Former Studio Ghibli Executive Says Hayao Miyazaki Was Talked Into Making a Totoro Sequel Because of the Catbus

A little-known My Neighbor Totoro sequel exists because Hayao Miyazaki was reminded how much he enjoyed drawing the Catbus. According to former Studio Ghibli executive Steve Alpert, the legendary filmmaker initially needed some convincing before agreeing to make Mei and the Baby Cat Bus, a short film that expanded the world of the 1988 classic. The revelation comes from Alpert’s recent appearance on The Anime Business, where he discussed his years working with Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. The episode features…