaller Totoros as soon as she sees them, as well as trying to get the dust creatures to come out of hiding. Upon finding Totoro, she is not the least bit afraid, only laughing happily and answering Totoro's roars and falling asleep on his stomach. She loves playing with her sister and is very eager to explore the house and its surroundings.
bubbly, honest, and a bit naive. Unlike her father, Ponyo is more than willing to trust humans and is delighted by the world outside her submarine. Childlike, she sees her goals and heads straight for them without worrying about consequences, and somehow it seems like everything will turn out fine.
Fujimoto is a dignified sort of character that demands respect but is also prone to becoming flustered. As a human turned caretaker of the sea, he resents his former kind for being so dirty and polluting his home. Fujimoto is very concerned with order and control, but he is not cruel. He loves his daughters and wants them to be safe. Fujimoto carries himself with dignity even in defeat.
Meet the Main Characters - Kiki's Delivery Service
cheerful and helpful, but insecure. Despite her natural magical talent, Kiki still has a lot to learn about both about magic and adulthood. In many ways, she's your average 13-year-old girl: a little inexperienced, a little oversensitive, and a little unsure of herself, but with a good heart and a strong willingness to prove herself.
One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary! The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue. Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another.
Now that she's 13 years old, it's time for young Kiki to start thinking about her future. So one night, under the light of a full moon, she grabs her black cat, Jiji, hops on her mother's broom and heads off into the night. The next day she alights upon a friendly oceanside city, and this, she tells her loyal and furry companion, is where she'll spend the next year learning how to become a real, honest-to-goodness witch.