{"id":2696,"date":"2025-10-24T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=2696"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:00:16","slug":"studio-ghibli-releases-new-totoro-porcelain-dolls-that-support-japanese-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=2696","title":{"rendered":"Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro porcelain dolls that support Japanese manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Esteemed plush toy maker brings over a century of tradition to three new Totoros.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the great things about Ghibli, outside of the movie sphere, is its willingness to support and champion local companies through its merchandise<\/strong>. Now, the studio has enlisted the help of Sekiguchi<\/strong>, a Japanese manufacturing company that\u2019s been in business since 1918. Though it specialises in stuffed toys, most famously with its line of Monchhichi dolls<\/strong>, Sekiguchi is now breaking new ground by creating a trio of Totoro porcelain dolls for Studio Ghibli.<\/p>\n

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The dolls can be purchased separately, starting with the Large Totoro<\/strong> (6,600 yen [US$43.29]), which measures approximately 10.8 centimetres (4.25 inches) in height, 8.5 centimetres in width and 7.8 centimetres in depth.<\/p>\n

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Though the grey Totoro is perhaps most well known to overseas fans of My Neighbour Totoro<\/strong>, here in Japan the studio likes to shine a spotlight on the two other Totoros that appear in the film, and this range depicts them beautifully.<\/p>\n

\u25bc The blue \u201cMedium Totoro<\/strong>\u201d (4,400 yen) measures 6.9 x 5 x 5.4 centimetres.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc And the white \u201cSmall Totoro<\/strong>\u201d (3,300 yen) measures 5 x 3.4 x 4 centimetres.<\/p>\n

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The round-eyed figurines have such a charming, whimsical ambience to them that it\u2019s difficult to choose a favourite. Sensing that might be the case, the studio is giving us the option to purchase them all as a three-piece set, priced at 14,300 yen.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc These dolls are cute from every angle, including the rear.<\/p>\n

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Although the set doesn\u2019t represent any savings compared to purchasing them separately, it does mean you can purchase them all at the click of a button at the online store, and you can rest assured that you can own them all without the fear of one of them selling out.<\/p>\n

\u25bc Because items this cute are known to sell out within days of being released.<\/p>\n

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Whether you purchase them as a trio or individually, each Totoro comes with its own box, which is perfect for storing or gift-giving.<\/p>\n

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The dolls will bring warmth and joy to your home, fitting in perfectly with any type of interior.<\/p>\n

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The dolls were released on 24 October, and can be purchased at the studio\u2019s Donguri Kyowakoku retail chain and online through the links below.<\/p>\n

Source: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a><\/em>
\nTop image: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a><\/em>
\nInsert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1<\/a>, 2<\/a>, 3<\/a>, 4<\/a>)<\/em>
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