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Mon voisin Totoro
Pour se rapprocher de l'hôpital où leur mère se rétablit, les petites Mei et Satsuki déménagent à la campagne avec leur père. Curieuses et pleines de vie, elles décident d'explorer les alentours. Une exploration qui les amènera à faire la rencontre de Totoro, une créature étrange et merveilleuse, qui prendra soin des petites filles et changera leur vie...
Pour la première fois en France, découvrez l'anime comics de ce splendide long métrage du Studio Ghibli.
Pour la première fois en France, découvrez l'anime comics de ce splendide long métrage du Studio Ghibli.
565 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2013
About the author
Hayao Miyazaki
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Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941. He started his career in 1963 as an animator at the studio Toei Douga, and was subsequently involved in many early classics of Japanese animation. From the beginning, he commanded attention with his incredible ability to draw, and the seemingly-endless stream of movie ideas he proposed.
In 1971, he moved to A Pro with Isao Takahata, then to Nippon Animation in 1973, where he was heavily involved in the World Masterpiece Theater TV animation series for the next five years. In 1978, he directed his first TV series, Conan, The Boy in Future, then moved to Tokyo Movie Shinsha in 1979 to direct his first movie, the classic Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro.
In 1984, he released Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind, based on the manga (comic) of the same title which he had started two years before. The success of the film led to the establishment of a new animation studio, Studio Ghibli, at which Miyazaki has since written, directed, and produced many other films with Takahata. All of these films enjoyed critical and box office successes. In particular, Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke received the Japan Academy Award for Best Film and was the highest-grossing (about US$150 million) domestic film in Japan's history until it was taken over by another Miyazaki work, Spirited Away.
In addition to animation, Miyazaki also draws manga. His major work was the Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind manga, an epic tale he worked on intermittently from 1982 to 1994 while he was busy making animated films. Another manga, Hikoutei Jidai, was later evolved into his film Porco Rosso.
Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941. He started his career in 1963 as an animator at the studio Toei Douga, and was subsequently involved in many early classics of Japanese animation. From the beginning, he commanded attention with his incredible ability to draw, and the seemingly-endless stream of movie ideas he proposed.
In 1971, he moved to A Pro with Isao Takahata, then to Nippon Animation in 1973, where he was heavily involved in the World Masterpiece Theater TV animation series for the next five years. In 1978, he directed his first TV series, Conan, The Boy in Future, then moved to Tokyo Movie Shinsha in 1979 to direct his first movie, the classic Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro.
In 1984, he released Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind, based on the manga (comic) of the same title which he had started two years before. The success of the film led to the establishment of a new animation studio, Studio Ghibli, at which Miyazaki has since written, directed, and produced many other films with Takahata. All of these films enjoyed critical and box office successes. In particular, Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke received the Japan Academy Award for Best Film and was the highest-grossing (about US$150 million) domestic film in Japan's history until it was taken over by another Miyazaki work, Spirited Away.
In addition to animation, Miyazaki also draws manga. His major work was the Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind manga, an epic tale he worked on intermittently from 1982 to 1994 while he was busy making animated films. Another manga, Hikoutei Jidai, was later evolved into his film Porco Rosso.
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July 18, 2018
this is my childhood, so thankful I have the memories in this format
October 6, 2024
This is basically the entire film transferred into a book. As in each frame printed,with dialogue written in of course. It works surprisingly well, I could actually hear the music since it is so firmly lodged in my brain. It was wonderful to have time to pore over various details, especially the beautiful landscapes and the familiar characters. There is something hypnotic and peaceful about this story, and I love the way the young children and their worldview are taken so seriously.
September 14, 2024
Confession time, I have yet to see the movie My Neighbor Totoro. That's why I jumped at the chance to get this when I saw it being offered on NetGalley. I wanted to experience it in some way. (I currently do not own a TV, haven't for over a decade now. I haven't missed it much, other than when I want to see a movie, which isn't often. I rather read the book.)
I do love me some Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away is the best of all of the SG movie's I've seen thus far, but My Neighbor Totoro is one I have yet to see. If it is anything like the book, I can see why it is so popular and beloved by all who watch it.
The artwork is stunning, gentle, colorful and full of life, the characters are sweet and cute and real, so they aren't perfect, the storyline isn't the end of the world, it's just a small glimpse into the life of ordinary people, who have the opportunity to experience some extra-ordinary things.
