‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live-Action Series Set at BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion

BBC Studios, Kadokawa, and production company Wheel in Motion have announced a live-action series adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1989 animated film *Kiki’s Delivery Service*. The project marks the first major live-action TV remake of a Studio Ghibli property, diverging from the original’s animated style while retaining its core story.

Coverage highlights the collaboration between BBC Studios and Kadokawa, the studio behind the film’s original production. Outlets including *Variety*, *Deadline*, and *Televisual* emphasize the series’ potential to introduce Miyazaki’s work to new audiences, though details on casting, production timeline, or platform remain unspecified. *GamesRadar+* notes the adaptation’s departure from the anime’s visual aesthetic as a key distinction.

Next steps depend on official announcements from BBC Studios or Kadokawa, particularly regarding casting, filming locations, and distribution. The series’ approach to balancing the original’s whimsy with live-action realism will likely shape fan and critical reactions.