Basa
Old maidservant serving the elderly lady
An old woman serving an elderly lady, who also has a mischievous side trying to secretly ride on Kiki's broom. She loves adventure but dislikes electricity.
Trivia
- She has a mischievous side where she tries to secretly ride on Kiki's broom.
- There is a depiction of her being afraid of electricity.
- A housekeeper who has served the old lady for a long time, becoming a warm supporting character in the story.
Alternate names
Ba-sa
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An old woman in old-fashioned clothing, somewhat petite. She has a gentle expression with an atmosphere reflecting her friendly and mischievous personality.
- Distinguishing features
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- Elderly wrinkles
- Slightly rounded body shape
- Gentle eyes
- Iconic items
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- Broom
- Maid uniform from the old lady's house
- Retro cardigan
- Basket bag
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- kind
- Detailed personality
- While having a strong sense of responsibility as a loyal servant to the elderly lady, she also possesses a childlike mischievous side, such as trying to secretly ride on Kiki's broom. She loves adventure but shows unique quirks like being scared of electricity.
- Keywords
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- kind
- mischievous
- loyal
- adventure-loving
- electricity-hater
- Talents
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- Compassion for people
- General housework
- Quick wit
- Skills
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- Demeanor as a housekeeper
- Cooking assistance
- Cleaning
- Motivation
- Devotion to the elderly lady and support for daily life
- Habits
- Mischievous tendency to try riding on Kiki's broom
History
- Backstory
- A housekeeper who has served the elderly lady for many years. She has heard stories about witches from her great-grandmother. In the story, she watches over Kiki's training and helps with town life.
- Debut date
- July 29, 1989
- Work title
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Media type
- Movie
Sneaking onto Kiki's broom
- Significant event
- Sneaking onto Kiki's broom
- Description
- An episode exists where she tries to ride Kiki's broom as her mischievous side, surprising others.
Supporting Kiki's delivery
- Significant event
- Supporting Kiki's delivery
- Description
- Depicted as a kind presence helping Kiki's delivery at the old lady's request.
Relationships
Media appearances
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989 film)
Movie / Supporting
Released in Japan on July 29, 1989
Voice cast and creators
Hiroko Seki
- Voice actor
- Hiroko Seki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Original theatrical version
Edie McClurg
- Voice actor
- Edie McClurg
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Disney English dub
Edie Mann
- Voice actor
- Edie Mann
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Streamline English dub
Eiko Kadono
- Creator name
- Eiko Kadono
- Role
- Original author
Katsuya Kondō
- Creator name
- Katsuya Kondō
- Role
- Character designer
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Licensee