Kiki's Delivery Service Timeline ( Real )

literature
1985

Publication of the original Kiki's Delivery Service novel

The original novel 'Kiki's Delivery Service' by Eiko Kadono is published in Japan, which later inspires the animated film.

film_release
July 29, 1989

Release of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service film

Studio Ghibli releases the animated film 'Kiki's Delivery Service' directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which becomes a beloved classic in animation.

film_localization
February 16, 1998

English dubbed version of Kiki's Delivery Service released

An English-language dubbed version of the film is released, expanding its audience worldwide.

media_release
July 16, 2013

Blu-ray release of Kiki's Delivery Service internationally

The film is released in high-definition Blu-ray format, increasing accessibility to new audiences and collectors.

Kiki's Delivery Service Timeline ( Fictional )

rite_of_passage
Year 0, Month 1, Day 1

Kiki's 13th Birthday and Witch Tradition

Kiki turns 13, the age when witches traditionally leave their homes for a year to live independently and develop their skills.

departure
Year 0, Month 1, Day 2

Kiki Leaves Home

Kiki departs from her family to start her year of independent witch life in a new city.

arrival
Year 0, Month 1, Day 2

Arrival in New City

Kiki arrives in the bustling port city where she plans to establish herself and make a living.

meeting
Year 0, Month 1, Day 3

Meeting Osono and Starting Delivery Service

Kiki meets Osono, who offers her a place to stay and encourages her to start a delivery service using her flying ability.

business_start
Year 0, Month 1, Day 5

Beginning of Kiki's Delivery Service Operations

Kiki launches her delivery service using her broom and begins gaining customers around the city.

friendship
Year 0, Month 1, Day 7

Kiki Befriends Tombo

Kiki meets Tombo, a boy interested in aviation, who becomes her friend and admirer.

conflict
Year 0, Month 2, Day 10

Kiki Loses Her Flying Ability

Under stress and self-doubt, Kiki temporarily loses her ability to fly.

support
Year 0, Month 2, Day 12

Kiki Supports Ursula

Kiki visits Ursula, a painter living in the forest, and in doing so reconnects with her own confidence.

resolution
Year 0, Month 2, Day 14

Kiki Regains Flying Ability

Kiki regains her flying ability after regaining self-confidence and overcoming her insecurities.

heroic_act
Year 0, Month 2, Day 15

Rescue of Tombo

Using her regained flying skill, Kiki rescues Tombo from a dangerous accident during a festival.

integration
Year 0, Month 2, Day 16

Kiki's Integration into City Community

Following her heroic act, Kiki is embraced by the city’s residents and secures her place in the community.