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The podcast discusses the connection between the beloved film "My Neighbor Totoro" and the real-life Sayama Incident. The film, produced by Studio Ghibli, follows two sisters who encounter magical creatures in the countryside. The Sayama Incident involved the kidnapping and tragic death of Yoshimi Nakata, with her sister Yosha also taking her own life. The podcast explores the similarities between the film's storyline and the real-life events, such as the portrayal of death and the location of the film's setting. The connection between the two continues to intrigue, although definitive answers are elusive. Hi there, this is Kiyaan from 2.12 and welcome to my podcast, The Toon Taboos. So I'm willing to bet that many of you would have heard this tune from your childhood days from watching the heartwarming film, My Neighbor Totoro. It's a classic animated Japanese film produced by the world-renowned studio Ghibli. It revolves around two sisters, Chatsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside to be near their sick mother. There, they encounter magical beings like Totoro, a gentle forest bird amidst their adventures. But here's where it gets interesting. There's a surprising connection to a tragic real-life event, the Sayama Incident. A handful of details in this cherished film are proof that it was made in relation to the incident. Today, we're diving into the conspiracies of My Neighbor Totoro while exploring its ties to a darker piece of history. On May 1st, 1963, Yoshimi Nakata from Tokorozawa, a city in Japan, was kidnapped on her 16th birthday and a ransom of 200,000 yen was asked for a release. Her sister, Yoshita, delivered the money in hopes of seeing her sister, but to no avail. Three days later, Yoshi's body was found dead in the alley of her farm. Devastated, her grief-stricken sister, Yosha, tragically took her own life. Although many might wonder how such a horrifying real-life event can be tied to such a cherished animated film, there is concrete evidence that might prove otherwise. In Japanese mythology, Totoros are considered gods of death, and if you can see them, you are in hell. In principle, this shows that both May and Satsuki, like Yoshi and Yosha, have passed away. In the film, May goes missing and a flipper is found in a pond, which supposedly implies that she has drowned. In theory, Satsuki goes to look for her and, rocked with grief, opens death's door, emulating Yosha's suicide. As we dive deeper into these conspiracy theories, another detail in the movie stands out. Its location. The house from the film is in Sayama City, which is located right next to Tokorozawa City. This explains the My Neighbor part, doesn't it? Lastly, Satsuki's name translates to May in Japanese, which is the exact month when the Sayama Incident took place. There are two main coincidences, don't you think? Summing up today's podcast, the Sayama Incident's tie to My Neighbor Totoro sparks ongoing interest, though answers remain elusive. Yet, it's undeniable that both the actual event and the cherished movie continue to leave an everlasting impression. Thank you.