Although this might seem like a movie made for young children, I think it would be most appropriate for third grade and up. Although I heard comments like, "This scene goes on forever" when Mei is interacting with Totoro and the other wood spirits, overall, my sons were entertained and found relationships to their own childhood as with the "Magic School Bus" cat and the "bay blades" that help Totoro give the children an exciting ride. Social, Instructional language, ELA, Social Studies, Science, MathĪfter viewing this film twice with three of my own children, boys ages 12, 14, and 17, I found that the anime style and the slower pace were refreshing and beneficial to understanding the culture of Japan. K-6 Elementary and Middle School ELL (English Language Learners) Full of wonder and heart, this spectacular 2-disc set features the voice talents of Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning." (text taken from Amazon) Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters - including a cat that doubles as a bus! - and takes them on an incredible journey. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro, who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. "Critically acclaimed as one of the most delightful and charming family films ever, My Neighbor Totoro is a stunning animated treat full of magical adventure from Hayao Miyazaki. Hidaka, Noriko, Tanie Kitabayashi, Hayao Miyazaki, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi, and Sumi Shimamoto