Tonari no Totoro

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1988
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1 Volume (Complete)

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Tonari no Totoro, also known as My Neighbor Totoro: A Novel or Shousetsu: Tonari no Totoro, is a heartwarming Japanese light novel that follows the story of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who encounter a mysterious forest spirit named Totoro in the woods near their new home in the countryside. When Mei disappears, Satsuki embarks on a magical adventure to find her with the help of their newfound supernatural friends. The novel, originally written in Japanese, falls under the shounen genre and is based on the beloved movie and anime adaptations, offering readers a delightful and enchanting journey filled with friendship and wonder.

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Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. Soon, in the woods behind their spooky old house, Satsuki and Mei discover a forest spirit named Totoro. When Mei goes missing, it’s up to Satsuki to find her sister, and she’ll need help from some new, and magical, friends.

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