My Neighbour Totoro: The Dark & Twisted Theories (Anime Myth Hunter)
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Joey the Anime Man explores the dark side of the beloved Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro.' He delves into myths suggesting the movie's cheerful facade hides darker themes, such as the characters' shadows indicating a connection to the afterlife and Totoro being the god of death. The video also links the film to the real-life Hazama incident, a serial killing case that occurred near the movie's setting. Despite director Hayao Miyazaki's denial, these theories continue to intrigue fans, prompting discussions on the film's true nature.
Takeaways
- 🎬 The video discusses the Studio Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro', a beloved classic known for its light-hearted and fantasy-filled narrative.
- 👻 The video presents a darker interpretation of the film, suggesting that it contains several spooky and disturbing elements.
- 👧 The script mentions that the characters Satsuki and Mei's shadows appear thin in the second half of the movie, hinting at a supernatural aspect.
- 🗿 It points out a scene with Japanese Buddha statues where Mei's name is briefly visible, followed by a scene showing her shadow is thinner than the statues', suggesting a connection to the afterlife.
- 🌾 The video claims Totoro might represent the god of death, supported by the original Japanese soundtrack lyrics and the character's interactions.
- 🐾 The script speculates that the Cat Bus, another iconic character, could be a grim reaper that transports individuals to the afterlife, as indicated by its name change to 'acaba', which means 'graveyard'.
- 🏥 The video suggests a tragic theory that Satsuki and Mei never actually visited their mother, implying they might be deceased.
- 😱 It presents a chilling connection between the film and a real-life unsolved murder case, the Hazama incident, which occurred near the town that inspired the movie's setting.
- 🎭 Despite the creator Hayao Miyazaki denying these theories, the video highlights ongoing speculation and theories about the film's darker themes.
- 👀 The video ends by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on these myths, whether they find them creepy, knew about them, or think they could be true.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script provided?
-The main theme of the video script is the exploration of dark and disturbing myths and theories surrounding the Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro', which contrasts with the film's light-hearted and family-friendly reputation.
Why do some people believe that the characters Satsuki and May have thin shadows in the movie?
-Some people believe that Satsuki and May have thin shadows in the second half of the movie as a symbol of their possible connection to the afterlife or a supernatural realm, which is part of the darker myths discussed in the script.
What is the significance of the Japanese Buddha statues scene in relation to the movie's myths?
-The scene with Japanese Buddha statues is significant because it includes a statue with Mei's name on it, and her shadow appears thinner than the statues' shadows, which some interpret as a hint towards the characters' spiritual state or connection to the afterlife.
Why is Totoro considered by some to be the god of death in 'My Neighbor Totoro'?
-Totoro is considered by some to be the god of death due to various claims in the movie, including the original Japanese soundtrack's lyrics and the character's ability to guide the sisters to places that adults cannot see, suggesting a role in the afterlife.
What is the connection between the cat bus and the concept of the afterlife in the video script?
-The cat bus is connected to the concept of the afterlife because it is only visible to the sisters and is seen near the end of the movie as 'acaba', which translates to 'graveyard', implying it might be a vehicle for the dead.
What are the sad myths mentioned in the script about Satsuki and May's mother?
-The sad myths mentioned suggest that Satsuki and May never actually went to see their mother, and the mother's inability to see her children at the end of the movie might imply that the children are already dead or in the afterlife.
How is 'My Neighbor Totoro' possibly linked to a real-life serial killing case according to the script?
-The script suggests a possible link between 'My Neighbor Totoro' and the Hazama incident, a real-life unsolved case of a young girl's murder, due to the geographical and temporal similarities with the movie's setting and the name of the town where the incident occurred.
What is the significance of the name 'Totoro' in the context of the movie's darker myths?
-In the context of the darker myths, the name 'Totoro' is significant because it is associated with the character that some believe to be a guide to the afterlife, and the name itself might have cultural or spiritual connotations that are explored in the video script.
What is the role of the character Cantor in the movie in relation to the myths discussed?
