Kiki's Delivery Service

About Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) blends adventure, drama and fantasy by Studio Ghibli and Studio Hibari (1989). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime.

More of the story: Landing in a far-off metropolis, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and starts a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Jiji (Rei Sakuma) and Kiki (Minami Takayama) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Ghibli and Studio Hibari, which means the visual identity of Kiki's Delivery Service follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A community score of 8.1/10 puts it among the better-received adventure titles. On the casting side, Rei Sakuma voicing Jiji gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1989, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.