“My Neighbor Totoro” (となりのトトロ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1988, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) K233A

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1988 for the first theatrical release of My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ), written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli.

Film background
Released in 1988, My Neighbor Totoro is now one of the defining works of Japanese animation—an intimate, countryside childhood story that became a global cultural touchstone. Originally released as a double-bill with Grave of the Fireflies, the film’s gentle pacing, observational detail, and deep affection for nature helped establish the tone and reputation of Studio Ghibli, with Totoro later becoming the studio’s enduring emblem.

Poster design
This Japanese B2 design is a celebratory montage built around Totoro’s instantly recognisable face at centre, framed by radiating scene panels that capture key moments: Mei on Totoro’s belly, forest discoveries, the rural home and garden, rainy-day vignettes, and the warmth of everyday life. Above, the bold copy reads 「忘れものを、届けにきました。」 (“We came to deliver what you forgot.”), a beautifully simple tagline that fits the film’s quiet emotional pull. The large, brush-script title 「となりのトトロ」 sits on a deep red cartouche at the base, with smaller Totoro character art finishing the composition with charm.

Condition
Excellent, close to near mint. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 37 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.