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Unfortunately I watched the dub. I want to strangle the guy who voiced the cat.

Other than, classic Ghibli as usual. Nothing stands out spectacularly in this anime, it's not trying to be epic or about anything high-brow; just a simple tale about moving out, adjusting to a new life and becoming independant.

Airships are bad. Stay away from them.

Sad the very same person who voiced Jiji in the english dub was murdered before this was released, but that's beside the point.

This is my 2nd favorite anime of all time, and equal with my favorite movie of all time. All together, I've seen the film around a dozen times over the years, the majority of those with the English dub, which is far more memorable than the Japanese track, managing to enhance the experience and add some more lines for Jiji.

This movie is, overall, perfect in every way and has earned it's special place in my heart.

Good story, I can't believe it was aired in 1989! This is because I have already seen Ponyo story, which was aired 1 year ago, and wasn't impressed at all.

I can't find it! :( :( :(

It's good in Japanese. Kiki looks like that one Shazuki girl ow whatever her name is from My Neighbor Tottoro.

A deceptively great movie and one of Miyazaki's best if you ask me.

Although not the best Miyazaki work in my opinion, it was a cute and charming story. Jiji, the black cat, was adorable xD and my favorite character was definetely the silent Baker. This anime does have a nice and warming atmosphere, it's a nice break.



Miyazaki art is fantastic, although it is true that almost all his girls from the 80's look the same, from Nausica (82) to Kiki (89), that's a fact, not that it bothers me.

That was a very sweet movie :)
The story wasn't really extraordinary but the old settings and sweet and childish made this movie very enjoyable.

8/10 for me.

I thought it was cute. My two kids absolutely loved it!

I listened to both the Japanese and English versions, and although I consider myself closer to a purist than not, I really loved Phil Hartman's Jiji. Yes his voice is radically different from his Japanese counterpart (who is female by the way) so I could see why extreme purists would hate it, but I can't help it since I just love Phil Hartman's snarky sarcastic tone of voice and superb comedic timing.

One of the things that I hate most about dubs is when they either change major dialogue by taking it out, or adding it where it wasn't before. But again I liked most of Hartman's improvised lines. So yeah, he must have really done something right if he can make an exception to my rule.

It's a real tragedy that Phil is no longer with us, as Im sure he would have done a fantastic job on other dubs and improved the quality of English dubs in general.

This movie wasn't boring but though not exciting either but its sweet cute nature makes in enjoyable to watch.

I'm pleasantly surprised that they showed this on the TV in finland. Anime on the TV here isn't an everyday occurrence. I would've preferred the japanese version though, but this is good enough.

Check the japanese dub's theme song at least. The english dub changes it.

I love Jiji~! XD
Anyway, I love the movie~
Truly a creation of Hayao Miyazaki.
I think I'm loving Ghibli films now. ♥

This is probably the best Miyazaki movie I've seen this far (And yes I have seen Princess Mononoke).

8/10 from me.

Actually the finnish dub keeps the theme song with its original language.

Watched it again today. Still good.

Absolutely loved this movie. The world is so interesting and felt so refreshing. I found every aspect of it enjoyable and remember thinking the whole time watching the film "too bad this isn't a 24 episode series". You can't help but like Kiki and root for her as she tries to gain independence and establish herself as a witch. I even liked all the minor characters - even the girl at the party, I guess I didn't like her character per se but I still felt she was needed. I would've loved to see the world expanded on. Definitely a masterpiece. I gave it a 10/10.

I love all studio ghibli films, and this is one of their best. I have watched this multiple and it never gets old.

Pretty solid film. I had no idea that Phil Hartman did voice work in this, having watched the Japanese version, so it was a surprise to come in here and see discussion about him. Anyway, it was a simple message about growing up, moving out, and coming into your own.

My favorite thing is how Kiki losing her magic was a metaphor for things like Writer's Block and the like. Sometimes you just have trouble doing activities that are usually second nature, just take a break, do something else for a change of pace, and come back. You may appreciate it more.

8/10.

and Kiki found her future husband the end ~