Spoiler alert the theory says that totoro is the god of death, so the people that can see totoro are actually close to death, or already dead. The theories behind studio ghibli movies japan deluxe tour. The cutelooking racoonlike totoro actually represents a grim reaper, or the god of death. I enjoyed the book found it a satisfying read despite the many references to higher mathematical theory, a subject of which i have no knowledge and in which i have little interest. Im going to have to do a hayo miyazaki tibute book series he is such a huge part of my. They posit that god has either ceased to exist or in some way accounted for such a belief. Proponents of this theory point to different clues, like the fact. The rumors of totoro being a death god, mei being dead, and others. Theory backs up this point with the fact that the slipper is the same color as meis shoes were.
Theres absolutely no truth to the theory that totoro is the god of death or that mei is dead in my. The book is the norwegian fairy tale three billy goats gruff. Kids and adults alike love the story of two sisters in the idyllic japanese countryside with magical. Is totoro the angel of death the my neighbor totoro theory. Totoro is still not the god of death studio ghibli. A film by hayao miyazaki hardcover november 8, 2005 by hayao miyazaki author, illustrator visit amazons hayao miyazaki page. Instead, the catlike creature is or so the theory claims a death god only visible to those who have passed on. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer.
The book that inspired totoro by brian ashcraft on at. The theory holds that while the movie opens with two lively sisters in the. According to different variations of the same fan theory, mei is actually dead in the movie and totoro is the god of death. This week we are examining one of the most controversial conspiracies we have talked about so far. This conspiracy has been growing in popularity, to the point where studio ghibli had to publicly debunk it on their official blog. This not only fits to the calendar theory but could explain why the mother at the end of the film was able to see her daughters well. Shinigami have been described as monsters, helpers, creatures of darkness, and fallen angels. Sure, they can try and present a certain image, but its really up to the audience on what they take from the work. Death of god theology refers to a range of ideas by various theologians and philosophers that try to account for the rise of secularity and abandonment of traditional beliefs in god. Although it is by all accounts an adorable and ultimately heartwarming story, there is a terrifying theory circulating around the darker corners of the internet. Learn the simple reason why this ghibli film is really about a young girls murder in. Totoro is actually the god of death, and mei is actually dead by the end of the picture.
Beneath totoros warm fur beats the heart of a death god. Their mother has been sick with tuberculosis and the hospital she needs to stay at is closer to matsugo than tokyo. Surprisingly enough, in earlier drafts, miyazaki had envisioned the main character as a single girl. Less complicated and as far as i understand the actual case. Here is the theory, courtesy of website cherrypistorus via website fellowof the rumour says that totoro is the god of death, so the persons that can see totoro are actually close to death, or already dead. The reading of totoro as the god of death expounds on the movies climaxa climax that has always struck me as odd for various reasons. Hayao miyazaki does not base his supernatural characters on any particular folklore.
The culture of our postchristian era vahanian, gabriel on. Sisters satsuki and mei are moving from tokyo to matsugo, a small town in the japanese country side. Proponents of this theory point to different clues, like the fact that a sandal is found in a pond suggesting that mei drowned and the absence of shadows in a scene toward the end of the movie when the two sisters. Kellehear8 holds that the concept of a good death has little to do with the theory and philosophy of euthanasia. Death of god movement, radical christian theological school, mainly protestant, that arose in the united states during the 1960s, evoking prolonged attention, response, and controversy.
