“Kiki's Delivery Service Film Comic: All-in-One Edition” captures all the whimsy and charm of the beloved film, bringing the magical world of Kiki to life in vivid, detailed illustrations. It’s a nostalgic and heartwarming journey of self-discovery, perfect for fans of the original movie or anyone in need of a sweet, comforting escape. A beautiful blend of art and story that will leave you smiling.

Every time I watch (or in this case, read) the beginning of Kiki's Delivery Service, I get surprised that she's only supposed to be thirteen. Thirteen!!! If you've watched Kiki's Delivery Service, you already know what will be in this book, because it uses the movie stills to turn it into a graphic novel. I'm not sure if it's just in the ARC copy I got, but some text not enclosed in speech bubbles (like onomatopoeia for sound effects or Tonbo's friends acting like a peanut gallery) did not get translated on the same page. Instead the translations are in a "Sound Effects Guide" in the back of the book.
It's not a great loss, but it looks sloppy. Still, this is a great way to unplug but still enjoy the story and visuals of the film. This would be great for fans of the film, people trying to get their kids to read more, or people trying to look for more fun but adult-friendly things to read to their kids. There are mild chapter breaks that act as good stopping points if you were reading this to a kid in bed.

I think I am starting to slide out of my Dreaded Book Slump of 2025, but it is still hanging on, so that will color my review of this book.

I have never seen Kiki's Delivery Service, but reading this was like doing so and now I feel like I have seen it. It was bright, colorful and I swear the characters and scenery moved! Very immersive and a great gift for fans of the movie for sure!

That being said, despite all of that, my overall feeling was lackluster, due to my reading slump. Without it, four stars, how I am feeling now? Three.

It's a cute coming of age story, but as an adult, I had to squint and look at it sideways re: a 13 year old going off on her own to make her way in a strange new place. I get that she's a witch, but it's not like she had the power to turn people who tried to hurt her into frogs or something. She was 13 and travelled to a BIG city where she knew NO ONE with just her cat familiar!!! I guess the world they lived in was safe, but reading it from the perspective of growing up with missing kids' faces on the outside of milk cartons and "stranger danger", it took a bit for me to swallow the main premise of the story.

That being said, cute and definitely recommended for fans of the movie.

3, my slump is really killing me here, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.

Wonderful! 🎀✨ Kiki's Delivery Service is one of my all-time favorites and my ultimate comfort movie and this doesn't disappoint.

This is a complete bind-up of the entire Kiki's Delivery Service film, beautifully presented in one book. The images are directly taken from the screen, with added speech bubbles to capture the dialogue, making it a fantastic way to relive the film. However, if you haven’t seen Kiki’s Delivery Service yet, I recommend experiencing the film first, as this book is more of a collector’s item than the definitive way to experience the story. 🧹🐱✨

It would be a perfect five stars if I owned it myself. As a collector's piece, it’s an excellent way to appreciate the stunning art of the movie all in one place. Absolutely ideal for Studio Ghibli fans!

Kiki's Delivery Service is an all time favorite studio ghibli film & experiencing it in film comic form was just as magical and cozy. You really get to appreciate the look of the animation and look at all the background details in the photos. Super cute and a perfect way to introduce young readers to this story or get young fans in to reading!

5/5

*Kiki’s Delivery Service Film Comic: All-in-One Edition* is a delightful adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film. While there’s no new content—the images are simply stills from the movie—the comic captures the magic and charm of Kiki’s adventures. The pacing is well-suited to the book format, making it an enjoyable read for fans and newcomers alike. Flipping through the pages evokes the same sense of wonder and warmth as watching the film, with its vibrant visuals and heartwarming story intact. It’s a must-have for those who want to relive the Ghibli joy in a new, cozy way.

This is an adorable adaptation of one of my favorite movies. I love it! Kiki will always be fantastic.

Really enjoyed this read, perfect for cosying up on the sofa during the holidays. A great pairing to the gorgeous film.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me for my honest review.

A fantastic interpretation of Kiki's Delivery Service. This edition captures all of the beauty of the movie in rich, stunning illustrations that match it's source material. The story flows very well, with all of the movie covered in this volume. The lettering is fantastic as well. I'm very pleased with how they captured the magic of the movie in book form.

