Clock Tower Old Man
Koriko's clock tower caretaker and one of the few people who understands Kiki
Serves as the caretaker of Koriko's clock tower and is one of the few people who shows understanding toward Kiki. He teaches her that there are almost no witches in the town and supports Kiki's life in Koriko.
Quotes
- Witches are rare these days
- Lately, I haven't seen any (witches) at all
Trivia
- One of the few people in Koriko who knows of witches' existence.
- During the airship crisis, stayed in the clock tower to try to help Tombo.
- The person who first spoke to Kiki.
- Voiced by Chusha Nishimura.
- Plays an important role in keeping the town's time.
Alternate names
Clock Tower Caretaker
Koriko's Old Man
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly man who is somewhat small in stature. Short hair streaked with white, wearing work clothes or modest attire for managing the clock tower. Calm atmosphere with gentle eyes.
- Distinguishing features
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- Gray-streaked hair
- Aged facial features
- Gentle and kind expression
- Iconic items
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- Clock tower key
- Work hat
- Clock repair tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sympathizer
- Detailed personality
- Gentle and kind personality. Warmly watches over Kiki and possesses a tolerant heart that quietly accepts the town's changes. Modest, yet kind and shows understanding toward Kiki and those around him.
- Keywords
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- Gentle
- Kind
- Generous
- Sympathizer
- Serene
- Honest
- Motto
- Cherish the good old things and watch over the changing town.
- Talents
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- Years of clock repair knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of the town's history
- Calm judgment
- Skills
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- Clock repair and maintenance
- Town guidance
- Harmonizing with people
- Motivation
- Protect the town's clock tower and support the lives of Koriko's people. Watch over Kiki's growth and happiness.
- Habits
- Cherishes the clock tower bell's sound and checks the time signal as a daily routine.
- Favorite places
- Clock Tower, Koriko's streetscape
- Disliked situations
- Clock tower malfunction, Town's disorder
History
- Backstory
- Elderly man who has long managed the clock tower in Koriko. Knows the era when witches frequently visited the town but laments that witches are scarcely seen in modern Koriko. When Kiki arrived in town, he was the first to speak to her and accept her, becoming a precious figure showing understanding toward witches.
- Debut date
- July 29, 1989
- Work title
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Media type
- Movie
First Meeting with Kiki
- Significant event
- First Meeting with Kiki
- Description
- The first conversation partner who prompted Kiki to decide to stay in Koriko.
Airship Gust Incident
- Significant event
- Airship Gust Incident
- Description
- During the airship being battered by gusts, he remains in the clock tower and takes important action to try to help Tombo.
Relationships
Media appearances
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989 film)
Movie / Supporting
Released July 29, 1989
Voice cast and creators
Chusha Nishimura
- Voice actor
- Chusha Nishimura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1989 Theatrical Version
Gregory Snegoff
- Voice actor
- Gregory Snegoff
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Version
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
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Director
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Yasuyoshi Tokuma
- Creator name
- Yasuyoshi Tokuma
- Role
- Producer