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Was it an Animator’s Prank? Surprising Cameo in 'Kiki’s Delivery Service'

One of the most talked-about stories was the "backstory" of a character who is glimpsed at the end of the film when Kiki rescues Tombo.

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On April 29th, 2022, Japanese Twitter was abuzz with talk of Kiki's Delivery Service. That evening, the beloved Studio Ghibli masterpiece was broadcast on the "Friday Road Show" (NTV) movie program.

As a result, talk of the movie was trending online, revealing once again how popular the film remains and the special place it has in the hearts of viewers.

In conjunction with the broadcast, the "Friday Road Show" Twitter account also revealed various behind-the-scenes stories related to the Kiki's Delivery Service.

The rest of the article ー along with more reaction to the surpriseー can be viewed on our partner’s website, grape Japan at “Was it an animator’s prank? Surprising cameo in 'Kiki’s Delivery Service'”

[You may also like: Welcome the Unexpected in Studio Ghibli’s New Movie, ‘Earwig and the Witch’]

Author: grape Japan

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