This was my first time reading a film comic such as this and I’m so pleased with the result! Sometimes you worry that information may be cut out - but I suppose that’s a risk mostly with book-to-film adaptations and the other way around worked out perfectly. This is essentially a graphic novel version of the Miyazaki film. A wonderful magical read, cozy enough for Kiki fans old and new.

Previously, Viz Manga released Studio Ghibli‘s film manga of Kiki’s Delivery Service. This four-volume series turned the beloved 1989 classic into a manga using stills from the film. Late last month, the publisher combined the volumes into an all-in-one edition, perfect for collectors and film lovers! With this new edition, you can relive the movie from beginning to end.

While film comics can be difficult to follow if the frames aren’t chosen well, this one definitely translates well visually. The images aren’t color-corrected or restored at all; this leads to the pages not being as vibrant as they might be, but lends a nostalgic feel to the book overall. The only real issue is that the added sound effects are translated in an appendix at the end, rather than on the page. While that’s more visually sound, that could lead to parsing issues—especially since some of the “sound effects” are actually dialogue. This aside, it’s a lovely volume that Ghibli fans will want to own.

As a huge fan of Kiki's Delivery Service, this comic felt like pure magic! Flipping through the pages was like stepping right back into Kiki’s world—the artwork is taken straight from the film, and it brought all the charm and whimsy of the story to life in such a delightful way.

I loved seeing some of my favourite moments in this new format, and it made me notice little details I hadn’t picked up on while watching the movie.

This is a perfect treat for any Ghibli fan (or anyone who just loves Kiki’s adventures). It’s nostalgic, heartwarming, and full of joy. Definitely a 4/5 for me!

This is exactly what it says it is lol. I tend to enjoy film comics, they give a somewhat more in-depth story versus a regular graphic novel, but they can also seem really goofy. I received an ARC from NetGalley and I'm so glad I did. I love Studio Ghibli films and this was so cute. I recommend for anyone who's a fan of manga, anime, and especially a fan of Miyazaki Hayao.

The ‘Kiki's Delivery Service Film Comic: All-in-One Edition’ by Hayao Miyazaki is the perfect encapsulation of the movie magic of Kiki’s Delivery Service. If you are like me and you are a massive fan of the film and want to experience the magic of watching it again for the first time this omnibus is the perfect way to do that. It has hard to have any negatives to say as this is truly one of my favourite Ghibli films and this graphic representation is the perfect homage to the film.

5/5 Stars.

Thank you to #netgalley for this #arc of #kikisdeliveryservice

I honestly don't know what to say. Of course this was absolute adorable and perfect because it's Kiki's Delivery Service as a Manga. There is nothing better than when a beloved book or movie becomes a comic and this was great. I loved it! I think even if you've never seen the movie you would really enjoy this because it's just so beautiful. Miyazaki's art and story telling is just as beautiful in manga form as it is in the screen. Definitely a five star read!

This charming Ghibli movie made an even more charming graphic novel. Lovely to have the stories collected in one volume too.

We have had the individual books (sets of 4 or 5 parts) in store before, and I wanted to check out the new editions.

For anyone who is familiar with the film, this is an excellent graphic novel using the artwork from the film and (as expected!) the new all-in-one edition brings everything together. For those not familiar with Ghibli or the individual stories, reading this with fresh eyes it comes across a fresh, engaging, and enjoyable story. A world where witches are not unusual, as Kiki goes out to the world to find a first home and town of her own, a new role and start in life. While the films are there this works just as well as a stand-alone story.

This graphic novel is screenshots form the movie. I know this won't appeal to everyone, but I love that my favorite Ghibili movies are now portable. I can now read Kiki anytime. My family loves this movie so much I can't wait to add it to my library.

5 stars

This book is beautiful that art is stunning and really feels like its transporting you into this amazing story.

Kiki's Delivery Service is my favourite Ghilbi movie. I loved the comic, the illustrations were taken right from the movie. It's such a cute story that is timeless. For fans of Miyazaki, this is one to pick up!