A new live-action television adaptation of Eiko Kadono’s Kiki’s Delivery Service novels is officially in production. No release date has been announced yet.
The series is being developed through a collaboration between BBC Studios Kids & Family, Wheel in Motion, and Kadokawa. It will consist of 10 episodes, each running approximately 30 minutes. Screenwriter Irena Brignull (The Boxtrolls) is attached to the project.
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Originally published in 1985, Kiki’s Delivery Service follows Kiki, a young witch who leaves home to begin an independent life and starts a flying delivery service with her cat, Jiji.
The novels previously inspired the acclaimed 1989 animated film by Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki, as well as a Japanese live-action film released in 2014 and several stage productions.
GKIDS describes the anime:
Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.
It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.
Source: Variety
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