If you like Studio Ghibli, you will like this. If you have not yet had the pleasure of being introduced to it, this book adaptation is not a bad way to do it. Though I do recommend watching one of the movies. I found that even though I didn't watch this particular movie, but since i am familiar with the flow and style of the movement of the movies, I felt like I was watching the movie and not reading the story on the page, it was that engrossing and magical for me.
Your mileage may vary, but this was fantastic for me and I can't wait to see the movie, one day.
5, I can't give anything less than that to this work of absolute art, stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review,
I do love me some Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away is the best of all of the SG movie's I've seen thus far, but My Neighbor Totoro is one I have yet to see. If it is anything like the book, I can see why it is so popular and beloved by all who watch it.
The artwork is stunning, gentle, colorful and full of life, the characters are sweet and cute and real, so they aren't perfect, the storyline isn't the end of the world, it's just a small glimpse into the life of ordinary people, who have the opportunity to experience some extra-ordinary things.
If you like Studio Ghibli, you will like this. If you have not yet had the pleasure of being introduced to it, this book adaptation is not a bad way to do it. Though I do recommend watching one of the movies. I found that even though I didn't watch this particular movie, but since i am familiar with the flow and style of the movement of the movies, I felt like I was watching the movie and not reading the story on the page, it was that engrossing and magical for me.
Your mileage may vary, but this was fantastic for me and I can't wait to see the movie, one day.
5, I can't give anything less than that to this work of absolute art, stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review,
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2024
It’s basically the movie in book form. It’s absolutely beautiful. I hope they will do this for all his other works
February 21, 2019
Revoir son enfance avec un grand nouveau c’est génial Miyazaki est vraiment le maître de l’animation japonaise !
July 7, 2019
Aussi magique que le film d'animation! J'ai adoré retrouver Mei et Satsuki.
April 4, 2022
I read this in French for fun 😃 it is very much a comfort movie and book
December 30, 2023
j’avais adoré le film, donc forcément c’est pareil pour le livre ! c’est trop beau de voir les images imprimées😃
May 25, 2023
miyazaki cura onde tá doendo!!!!!
June 25, 2024
si vous avez besoin de lire quelque chose de tout doux que ce soit dans la trame ou visuellement, alors il vous faut Mon voisin Totoro 🥹
September 1, 2024
The movie in book form. Yes!
If you are a Totoro fan, then this is for you because it takes the movie stills and turned it into an all-in-one comic. Just as beautiful and wonderful as the movie.
If you are a Totoro fan, then this is for you because it takes the movie stills and turned it into an all-in-one comic. Just as beautiful and wonderful as the movie.
October 5, 2024
I mean.... What's not to love?
October 12, 2024
Quick, easy read. Love the illustrations.
March 6, 2019
Cute as button!
Haven't watched the animation yet, but loved the book :)
Haven't watched the animation yet, but loved the book :)
August 13, 2023
c'était trop mimi!!
September 22, 2023
comfort movie and now even comfort book 🥹🥹🤍
February 6, 2024
Ce n'est pas mon Miyazaki préféré. Mais Dieu que c'est beau et que c'est bienveillant 🥰 une lecture qui fait du bien aux yeux et au cœur
November 6, 2024
Two young Japanese girls and their father move to the country to be closer to their ailing mother in the hospital. Their new home may be haunted, but at a minimum is spooky. A elderly neighbor watches the little one (Mei), while her school age sister (Satsuki) is in school. Mei is adventurous, and discovers a forest spirit named Totoro. When Mei goes missing, Satsuki has to find her sister, with help from magical friends. The illustrations are breathtaking -- perhaps the story boards for the movie? -- and the reason for the 5 star rating.
I loved the cat bus.
I loved the cat bus.
October 21, 2024
I cannot believe I found this and it's a part of my collection!!!!! It's the movie on my shelves. I'm so happy 😊!!!!
October 26, 2024
Brought back beautiful memories.
October 14, 2024
I have loved Totoro since my childhood. Beautiful cartoons / anime and now I have a book .
September 28, 2024
Very sweet.
September 21, 2024
Basically was just the movie but in manga form. I think I loved it more this way because when I watched the movie I didn’t cry, but when I read this I was crying
September 15, 2024
(DNF -pg 96)
April 15, 2024
The all-in-one graphic novel edition of 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
Thank you, NetGalley and Viz Media, for the chance to read and review the all-in-one edition of 'My Neighbor Totoro graphic novel. My opinions are my own!
