Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyûbin)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" A young witch named Kiki is now 13 years old. She is still a little green and plenty headstrong, but also resourceful, imaginative, and determined. With her trusty cat named Jiji by her side, she's ready to take on the world, or at least the quaintly European seaside village she's chosen as her new home. Kiki's Delivery Service was released in Japan on July 29, 1989, by the Toei Company. It was the first Studio Ghibli film to be successful on initial release, grossing a total of ¥4.3 billio"

Watched in 2023 (121 movies items)

"25.12"

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki (7 movies items)

" "We each need to find our own inspiration, Kiki. Sometimes it's not easy." Written by Hayao Miyazaki Music by Joe Hisaishi Cinematography by Shigeo Sugimura Editing by Takeshi Seyama"

My Favorite Films of 1989 (25 movies items)

" "We each need to find our own inspiration, Kiki. Sometimes it's not easy." Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Written by Hayao Miyazaki Music by Joe Hisaishi Cinematography by Shigeo Sugimura Editing by Takeshi Seyama"

A delightful little gem

“Like I said with Nausicaa, Kiki's Delivery Service for me isn't quite a top 5 of my favourite Ghibli movies, it makes for a solid position in my top 10. It is a beautiful film, light-hearted and entertaining with very little to criticise really. The story is simple yet very imaginative, the dialogue is good and the pacing is well judged. My favourite assets of Kiki's Delivery Service are the animation, music and characters. The animation as you would expect is gorgeous especially in the colours, and the music is stunning. The characters are unique, likable and always engaging, I have to say Kiki is one of my favourite protagonists ever in a Ghibli movie and I mean that. Overall, lovely and delightful. 9.5/10 Bethany Cox” read more