Kiki's Delivery Service May 2026

The story follows 13-year-old , a witch-in-training who must follow tradition by leaving home for a year of independent study. Settling in the fictional seaside city of Koriko—inspired by European locations like Visby, Sweden—she establishes a delivery business using her only magical skill: flying on a broomstick. Jiji : Kiki's sarcastic black cat and constant companion.

: An introverted artist living in the woods who becomes a mentor to Kiki during her most difficult period. Core Themes Kiki's Delivery Service

: The kind, pregnant owner of a bakery who provides Kiki with a home and a base for her business. The story follows 13-year-old , a witch-in-training who

: It was the first Ghibli film to become a major hit upon release, grossing approximately ¥4.3 billion ($31 million) and becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for 1989. : An introverted artist living in the woods