Totoro may well be a spirit of both life and death, hes not the first in ghibli and this doesnt make him scary. My neighbour totoro and the conspiracy ghibli livejournal. The creepy theory about studio ghiblis my neighbor totoro. For years, studio ghibli has delighted audiences with magical tales and my neighbor totoro is exemplary proof of their powerful storytelling. Is the hayao miyazaki movie my neighbor totoro an allego. What that means for the story is that when mei goes missing and a sandal is found in the pond, mei actually drowned. One is hayao miyazakis my neighbor totoro, and the other is isao takahatas devastating grave of the fireflies. The real hospital, on which is based on the film was specializing in the 1950s to severe diseases such as tuberculosis or brain tumors. As a theological movement it never attracted a large following, did not find a unified expression, and passed off the scene as quickly and dramatically as it had arisen. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The scary theory that totoro is the god of death kotaku. This theory has been making the rounds for a number of years now. The most mindblowing movie fan theories, ranked film daily. He explains that this term is often too broadly translated from its greek sources to mean dying. However, what if i told you there is a theory about a dark secret behind such an. Theres a persistent rumor, one which weve talked about ourselves, that claims theres a dark side to feelgood anime classic my neighbor totoro. I think that the children are closer to the spirit world because of their ill mum, the old house and because they are kids. My neighbour totoro the god of death studio ghibli movies. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. My neighbor totoro by tsugiko kubo is a great book based on the movie my neighbor totoro. The first clue for this conspiracy theory is that both of the sisters names related to may, the month that the sayama incident occurred in.
Studio ghibli producer kills theory of death subtext in my neighbor. Death of god movement christian theology britannica. Unravelling the disturbing theory behind ghiblis totoro dazed. Here, we unpick the theory that the films cuddly cat is actually a death god and that the storyline makes reference to a brutal schoolgirl murder. Mei actually died in the rice paddy, and when satsuki says, please, let me through to totoro. Heres a recent youtube video i found that discusses the totoro god of death conspiracy theory. A bizarre interpretation sourced to a single blog is not worthy of inclusion. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Also known as radical theology, this movement flourished in the mid 1960s. But totoro is a forest god, and miyazaki makes a point of stopping in at shrines around the countryside. Hell, who doesnt love a good conspiracy theory, especially one riddled with suspicious clues.
Studio ghibli producer kills theory of death subtext in my. This theory says that totoro is the god of death, so the persons that can see totoro are actually close to death, or already dead. Scary truth behind my neighbor totoro someordinarygamers wiki. In japan, theres a running theory about my neighbor totoro that has been making the rounds. Kids and adults alike love the story of two sisters in the idyllic japanese countryside with magical creatures.
The notorious death god totoro fan theory that mei actually drowned in the pool and satsuki lied about the sandal not being hers out of denial, meaning that mei and according to extreme versions satsuki and their mother as well are ghosts in the final scenes and end credits. While there is a plethora of support to this theory, the two most prominent points of evidence stem from. Celebrating thirty years of my neighbor totoro and grave. Shinigami, god of death, death bringer or death spirit are gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans toward death in certain aspects of japanese religion and culture.
It pretty much recites from the script, so if you havent heard about this before, well, enjoy. The meaning of nietzsches death of god kevin cole in times stayless stealthy swing, uncompromising rude reality we mangled the monarch of our fashioning, who quavered, sank. Set in 1950s japan, my neighbour totoro is the story of young sisters satsuki and mei, whose father moves them to an old house to be closer to the hospital where their mother is recovering from a longterm illness. Here is the theory, courtesy of website cherrypistoru. Totoro the god of death anime oni totoro new translation by sachsen on deviantart totoro isnt all cute. From gods funeral by thomas hardy, 1919 while neither the first nor the last, friedrichs nietzsches pronouncement of the. The reading of totoro as the god of death expounds on the movies climax a climax that has always struck me as odd for various reasons. According to a fan theory, totoro is a shinigami a god of death who has come for the two girls. Part of what makes my neighbor totoro so appealing is the dynamic between the two young sisters, satsuki and mei. There is a theory totoro is a god of death, though it is easily disproven.
Two studio ghibli classics are turning thirty this year. While it is true that ghibli has denied in japanese the reading of the film that. See more ideas about totoro, my neighbor totoro and studio ghibli. Shinigami are used for tales and religions in japanese culture. Google books news newspapers scholar free images wp refs. No makiko itohs answer addresses that its just a rumor spread in the early 2000s, so ill talk about how.
Apparently totoro is only visible to children, but this is disproved by the fact that the character kantu cannot see him. Why do people think that this film is related to the sayama incident. In it, a troll that lives under a bridge threatens to eat a family of goats as they pass. Why do they think that totoro represents the god of death. For this reason, its believed to be the book that mei refers to. To sum it up, mei and satsuki are dead cause totoro is a shinigami, or god of death.
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