Tonari no Totoro

Both have families moving into an old vacant house in rural areas. They have funny and childishness moments that have supernatural aspects to it. Not to mention both are movies and have absolutely wonderful and beautiful animation.  

The protagonists are of similar age, but the plots involve them growing up and dealing with chances in their lives they don't necessarily like. Both Anime are heavy with Japanese cultural references, yet also deal with interacting with spirits from Japanese myth. 

A pre-Ghibli movie. Follows Mimiko and her encounters with the panda PapaPanda and his son Panny. As Mimiko is left alone when her grandmother leaves on a trip, she meets a little panda and his father. And they soon decide to become a heartwarming family. A cute and warming story, and have similar art and scenes. Easy to see this is where totoro came from.  

both from Mizayaki Hayao's Ghibli Studio, both story & art have warm and 'cuteness', ah, I just think anyone who love one of these will love the other,, 

One of the things "Tonari no Totoro" is known for is the cat themes which also shows up in "Natsume Yuujinchou. Both" involve the spirit world yet involve a soft take on the subject yet utilizes soft tones for the art work. 

The main characters want to escape their personal reality, but find themselves drawn into the supernatural world in the process, yet must make decisions which help them grow as a person despite their differing ages and the actual worlds they wanting to escape being slightly more realistic in one case than the other. 

The other day, I was reading an article about Miyazaki. If I'm recalling correctly, it was mentioned how a member of his staff had argued with him during the production of Spirited Away about how its heroine should've acted more hesitant and fearful when confronted with monsters. I'm mentioning this because I think this disagreement touches upon my biggest gripe with Miyazaki's 'kiddy flicks': they lack a relatable human edge that would've allowed me to become involved. For example, I was re-watching Laputa a week or so back and it struck me how, in real life, a girl would be left SOMEWHAT traumatised by falling from an airship and being pursued by a group of military nasties. But, in Miyazaki's world, everyone is all happy-happy, smiley-smiley, and while that might work when viewed through children's eyes, it doesn't cut it with me. And this brings me to Momo. If memory serves, the person that disagreed with Miyazaki during Spirited Away also worked on Momo. Maybe that's a coincidence and is entirely irrelevant but, regardless, Momo is a lot closer to my ideal take on the 'girl meets magical creatures after moving to the middle of nowhere' premise. To be human is to be troubled and troubled is an apt way to describe Momo's titular heroine. She avoids social contact, rarely displays emotion, is uptight, unhappy to find herself relocated and deeply regrets the last words she aimed at her father before his death. Her struggles with life also went hand-in-hand with her reaction to finding herself housed with monsters; first running as far away as possible before attacking them when confronted. And, for me, her realistic behaviour both better relates to modern life than Ghibli's older, more child friendly offerings and works better as a consequence. As for Totoro and why I'm linking it to Momo: it shares the most similar premise out of Miyazaki's films.  read more 

Both are about children which strive to be happy and loose parents - though in the GOTF it's much more tragical, girls in MNT are worried about their mother too. Both let you enter the world of kids, which is a good and interesting thing. And both have deeper meanings and very nice visual part. 

Both animes have Mushis and have no violence, but a deep history. 

Very detailed world design. Plants are heavily focused on in both, their shapes and forms, colors, etc. They are both quite jolly and relaxing to watch, though I would argue that Hakumei to Mikochi is superior in that way. Not to mention the possible darker interpretations of the story of Totoro. But at face value, they are both very quaint and enjoyable. 

Both are very similar slow-paced anime movies where a girl finds a friend Youkai (or forest spirit), although Hotarubi has sadder ending. 

Both are centered around a female protagonist on a mystical adventure. They also share similar characteristics in their humor, style, and overall outlook on life. 

Change happens. For children, change isn't always a positive thing even though the adults around them may think it as such, and they must find their own way of coming to terms. In these stories, the main protagonist is having to deal with a change that involves family and finds themselves drawn into a mysterious psychedelic world as a form of escape, yet - this world, it isn't something they simply imagined up to escape from that change they wanted to escape from. 

Both movies involve the Japanese countryside and growing up, yet the colors are soft and warm helping personify the warm feeling created by both movies. 

In both "Miyori no Mori" and "My Neighbor Totoro" there is a child who wanders into the forest and meets the spirits in there. 

Despite one series having a supernatural quality and the other not I found myself feeling the same warm feeling regarding both story lines yet the young protagonists are full of life which I found quite enjoyable. I might even describe it as charming. 

both about a typical family going through hardships,satsuki and mei are very similar to takuya and minoru ,the older brother/sister had to take care of his/her younger sibling during the absence of their mother ,the difference is totoro has fantasy adventure element that akachan to boku lack. 

Both of these were intended by the director to mean nothing/have no deeper meaning; their value mainly lies within their artistic value and execution via directing. Both focus on the relation between 2 siblings, but in their own unique way. The best way to enjoy both is without expecting a story. 

Same slow but enjoyable pacing as my neighbor totoro. Music is up to the mark. 

In this season of Hoozuki no Reitetsu, there are several comparisons between Enma Daiou and ”To**ro”. So if you want to catch the references, I recommend watching the movie first. 

