Tonari no Totoro [Photo/Mtime]

13. Tonari no Totoro

First appearance: Tonari no Totoro (April 16, 1988)

Age: 29

Species: mystical creature in the forest

Personal qualities: philanthropic, kind, generous

Social influence: British online newspaper The Independent recognized Totoro as one of the greatest cartoon characters, describing the creature as "at once innocent and awe-inspiring, King Totoro captures the innocence and magic of childhood more than any of Miyazaki's other magical creations".