What Is the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro?

The Catbus (Nekobasu) is a beloved creature from Studio Ghibli's film My Neighbor Totoro. It is a bus-like, six-legged feline covered in fur, with twelve wheels underneath its body. Large enough to carry dozens of passengers, it can travel at high speed.

The Catbus first appears when it speeds past Satsuki and Mei as they walk home, heading into the forest. It serves as a magical mode of transportation and remains one of the film's most iconic characters.