Totoro Forest Project

Animators, comic book artist and illustrators from around the world are donating work in support of the Totoro Forest Project, an international charity effort to preserve the Sayama Forest sanctuary outside Tokyo (nicknamed "Totoro Forest" because it was location that inspired Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film My Neighbor Totoro). Miyazaki has been actively involved in preserving the land for over a decade, and established the Totoro Forest Foundation as an ongoing effort to save the forest from urban sprawl. How exciting that so many artists have donated work to support a forest that most have never seen! The gallery is extensive and full of wonderful things. Environmental gestures aside, it's quite a testament to how deeply Miyazaki is appreciated. Pixar will auction off the art in September. [via Drawn!]