Tonari No Totoro -

: Fold the side edges and the bottom corner behind the model to round out Totoro’s belly.

: Fold the top pointed corner down to create the top of the head.

: Use a white pen or paper scraps to add the eyes and the distinctive "crescents" on his chest. Tonari no Totoro

: Fold small sections of the top corners back up at an angle to form the ears.

If you are writing a research or analysis paper, this structure covers the film's core themes of nature, childhood, and Shintoism. : Fold the side edges and the bottom

: Discuss how Totoro serves as a comforting presence for the sisters as they deal with their mother's illness and the anxiety of moving to a new home.

: Analyze the role of the giant Camphor tree and the "Mori no Nushi" (Forest Master). Discuss how the film portrays nature as something to be respected rather than conquered. : Fold small sections of the top corners

: Briefly introduce Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. State your thesis: The film uses the perspective of children to bridge the gap between the modern human world and the spiritual natural world.