The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Totoro Plush

If you have decided you want a Totoro plush, you are far from alone. After more than three decades, O Totoro's soft grey form remains one of the most universally beloved stuffed animals in the world. But choosing between the many official formats can be confusing. This guide breaks down every Totoro plush format we carry, so you can find the one that is right for you.

Understanding the Three Totoros

First, a reminder. There are three Totoros in My Neighbor Totoro, not one. O Totoro (big Totoro) is the grey spirit who becomes Satsuki and Mei's companion. Chu Totoro (medium Totoro) is the slightly smaller blue-grey spirit. Chibi Totoro (small Totoro) is the tiny white spirit. Most official plushies focus on O Totoro and Chu Totoro.

O Totoro Plush Formats

Our Totoro plush collection carries O Totoro in three distinct poses:

• Happa (leaf) version: Totoro holding a happa leaf umbrella, capturing the iconic rainy bus stop scene. At 19 x 15 x 18 cm, this is our most scene-accurate O Totoro plush. There is also a Chu Totoro Happa version for those who want both forest spirits together.
• Warai (laughing) version: Totoro in his signature wide-smiling pose, arms raised. At 23 cm tall, this is our largest individual Totoro plush and the most visually energetic.
• Hage version: A slightly different seated pose, 15 x 17.5 x 15 cm, with a distinctive soft textured material finish that sets it apart from the standard polyester plushies.

Chu Totoro Plush Formats

• Chu Totoro classic: The medium blue-grey Totoro in his classic standing pose, 18 cm tall, with a distinctive soft textured fur finish.
• Chu Totoro Pillow Plush: A cushion-format version of Chu Totoro at 29 x 33 cm with a removable, washable cover. Ideal for sofas, beds and reading corners.
• Chu Totoro Happa: The leaf-umbrella scene in Chu Totoro format, a perfect companion to the O Totoro Happa plush.

The Catbus Plush

Our Ghibli plushies and figurines collection also includes the iconic Catbus in plush format, flocking-finish figurines and the Miniatuart paper model kit. Each format offers a different version of Ghibli's most whimsical vehicle.

Totoro for the Very Young

For babies and toddlers, the official Totoro baby rattle is our recommended first Ghibli plush. It is soft, safe, easy to wash and features a gentle internal rattle that soothes infants. It is the perfect first Ghibli gift for a newborn.

Which Totoro Plush to Choose

Our recommendations by use: for display on a shelf, choose the Warai (it photographs beautifully). For hugging, choose the Happa (the leaf adds visual interest). For a bedroom, the Pillow Plush is practical. For a matching set, the Happa versions of O Totoro and Chu Totoro together are unbeatable.

Browse our full Totoro plush collection. Also read our My Neighbor Totoro complete guide and our birthday gift guide.