Jiji
Kiki's black cat partner
Kiki's partner, a 13-year-old male black cat with a slightly cheeky personality. An important partner in the story of Kiki's Delivery Service.
Quotes
- I'm Jiji.
- I don't like dogs.
- Kiki, haven't you lost your magic?
- Cats want to talk freely too.
- Even without magic, Kiki is still Kiki.
Trivia
- Jiji's voice actress Rei Sakuma originally auditioned for the role of Osono.
- Jiji, the black cat in Kiki's Delivery Service, is set to be the same age as Kiki, 13 years old.
- In the latter part of the movie, Jiji's words no longer reaching Kiki is considered part of Kiki's magical growth.
- There are different voice actors for Jiji in English versions, with Phil Hartman in the Disney version.
- Jiji dislikes dogs, which is depicted in the film.
Alternate names
Jiji cat
Jiji-chan
Jiji-kun
Profile
- Species
- Black cat
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- 13 years old
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small and slim black cat with pitch-black fur. A 13-year-old male cat, same as Kiki.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- All-black fur
- Sharp gaze
- Iconic items
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- Often seen near Kiki's magical broom
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheeky
- Detailed personality
- While having a cheeky and sarcastic side, he cares deeply for Kiki and sometimes treats her kindly. He dislikes dogs. Conversation is only possible with Kiki's voice.
- Keywords
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- Cheeky
- Partner
- Independent spirit
- Sarcastic
- Cute
- Loyal
- Crisis management ability
- Talents
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- Communication through witch's magic
- Agile movements in the air
- Perception ability
- Skills
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- Communication with Kiki
- Insight to observe surroundings
- Motivation
- To help and support Kiki, and to maintain his own sense of worth.
- Habits
- Laments that when Kiki loses her magic power, his words no longer reach her.
- Favorite foods
- Cat food
- Favorite places
- Near Kiki, Near Kiki's house
- Disliked insects
- Dogs, Crows
- Disliked situations
- Losing magical powers, Being isolated
History
- Backstory
- Raised together with the witch-descended girl Kiki, he is Kiki's only partner who set out at 13. Chosen by Kiki according to the witch tradition of finding a cat born on the same day of the month.
- Debut date
- July 29, 1989
- Work title
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Media type
- Movie
Departure with Kiki
- Significant event
- Departure with Kiki
- Description
- Set out together when Kiki left home on the full moon night at 13.
Losing magical powers
- Significant event
- Losing magical powers
- Description
- In the latter half of the story, as Kiki's magic weakens, Jiji's words no longer reach Kiki.
Recovery
- Significant event
- Recovery
- Description
- Kiki regains her magic power and deepens their bond as family again.
Relationships
Kiki
Master and best friend. Communication possible through Kiki's magic. Shows some cheekiness toward Kiki but places great trust in her.
Lily
Lily is the white cat owned by Maki. Initially Jiji disliked Lily, but they gradually became friends and had kittens in the ending.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service: mascot
Media appearances
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie / Protagonist
1989 theatrical release
Kiki's Delivery Service
Anime / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Rei Sakuma
- Voice actor
- Rei Sakuma
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1989 theatrical version
Phil Hartman
- Voice actor
- Phil Hartman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Disney English version
- Notes
- Includes tribute scene
Kellie Martin
- Voice actor
- Kellie Martin
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 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
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Producer
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Jiji plush toy
- Item name
- Jiji plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Kiki's Delivery Service Jiji figure
- Item name
- Kiki's Delivery Service Jiji figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Jiji keychain
- Item name
- Jiji keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular