Jeff
Large old dog kept at Kette's house
Large male old dog kept at Kette's house. In the story, depicted as a presence that watches over Jiji's actions and sometimes helps.
Trivia
- Jeff's full name is Jefferson, and as a large old dog, he adds color to daily life in the town where Kiki lives.
- In the movie, Jeff quietly watches over Jiji's actions and is always by his side as a gentle character.
- Voice actor information for the film has not been publicly announced, but in the English version, Jeff Bennett voices Jeff.
- Jeff is the old dog kept at Kette's house, where Kiki is staying as a lodger, and serves as a healing presence in the story.
Alternate names
Jefferson
Jeff
Profile
- Species
- dog
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Large and docile old dog. Grayish fur color that conveys a sense of dignity from many years of life.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- large old dog
- grayish fur color
- gentle expression
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gentle
- Detailed personality
- Mild-tempered and calm attitude, quietly watches over Kiki and Jiji's actions. Fulfills a protective, guardian-like role.
- Keywords
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- calm
- loyal
- docile
- guardian
- mild-tempered
- Talents
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- high loyalty
- excellent senses
- situational awareness
- Skills
-
- vigilance
- protection
- patience
- Motivation
- To watch over Kiki and Jiji and protect their safety.
History
- Backstory
- Old dog kept at Kette's house. In the story, stays quietly by Jiji's side, accompanying and watching over when Jiji serves as a stuffed toy substitute.
- Debut date
- July 29, 1989
- Work title
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Media type
- Movie
Jiji's stuffed toy substitute
- Significant event
- Jiji's stuffed toy substitute
- Description
- There is a scene where, after Jiji drops the stuffed toy, he accompanies and supports the delivery to deliver the stuffed toy as a substitute for Jiji.
Relationship with Jiji and Kette
- Significant event
- Relationship with Jiji and Kette
- Description
- The old dog Jeff is depicted as a kind presence who carefully watches over Jiji while interacting with him.
Relationships
Media appearances
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie / Supporting
1989 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1989 theatrical version
Jeff Bennett
- Voice actor
- Jeff Bennett
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub (Disney version)
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub (Streamline 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
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Yamato Transport
- Creator name
- Yamato Transport
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Kiki's Delivery Service Jeff Figure
- Item name
- Kiki's Delivery Service Jeff Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited