Ghibli classic Kiki's Delivery Service getting new live-action adaptation

Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service is being developed as a live-action television series. BBC Studios Kids & Family, Wheel in Motion and Kadokawa Corporation are partnering to bring it to the screen. The series will adapt the first book in Eiko Kadono's 1985 novel series and is currently planned for 10 half-hour episodes.

The 1989 film adaptation, considered one of Studio Ghibli's best, follows Kiki, a young witch setting out on her own with her talking cat Jiji; in a new town she opens a courier business while growing more independent. The story explores adolescent loneliness and creativity, and the moment where Kiki learns to fly again is one of the best scenes from any of Ghibli's works.

"Kiki is one of fiction’s great girl characters and I’m thrilled to be part of bringing her to life in this new adaptation," series writer Irena Brignull said (via Variety).

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