First Time Watching *My Neighbor Totoro (1988)* Reaction and Commentary

[@AceB24]

its a combination of social anxiety and intimidation of why we "freeze." that and the fact we dont want to make an azz out of ourselves, but wind up becoming said azz for the awkwardness. btw the accent lighting with the rest of the fit looked awesome. attn to detail 10/10

[@MandyMooMovies]

Lol I guess that makes sense. Thanks for watching Ace!

[@AceB24]

@@MandyMooMovies listen, lol at least this was the thought process as a youngster. We get older n we stop "caring" bc we lose 100 percent of the shots we don't take.

[@Mark-Elf]

18:33 This is a "mosquito net" used to sleep comfortably without being bitten by mosquitoes that thrive in Japan during the summer. It has a tradition in Japan dating back to the aristocracy's use a thousand years ago.😊

[@mevb]

I recommend watching Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (or just Ponyo in the US), which is my favorite Ghibli movie. It's about a little goldfish girl named Ponyo who befriends and falls in love with five-year old Sosuke. In order to stay with him, she expose herself to her dad, the wizard Fujimoto's potions, to become human. Though doing so causes an imbalance in nature, including a tsunami floods the town where Sosuke lives. It's up to Ponyo and Sosuke to prove their love to save the world from terrible consequences.

[@昼寝-p4y]

Glad you chose the Japanese voice. I am sorry but I was shocked that the dubbed American version just sounded like a loud child's voice. In Japan, there are many scenes where both adults and children watch anime naturally, but I learned only after going abroad that Japan is the only country like this.

[@MandyMooMovies]

That's interesting I didn't know that. Thank you for sharing :)

[@Eszra]

There are two dubs. The current one is awful. The original dub is much better.

[@ft2bme]

I’m not the *best* to be commenting on this, but as a Japanese American with no sisters, my understanding is that it was very normal in Japanese families for dads to bathe with their daughters until the daughters were about 12 or so, so Satsuki’s probably getting close to the limit here. I don’t know if this is still normal in Japan or not. I didn’t bathe with my daughter ever. Really appreciate you using the native audio track, because I just love hearing different languages in movies. I even used the Spanish soundtrack on movies like Encanto; it just feels more legit to me.

[@laurainathunderstorm]

Not Japanese or Asian at all but my family used to bathe together all the time till I was like 7 or 8, the main reason is we couldn't really afford hot water 4 different times a day but it was also a fun way to bond while doing something some children aren't really fond of. Also if you're a single parent with very young daughters that as we see aren't really careful, taking the time to take a bath alone would give them time to get into all kinds of trouble while you're not looking, so it's best to keep an eye on them.

[@ft2bme]

@@laurainathunderstorm I never thought about the hot water-saving aspect. That’s a very good point.

[@Byrvurra]

It's normal. It was definitely normal in 1958 which is roughly when this film takes place. Japan has a whole social bathing culture and it is not uncommon for families to bathe together. Honestly for a lot of the same reasons @laurainathunderstorm mentioned, saving water, bonding experience. They don't have all the same hang ups about nudity as we do in the west, in general. To the extent that they do, it's behavior they learned from us lol.

[@StandUpComedyFan28m]

Lovely as ever, Mandy!

[@knytestorme]

Sadly, even at 53 I have no answer for you as to why guys are often unable to speak around someone that are crushing on....best answer would be fear of saying something stupid and giving a reason for insta-rejection. Also "She's a rebellious and stubborn girl", so channel name change to Mandy Mei coming soon? :D For anime series, of you want to get in to one that also has movies, Madoka Magical Girl is highly recommended here

[@MandyMooMovies]

lol Mandy Mei is hilarious XD I added Madoka Magical Girl to my list :) Hope you are doing well!

[@knytestorme]

@@MandyMooMovies I'm doing great apart from work. Summer is finally starting down here so nice to have warm weather again. Hope things are going great on your end with not too much stress happening with holidays coming up

[@MandyMooMovies]

@knytestorme just rollin with the punches over here lol 🎄 happy holidays

[@knytestorme]

@@MandyMooMovies happy holidazys to you, hope things take an upswing for you (and not an uppercut :D) and that family and friends spoil you as much as you deserve on xmas

[@robovike]

I just went ahead and clicked the Like immediately because what sort of soulless ghoul would have a negative reaction to this amazing classic. Master Miyazaki's universe is where I'd like to be 24/7.

[@rafaelcolt7438]

Um dos melhores filmes que eu já vi :3 (Portuguese, translated to english: One of the best films I've ever seen.)

[@MandyMooMovies]

I agree, this movie was brilliant. Thank you for watching with me:)

[@michaelvincent4280]

My problem is getting the adults to stop and take time to watch Anime films and programs with their kids, to see what they are getting out of it and why they love it so. If you have trouble getting your older kids to converse with you, watch the thing they enjoy so much, and start asking questions; you'll discover that you are Amoure'd with these stories too. And the kids won't stop talking.

[@MandyMooMovies]

Very good point :) I agree with you. Thanks for watching!

[@UnableToWin]

fun reaction :) I hope you will react to more studio gibili films! Howls moving castle, spirited away, grave of the fireflies!!!

[@dragonborn6960]

talking bath with your kids is normal in Asia i am a 29 year married old man if my wife is busy with cooking it's my mom or dad still wash my back and hair 😂.. i have given bath to nephews my neighbour kid my sister in law kids my wife and me would wash them during vist to lake or river ,because kids would play too much in lake won't wash properly.. we don't find it weird since every one in village know each other's for generations...

[@blingshininglight4168]

There is some dark theory about this movie and I can't get over that cus it make sense

[@MrKmoconne]

Gunslininger girl was such a sad anime, I don't know how to feel about it.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Uh-oh, trying again? Well, fingers crossed that this time it stays up (and monetized)!

[@MandyMooMovies]

🤞🤞🤞🤞 I hope so! Only 200 people got to see the last one! And it's so good!

[@JustGrowingUp84]

@@MandyMooMovies It really is!

[@shardonayM]

Im confused by the thumbnail, it’s like a combination of the two girls

[@trafalgardwaterlaw9222]

почему американцы такие пугливые в плане во всём. вам показали неизвестное животное Тоторо. а все поголовно говорят слово scary or kill. что происходит в вашем сознании? вы ещё скажите что Россию боитесь... Люди уймитесь, вам не кого боятся. rus comment

[@aranerem5569]

Hello Mandy

[@MandyMooMovies]

HEY HEY! How are things?

[@aranerem5569]

@@MandyMooMovies I'm doing good

[@juaneliasartaviamoya966]

You must react to: "Anna Russell, wagner ring cycle". You will LOVE HER

[@MandyMooMovies]

OOOO I will check it out! Thank you

[@arpankarki7814]

In few things she is so ignorant.. it is a bit offensive...

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Why can't you pronounce the name of this film is truly shocking

[@vicegamer6944]

Her sister isn’t missing. Mei is on her back.

[@johankaewberg8162]

My dark fan interpretation is that the mother is terminally ill, probably TBC. That certainly adds a layer.

[@Byrvurra]

She has spinal tuberculosis, just like Hayao Miyazaki's mother did. This movie is loosely autobiographical, except instead of two boys it's two girls.