-Cantor, as a neighbor who never sees Totoro, plays a role in the myths by highlighting the selective visibility of Totoro, which is a key element in the theories that suggest Totoro is a supernatural being or a guide to the afterlife.
How does Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of 'My Neighbor Totoro', respond to these myths in the video script?
-Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of 'My Neighbor Totoro', has denied the myths and theories surrounding the darker interpretations of his film, as mentioned in the video script.
What is the call to action for the viewers at the end of the video script?
-The call to action for the viewers is to share their thoughts on the discussed myths in the comments section, reflecting on whether they find the myths creepy, if they were aware of them, and their opinions on the validity or connection of these myths to the movie.
Outlines
🌟 'My Neighbor Totoro' - A Ghibli Classic with Dark Theories
The video script discusses the beloved Studio Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro,' known for its charm and appeal to all ages. However, it delves into darker interpretations and urban myths associated with the movie. The first myth suggests that the characters' shadows becoming thin in the second half of the film might symbolize a transition to the afterlife. Another myth posits that Totoro is the god of death, supported by lyrics from the film's soundtrack and the inability of adults to see Totoro. The cat bus, another iconic character, is theorized to be a grim reaper-like entity that transports people to the afterlife, as indicated by the word 'graveyard' appearing on the bus. The script also raises the possibility that the film's ending, where the characters leave a corncob at their hospitalized mother's window, might imply that the children are already deceased, as the mother seems unable to see them. The video concludes with a chilling theory that 'My Neighbor Totoro' could be influenced by a real-life unsolved murder case from 1963, the Hazama incident, which shares geographical and temporal connections with the film's setting.
🔍 Debunking or Discussing: 'My Neighbor Totoro' Theories
Despite director Hayao Miyazaki's denial of the dark myths surrounding 'My Neighbor Totoro,' the video script explores various theories and speculations that continue to intrigue fans. The discussion invites viewers to share their thoughts on the validity of these theories, whether they find them creepy, or if they believe there might be some truth or connection to them. The video ends with a call to action for viewers to comment on their opinions and a reminder to like, share, and subscribe for more content from the host, Joey the Anime Meat Hunter, also known as the Anime Man.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡My Neighbor Totoro
💡Ghibli
💡Totoro
💡Satsuki and May
💡God of Death
💡Cat Bus
💡Shadows
💡Afterlife
💡Hazama Incident
💡Serial Killing
💡Joey the Anime Meat Hunter
Highlights
Introduction to the Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro' and its widespread appeal.
Discussion of the dark and disturbing myths surrounding 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
Analysis of the thin shadows of characters Satsuki and May, suggesting a supernatural element.
Observation of the Japanese Buddha statues and the appearance of Mei's name, hinting at a connection to the afterlife.
The myth that Totoro is the god of death, supported by lyrics from the film's soundtrack.
The invisibility of Totoro to the neighbor, Cantor, and the implications for the film's narrative.
The cat bus's potential as a grim reaper figure, taking characters to the afterlife.
The cat bus's destination sign reading 'acaba', which translates to 'graveyard' in Japanese.
The theory that Satsuki and May never actually went to see their mother, implying they might be deceased.
The mother's inability to see her children, possibly indicating they are in the afterlife.
The creepy myth that 'My Neighbor Totoro' might be influenced by a real-life serial killing case.
The Hazama incident of 1963 and its potential connection to the film's setting and plot.
The creator Hayao Miyazaki's denial of the myths surrounding 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
The ongoing speculation and theories about the film's true meaning and possible connections to real events.
Invitation for viewers to share their thoughts on the myths and their potential validity.
Closing remarks and a call to action for viewers to like, share, and subscribe.