This is a dearly beloved movie, and seeing it in graphic novel form has my heart full because some kid will pick it up one day and get to experience the Ghibli world for the first time, and this book will open that door.
I still remember being nine and seeing Spirited Away in my Xtravision (the Irish version of Blockbuster) and my brother and I being HOOKED! We moved on and discovered the other movies from Studio Ghibli, and My Neighbor Totoro was one of them!
The only note is that my e-arc copy was a tad fuzzy, but it could have been just the format.
Thank you, NetGalley and Viz Media, for the chance to read and review the all-in-one edition of 'My Neighbor Totoro graphic novel. My opinions are my own!
This is a dearly beloved movie, and seeing it in graphic novel form has my heart full because some kid will pick it up one day and get to experience the Ghibli world for the first time, and this book will open that door.
I still remember being nine and seeing Spirited Away in my Xtravision (the Irish version of Blockbuster) and my brother and I being HOOKED! We moved on and discovered the other movies from Studio Ghibli, and My Neighbor Totoro was one of them!
The only note is that my e-arc copy was a tad fuzzy, but it could have been just the format.
April 21, 2024
They really did just adapt the movie so accurately into a book format. The storyline and art are just as beautiful as the movie was. It’s hard to critique honestly because it really was so faithful it felt like the movie had been fully transferred onto the pages. My only concern with it is that some of the animations they turned into the panels just couldn’t translate as clearly or beautifully, because it just wasn’t how they were meant to be experienced in the original conception. But they did the best they could in portraying them anyway. This was a very quick read, despite it being so long, because there was such a focus on the art and the only text really was the dialogue. I loved that there was a sound effects guide in the back.
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April 17, 2024Ah! I'm so excited! We're doing Studio Ghibli trivia at my library next month. This is will be a fun way to prepare.
Thanks to VIZ Media and NetGalley for this ARC! The all-in-one edition of the My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic by Hayao Miyazaki comes out on July 23, 2024.
Thanks to VIZ Media and NetGalley for this ARC! The all-in-one edition of the My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic by Hayao Miyazaki comes out on July 23, 2024.
May 29, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing this electronic advanced copy for review!
I love the film My Neighbor Totoro, and it was fun to re-explore the film through this comic adaptation. It was fun to look more closely at stills from the film and see more details that I usually miss during my watch of the film.
The book is essentially film stills adapted into a comic format and the art is just as breathtaking as it is in the film. There isn’t much added to this comic adaptation, but you get to relish in the artwork and the story from the film at your own pace, from page to page. A wonderful read through one of my favorite movies.
I love the film My Neighbor Totoro, and it was fun to re-explore the film through this comic adaptation. It was fun to look more closely at stills from the film and see more details that I usually miss during my watch of the film.
The book is essentially film stills adapted into a comic format and the art is just as breathtaking as it is in the film. There isn’t much added to this comic adaptation, but you get to relish in the artwork and the story from the film at your own pace, from page to page. A wonderful read through one of my favorite movies.
July 26, 2024
It was fun to revisit this classic film by Hayao Miyazaki in a complete comic book form. I have seen this graphic novel in a serial format in the past, but I like this one a lot more in terms of helping the reader flow through this wonderful narrative. The way Miyazaki captures childhood wonder, imagination, the uncertainty that comes with a sick family member, community and the natural landscapes of Japan are just a few reasons I believe this story continues to inspire people around the globe.
Thank you to Viz Media and Netgalley for an opportunity to read this story in advanced in exchange for an honest review
Thank you to Viz Media and Netgalley for an opportunity to read this story in advanced in exchange for an honest review
May 29, 2024
What a joy to re-visit the Totoro anime in book form. I especially adored the luscious scenery and felt like I was right there in the forest greenery. I could almost hear and smell everything in the scene with the rain and the umbrella. The only thing I could fault is that for anyone who hasn't actually watched the animation, the action scenes would be a little difficult to follow. Having read this as a digital arc, I can only imagine how much more glorious it would be in paper form once published.
I received this arc from netgalley and VIZ Media in exchange for my honest review.
I received this arc from netgalley and VIZ Media in exchange for my honest review.
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