KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE 4K Digital Remaster To Play In Japanese Cinemas

Following a North American theatrical run this past Spring, the 4K Digital Remaster of Studio Ghibli's classic KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyūbin, 1989) will receive a limited IMAX release in Japan starting June 19th, with a 2-week nationwide run kicking off July 3rd.

● Introduction

Since its release in 1989, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE—a timeless masterpiece directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli—has remained a beloved classic. Based on the children's novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono, this animated feature tells the story of Kiki, a 13-year-old girl of witch lineage. Following witch tradition, she leaves her hometown with her black cat companion, Jiji, to begin life in an unfamiliar town as part of her training to become a full-fledged witch. Although she begins this new chapter filled with high hopes, things do not always go as planned. The film depicts her personal growth as she encounters a variety of people along the way.

While delicately portraying the nuanced emotions of an adolescent girl, the film also captivates audiences with elements unique to director Hayao Miyazaki’s style—such as dynamic scenes of Kiki flying through the sky on her broomstick and the stunning beauty of the townscape, which evokes the atmosphere of a European city. It is a masterpiece that has long held a special place in the hearts of viewers.

In this 4K digital remaster, every detail of the video is clearer, and the emotional expressions of Kiki, the cute movements of her black cat Jiji, the beautiful cityscape, and action scenes such as the exhilarating flight scene are even more prominent. In particular, when screening in IMAX, the high-definition images and clear sound projected on a large screen create an immersive feeling that makes you feel as if you have stepped into the world of the story, allowing you to experience a fresh impression as if you were seeing this work for the first time.

● KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (4K Digital Remaster) Japanese Release Details

IMAX Screening Release Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 (Limited Run)
Nationwide Expanded Screening / Dolby Cinema Screening Release Date: Friday, July 3, 2026 (Limited Two-Week Run)

Theater List: https://eigakan.org/theaterpage/schedule

*While 4K DCPs will be provided for screenings, depending on each theater’s equipment, the film may be screened in 2K converted format.

Voice Cast
Kiki: Minami Takayama
Jiji: Rei Sakuma
Tomboi: Kappei Yamaguchi
Madame: Haruko Kato
Osono: Keiko Toda　

Staff

Original Work: Eiko Kadono (Published by Fukuinkan Shoten)
Producer, Screenplay, and Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producer: Toru Hara
Music: Joe Hisaishi
Theme Song: “Embraced In Softness” Performed by Yumi Arai (Alpha Records) Original Soundtrack (Tokuma Japan)

A Joint Production of Tokuma Shoten, Yamato Transport, and Nippon Television Network Corporation
Production: Studio Ghibli
Distribution: Toho

© 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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About Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and is one of the most successful and well-respected animation studios in the world. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators, and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Miyazaki and Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s films have been praised for their originality, dazzling animation, and epic storytelling. The films have become a beloved part of Japanese popular culture, and have garnered worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Hayao Miyazaki’s SPIRITED AWAY won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of 2002 and in 2005 Miyazaki was named one of “the most influential people” by Time Magazine.

About TOHO Co., Ltd.

TOHO Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful content for motion pictures, television, and theater. Founded in 1932, it remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include TOHO Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan.