Studio Ghibli GBL My Neighbor Totoro Nekobasu Catbus Sukajan, Limited Edition, Indigo Satin, Size L/XL (LL)

The Catbus of My Neighbor Totoro has always meant velocity, wonder and unseen pathways; on this GBL sukajan that energy is frozen mid-gale. Padded for winter and near unused, the jacket replaces the dragon of the Yokosuka tradition with childhood memory, and reads as collectible rather than childish.

The Piece

This GBL-produced sukajan interprets the whimsical velocity of My Neighbor Totoro (1988) through the Nekobasu, or Catbus, rendered as both transport and spirit, a creature suspended between folklore and motion. On a deep indigo satin ground, the Catbus runs in full stride across the back, its elongated body articulated in fine threadwork that captures motion and character alike.

The lettering reads “NEKOBASU”, “Running like a GALE” and “1988”. “NEKOBASU” arches above, the phrase beneath carries the wind-driven momentum of the film's dreamlike physics, and the year anchors the piece to the film's release like a date marker in a collector's archive. The typography is deliberate, the wind implied, and surrounding motifs stay restrained so the central figure dominates without congestion, setting this example apart from more densely composed Ghibli sukajan.

The palette of navy, cream and muted gold leans toward understated elegance. Sleeve embroidery carries macro-cross forest elements, and cream rib trim echoes vintage American souvenir jackets, balancing classic Japanese sukajan tradition with animation iconography.

This is not thin satin fast fashion. The polyester outer shell has a soft luster, the rayon lining gives interior drape, full padding provides cold-weather insulation, the ribbed cuffs and hem have stretch memory, YKK zipper hardware closes the front, and the dense thread embroidery resists fray. GBL's sukajan line is known for heavier body weight than standard anime merchandise, and this one is winter capable.

The sukajan silhouette began with postwar souvenir jackets worn by U.S. servicemen in Yokosuka and became a canvas for myth, rebellion, dragons and tigers. Here, in place of dragons, the Catbus; in place of mythology, childhood memory. Official GBL production, a limited drop that sold out, an iconic rather than secondary character, full embroidery coverage and clean condition give the piece its standing, and Catbus designs have long been favored over minor-character pieces.

Details

• Maker: GBL (Studio Ghibli official line)
• Model: My Neighbor Totoro “Nekobasu / Catbus” sukajan
• Line: My Neighbor Totoro (1988); limited edition
• Material: Outer: polyester 100% (satin); lining: rayon 100%; rib: acrylic 100%; padding: polyester 100%
• Color: Deep indigo ground; navy, cream and muted gold palette; cream rib trim
• Size: L / XL (LL)
• Hardware: YKK zipper
• Motifs: Full rear Catbus in motion; “NEKOBASU”, “Running like a GALE” and “1988” lettering; macro-cross forest elements on the sleeves

Condition

• Near unused, very good condition.
• Clean condition.

Authenticity & Care

Official GBL (Studio Ghibli) limited release; back embroidery carries the “NEKOBASU”, “Running like a GALE” and “1988” lettering. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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