Totoro is a character created by Hayao Miyazaki for the 1988 movie "My Neighbor Totoro". The character is a mixture of several animals, including owls, cats, and raccoon dogs. The film is about two young sisters who move to the countryside and encounter Totoro, a forest spirit. There have been some conspiracy theories that suggest the film is based on a famous murder case called "The Sayama Incident," but these theories have been debunked. Totoro has become a cultural icon and is recognized as one of the most popular characters in Japanese animation.