Transcripts
hey I was going wrong this is the enemy
man but today I'm gonna go by the name
of Joey the enemy miss hunter don't mind
the sushi I heard it's a it's a
trademark today's case we are looking at
the Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
or the Japanese name be planning a
little now if you guys have seen this
movie then you'll know that it's like
really cute one of the most famous
Ghibli movies puli to be ever created
and everyone adores this movie you know
kids can enjoy it adults can enjoy it's
really light-hearted and it's really fun
like full of fantasy characters and you
know awesomeness and especially the what
is now Jubilees mascot Tata
but today's myth that we're looking at
is quite the on the opposite side of the
spectrum to the minor it alter our movie
in fact today's any main myth that I
have hunted down is very spooky and
there are a lot of very dark and very
disturbing facts and myths that I have
dug out about My Neighbor Totoro now the
first myth about My Neighbor Totoro is
that in the second half of the movie the
two main characters Satsuki and may
shadows are thin now this can also be
shown with another myth which is in one
of the scenes in the second half of the
movie when Mae runs away and one of the
scenes you see a bunch of Japanese
Buddha statues or as they call or diesel
and one of these scenes for a very short
glimpse you can actually see the name
Mei written on one of the statues
followed by a scene where Mei is sitting
in front of the statues in which as you
can see in this picture right here her
shadow is a lot thinner than the ones
cast by the statues which leads me to my
second myth which is Totoro is actually
the god of death now there are actually
a few claims throughout the movie that
back up this myth the first coming from
the actual original Japanese soundtrack
of the opening song which has the
following lyrics
my daddy
however in the movie cantor who was the
neighbor of Satsuki and may in the movie
never actually saw total now the first
half of the movie may could actually see
total but Satsuki couldn't and in the
second half of the movie when Mae runs
away as Satsuki goes to look for her
Satsuki shouts to the tree Minato
incident towards total now the
translation of main returning today that
day in the Japanese movie is translated
to please take me to where mais and
straight after that she actually means
total so when she asked total to take
her to me does she or could she have
meant take me to the afterlife and
speaking of the cat bus which is another
very iconic My Neighbor Totoro character
now what is the cat bus why can't the
adults see it but Mae and Satsuki could
well near the end of the movie when
Satsuki and may actually ride on to the
cat bus right before the sign changes it
is actually read as acaba which is
graveyard so it could the cat must be
some kind of grim reaper that takes us
to the afterlife perhaps now if you're
[ __ ] your pants at this current
moment then ah
clench your buttcheeks because it's
gonna get even creepier now here comes
some sad myths that might actually be
true in the fact that Satsuki and may
never actually went to go see their
mother all right at the end of the movie
when Satsuki and may get you know taken
on to the nickel bus with tor tor and
they leave the corncob on the windowsill
of the moms room in the hospital and
then the mum utters the following words
Emer and like you're not the whole of
that that's Catania what are they on the
king a star which could suggest that the
mother cannot actually see her children
because are they in the afterlife are
they already perhaps dead now the
creepiest myth that I found about the My
Neighbor Totoro movie is that it is
actually based or could be an influence
on an actual real-life serial killing
case that
and around that area in May of 1963
there was an incident known as the
Hazama incident which happened in the
town of Hazama in the Saitama Prefecture
an unsolved case in which a young girl
was raped and murdered and special
enough the town that my neighbor totoro
was based off was a town which
neighbours has on our town called
portals our my neighbor totoro
neighboring which neighbors has Irma
town in which the Hazama is a occurred
at the Hazama Hospital which is based of
the hospital that the mother was staying
in the movie and is it a coincidence
that Mae and Satsuki
Satsuki being the old Japanese word for
the month of May I called that when the
incident happened on May of 1963 while
Hayao Miyazaki the creator of my
neighbor totoro has denied all of these
myths there are still a lot of theories
as to and there has been a lot of
speculation as this might actually be
true or it might have some correlation
but just that jublia don't want to talk
about it what do you guys think about
this myth do you find it creepy did you
know about it and what do you think
could one or some or all of these myths
possibly be true or have some kind of
connection or do you think it's just
some kind of spooky coincidence I want
you guys let me know in the comments
below my name is joey the anime meat
hunter also known as the anime man and
thanks for watching as always like favor
enjoy subscribe from your vanna see you
guys next video border run me keep
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