Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Anime film · 103 min · Studio Ghibli · directed by Hayao Miyazaki
AdventureDramaFantasySlice of Life
Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an adventure-drama fantasy. This slice-of-life film follows a young witch, Kiki, as she leaves home to establish herself in a new city. She starts a flying delivery service, navigating the challenges of independence and self-discovery in an urban fantasy setting.
Kiki's Delivery Service screencaps & stills
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Kiki's Delivery Service in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Kiki, a young witch, embarks on a traditional year of independence away from home, accompanied by her talking black cat, Jiji. She journeys to a new city, where she intends to establish herself and hone her magical abilities. Her journey is driven by the necessity to fulfill her witch's tradition and find her place in an unfamiliar urban environment.
Upon arriving, Kiki utilizes her flying skills to start a delivery service. The story follows her as she navigates the challenges of self-sufficiency, responsibility, and fitting into a new community. At stake is Kiki's ability to mature, develop her unique identity, and successfully complete her coming-of-age journey as a witch.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Script
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Character design
- Katsuya Kondou
- Animation
- Yoshifumi Kondou
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Voice
- Minami Takayama as Kiki
Where to watch Kiki's Delivery Service
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Kiki's Delivery Service colour palette
The main colours across the whole film, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Kiki's Delivery Service happens
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Kiki's Delivery Service background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Castle in the Sky 1986
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
Questions about Kiki's Delivery Service
Who made Kiki's Delivery Service?
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, from a script by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Kiki's Delivery Service?
Netflix and Max list Kiki's Delivery Service. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Kiki's Delivery Service?
Fans most often recommend Flying Witch, Spirited Away, Little Witch Academia, Mary and the Witch's Flower. In look: My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Castle in the Sky.
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