One of Studio Ghibli’s most treasured works, KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, is to be given a live-action counterpart based on the same series of novels. Shimizu Takashi, the director behind 6 interpretations of THE GRUDGE (TV movie, Japanese cinematic release, American remake, and their respective sequels) will helm the latest adaptation of Eiko Kadono’s fantasy novels that see a witch set up her own delivery service in order to make some money. The role of Kiki wil be taken by former Japanese figure-skater Fuka Koshiba.
The legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki, directed the animated version from 1989, and I think it’s fair to say that Takashi will take a completely different approach to the material. It has been stated that Takashi’s version will also contain elements from the second book in the series, so at least he’s trying a few different things. I love myself a bit of Ghibli, but I’ve always wondered what they would look like live-action. GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES got a great live-action interpretation, but I wonder how the fantasy will translate. I’m really looking forward to the flying sequences.
Source: Anime News Network
