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Kiki, a 13-year-old witch-in-training, must spend a year living on her own in a distant town in order to become a full-fledged witch. Leaving her family and friends, Kiki undertakes this tradition when she flies out into the open world atop her broomstick with her black cat Jiji. As she settles down in the coastal town of Koriko, Kiki struggles to adapt and ends up wandering the streets with no place to stay—until she encounters Osono, who offers Kiki boarding in exchange for making deliveries for her small bakery. Before long, Kiki decides to open her own courier service by broomstick, beginning her journey to independence.
In attempting to find her place among the townsfolk, Kiki brings wi...
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How old is Kiki in Kiki's Delivery Service?
Kiki is 13 years old when she leaves home for her witch training year. In Hayao Miyazaki's 1989 Studio Ghibli film, she settles in the seaside city of Koriko with her black cat Jiji.
Is Kiki's Delivery Service based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Eiko Kadono's 1985 children's novel. Miyazaki's film changes and expands parts of the story, especially around Kiki's loss of confidence and creative burnout.
Who made the music for Kiki's Delivery Service?
Joe Hisaishi composed the score for Kiki's Delivery Service. His music is part of the same long-running Studio Ghibli collaboration that also includes films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.
Why does Jiji stop talking to Kiki?
In the film, Jiji's silence is tied to Kiki's shaken confidence and changing relationship with childhood. The Japanese and Disney English versions have been discussed differently by fans because the ending handles Jiji's voice in notably different ways.
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