Totoro has really interesting creatures whereas Leafie has ordinary lake/farm animals. Similarities exist where both movies are heartwarming, can be tear jerking, comedic in some scenes, feature great art, and mostly, great amusing characters. Madang-Eul Naon Amtalg is definitely the lesser-known one of the two, but in my opinion it is a hidden gem. In certain aspects, Leafie (Madang-Eul Naon Amtalg) left me feeling emotional, showing the unconditional love of a mother.  

While Laughing Under the Clouds is a lot more intense and full of action than My Neighbor Totoro, one of the most important themes in each movie is family. The Kumoh brothers, much like the Kusakabe family, are very close to each other, and their actions are driven by wanting to help their family members. They also both have a supernatural aspect 

not similar but "Grandma And Her Ghosts" resembles the style and the touch of the great Hayao Miyazaki ("My Neighbour Totoro") with the strong root of the Taiwanese culture.  

Both are kid-friendly Ghibli movies, featuring lovable animals which live in forests. They are movies with a serene tone, beautiful landscapes, and positive messages for children. 

Both anime are about a child who finds magical friends and have adventures together in a magical world. 

It is a must be seen just for being movies from studio ghibli. To start with both movies have as protagonists childrens who just moved to a new home in a rural place. One day while the children is playing around the house they see a strange creature that leads them to a new adventure. As any ghibli movie the adventure that awaits them is the hertwarming and magical type.  

Both are about young children venturing into the world beyond that which is familiar to them. They are both little gems that are complete within themselves. Totoro is a classic of extraordinary imagination (and my favorite anime ever). This anime is very different; it is very realistic and low key rather than strange and exciting. Both reach their (very different) goals flawlessly. You will like Totoro better, however. 

Both are low-key, slice of life anime set in rural Japan and based around the adventures of hyperactive kids. 

This is a films about the wonder of being a child and experiencing something incredible which adults can't see but recognize nonetheless.  

Both by Studio Ghibli. A lot of the same nature-typed themes are involved. Both were a joy to watch 

Two sisters move to a new town full of mysteries and supernatural events. The little sister, Mei in Totoro, and Kyoko in Dennou Coil, are about the same age and resemble each other in the cutest ways. Both anime have a grandmother figure that the sisters look to for help. Lastly, both anime have strange and cute-looking creatures. For example, the "Mojo" in Dennou Coil look extremely similar to the "dust bunnies" or "soot sprites" in Totoro. Despite that Dennou Coil leans more towards sci-fi, the characters have a very similar feel to them. 

Well I can't quite say that the atmosphere is the same, but the setting is. In both anime's young children come across some to say magical creatures, in this case Kappa and Totoro :) With Kappa a young boy plays all day, and after having trouble with the press and stuff so some weird and sad things happen later on ... with Totoro some or less is the same the difference is that Totoro is been find by a girl ... but in Kappa and in Totoro their family is also involved ... nether the less you don't want to miss out either one if you liked the other :) read more 

Mirai and My Neighbor Totoro are award winning films about sibling relationships, but approach this theme differently. My Neighbor Totoro is a film without a narrative structure, character lessons, resolutions, or anything really. Yet, many consider Totoro to be a masterpiece for this characteristic. Mirai is the complete opposite. It has a clear narrative structure, character lessons, and a resolution to the plot. Yet, Mirai is the least well known film by Mamoru Hosada. If you're looking for a new family-friendly anime then this is your recommendation.  

Made by the same director coupled with a very similar taste of storytelling makes this movie a must-watch for anyone who enjoyed Princess Mononoke.  

Like Animal Crossing, My Neighbor Totoro is centered around an independent young girl (actually, 2) seeking adventure and finding it in a handful of cute and loveable creatures, in this case, a giant bunny-like tree spirit called Totoro. 

Both master movies by Hayao Miyazaki. Both beautifully done. Full of adventure though odd porco rosso is, it's wonderful. 

Both of these films are set in the countryside of Japan and portrays the imaginative world of their characters. They present the quite life of two sisters around the same age. They have the same peaceful atmosphere and the focus on the beauty of nature. There is also a very similar scene in these two movies during the sunsets. They are both suitable for kids. 

I can honestly see a lot of parallels between the characters Photon and Totoro. Photon the show is cute, funny, entertaining and criminally under-rated. The series is only 6 episodes long, and suffers a pseudo-plot bomb in the last episode (which is twice as long as normal), but that doesn't make it bad, it just feels a bit rushed at the end. Overall, it's only 6 epis, you're the kind of person with a myanimelist account. You can spare the time to partake in Photon. 

They are both innocent and fanciful and leave a nice feel good mood. Though Girl Who Leapt Through Time is meant for an older audience and can be quite sad at times. 

Both of these anime have a similar calm, pace. Both are starring little girls. Tonari no Totoro is a bit more about the joy of innocence, where as Princess Arete is more about appreciating the little magic of life. I may be going out on a limb to say I prefer Princess Arete, but I hope you enjoy both! Also either can be appreciated at any age.