Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this 14-minute short film is the only direct sequel in Ghibli’s history.

Miyazaki understood something that Hollywood refuses to learn: The camphor tree at the end of Totoro is not a cliffhanger. It is a shrine. You visit it, you bow respectfully, and you walk home.

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It would also offer a chance for new fans to discover the world of "My Neighbor Totoro" and to experience the magic of the film for themselves.