Kiki's Delivery Service

But, first, here's the weather forecast.

Skies are clearing up,

thanks to a high-pressure front

moving in from the mountains.

Mild winds will be

blowing in from the west,

pushing the clouds out by this evening.

There'll be a beautiful full moon

lighting up the sky,

so if you have been planning

something special,

tonight might be the night.

Tomorrow also looks good

with clear skies and sun.

Jiji, wake up. Tonight's the night.

Hey, Mom.

Hi, Miss Dora.

Hey, Mom, it's gonna be clear tonight.

And guess what?

The radio says there'll be a full moon.

Did you borrow your father's radio

again without asking?

Don't worry. He doesn't mind.

Please excuse me, Miss Dora.

Mom, it's a perfect midnight

for me to leave home.

You mean tonight?

Next month is what you told me.

Yeah. But the next full moon

might be on a cloudy night.

And I want to leave

on the perfect midnight.

Huh? But, Kiki... Wait.

My, oh, my. What's this all about?

It's one of our oldest customs

that when a witch turns 13,

she has to leave home for a year

to begin her training.

Your little baby is 13?

My goodness, but time flies so quickly.

I know. She seems so young

to be leaving home now.

I remember very well

the exact day you arrived in this town.

A little girl flew down from the sky

on her broomstick.

And I was certain she was much

too young to hold such an important job

as resident witch.

Yes, but I could fly.

Kiki barely knows how to do that.

And I have had no time

to teach her how to mix potions like me.

Hmm. Young people are all the same.

They all want to do something different.

But I hope you at least get to teach her

the potion that cures my rheumatism.

Hurry up! We always said we'd leave

on the perfect night. Didn't we?

Uh-uh. Our plan was that we would

stick around for another month

and play it safe. I like that plan.

And if we put it off for a month,

and I find some wonderful boyfriend,

then what'll we do?

Come on, Jiji.

I'm gonna put my paws together

and pray you're not serious.

Of course I am.

You know, ever since I turned 13,

I've been excited about making this trip.

There. Dad.

Dad. Guess what?

I've decided to leave tonight.

- You're going away?

- Yeah. There's a full moon.

Well, yeah, but what happened

to the camping trip

we were supposed to take

this weekend?

Sorry, Dad.

Uh! Kiki, Wait.

Yeah, I'll expect you then. Thanks.

Hi, Mom, it's me. I wanted to make sure

you knew that Kiki is leaving tonight.

Yes, midnight.

Very pretty.

Lilac would look prettier on me,

or white.

Witches have worn this color

for a very long time, Kiki.

Oh, Mom. I look really dumb.

It's not really important

what color your dress is.

What matters is the heart inside.

Well, I'm gonna be

the very best witch that I can be, Mom.

And I know having a good heart

is important.

Just follow your heart and keep smiling.

Yeah.

And be sure to write home

as soon as you're settled.

Okay.

Dad. Oh, can I please take the radio?

Mom, didn't you say

I could have the radio?

Yay!

- All right. It's yours already.

- Thank you.

Well, now, you certainly look

very grown-up, my little princess.

Ta-da!

You look just like your mother

when she was young.

I'm glad about that.

Dad, can you lift me up high,

like when I was little?

Well...

I don't know.

Here we go!

How come you never told me

you were growing up so fast?

If things don't work out,

you can always come home.

And come back a failure?

Will you write us

if you have the time?

Mmm-hmm.

After all, she is a baby.

Aren't you worried about Kiki

living in a big city all alone?

Of course, they are.

But Kiki will be just fine.

- You're gonna find a city by the ocean?

- Or maybe a town?

Uh-huh. That's what I'm hoping anyway.

Wow! You're gonna have

such a good time.

I'm so jealous. You'll have so much fun.

But I'm not going just for a good time.

In order to be a good witch,

I have to train a year away from home.

Yeah. Be sure to tell that to the boys.

Kiki, it's time.

Okay.

That's the broom

you're going to be leaving on?

Yup. I just made it this morning

all by myself.

Honey, it's too small to be really safe.

I'd rather you took my broom.

I know it better.

- But, Mom, that one's so old.

- And that's why it's good.

You can rely on it time after time

in any kind of weather.

Now, Kiki, do this for me, please.

But I put so much work into this one.

Right, Jiji?

Your broom is nice,

but let's take your mother's.

You're no help.

Now, Kiki,

can't you make yourself another

fine broom when you get settled down?

Mmm-hmm.

Be careful.

- You be strong. Okay?

- I will.

Bye, Kiki.

- Fly safely.

- Go get 'em!

Go, Kiki. Go, Kiki. Go, Kiki.

Go, Kiki. Go, Kiki. Go, Kiki. Go!

Aim your broomstick.

May our little baby be well

and have a safe trip.

I'm going to miss

the wonderful sound of those bells.

Mmm-hmm.

- Where are we going?

- I'm headed south to see the ocean.

Jiji, climb up and turn on the radio.

I don't think I can handle it.

Can you do it?

Hey. Good evening.

It was.

You're new, aren't you?

Yup! How'd you guess?

I just left home tonight.

Mmm-hmm. Would you mind

turning off that radio?

- I prefer to fly without being distracted.

- Oh. Yeah, sure.

Could you tell me? Is it really hard

to get settled into a brand new city?

Oh, yes. A lot can go wrong.

But since my skill is fortune-telling,

I can handle anything.

- Fortune-telling?

- Yes. I tell fortunes about love.

Wow!

And what exactly is your skill?

Um. Well, I haven't really decided

that yet.

Ah. Well, I'm nearly finished

with my training period.

I'm going home soon

to show off my new skills.

- That's my town down there.

- It's so big!

Yes, to you I'm sure it looks big.

- I hope you don't have too tough a time.

- Thanks.

Ciao!

Jeez, what a snob.

And did you see that cat?

What's my skill?

What are we gonna do?

We can't stay up!

Hold on!

We better rest here until it's dry.

- Won't we get in trouble?

- Not if nobody finds us.

I'm soaked through down to the bone.

Hello?

Mmm. This smells great.

Oops! Sorry. We didn't mean

to fall asleep in your breakfast.

Wow!

Jiji, you've gotta come see the ocean.

It's beautiful.

Big deal. It's just a big puddle of water.

Look. Up ahead.

How lovely.

- I wonder if they have a witch there.

- Oh, great.

Ready, set, go!

Hold on.

You okay back there?

Wow!

This is just the kind of place

I've always imagined.

Wow! A clock tower.

Look at this city. A place like this

would be great to live in.

But there may be some witches

living here already.

And there may not be.

Look at how many people there are.

Too many, if you ask me.

Bless my hourglass.

It's a real, live witch.

Good morning.

- Do any witches live in this town?

- Why...

Nobody's seen one around here

in a long time.

That's great. Our trip is over.

We're staying right here.

- Thanks, mister. Bye.

- No problem.

- Tell me we're not landing down there.

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