18 Times Jiji From Kiki’s Delivery Service Put On So Many Personalities Including Witch’s Familiar And Black Cat
Jiji is actually quite different depending on which version you watch.
Jiji has been charming anime fans since 1989, but Kiki’s Delivery Service gives him more than one personality to work with. As Kiki’s familiar, he shifts depending on whether you are watching the Japanese original or the American English version, and that difference changes the whole vibe of their bond.
In one version, Jiji is cautious and quietly supportive, while in the other he comes off as sarcastic and a little more cynical. The contrast also ties into Kiki’s coming-of-age story, especially the way her connection with Jiji changes as she grows up.
These 18 images show just how many moods this black cat can pull off. Read on.
1. It's my milk and I'll lick it however I deem fit
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Look!! It's me!!This sweet moment is revisited as Kiki drinks from the Jiji mug that she buys in this scene throughout the film.
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4. It's time to have a good meal
What would a witch be without her trusty familiar by her side? Jiji supports Kiki throughout her most formative years. He is reliable, kind, trustworthy, and everything a girl could want in a familiar and more.
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5. All of a sudden, the cat looks pretty disappointed
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6. Two different reactions to seeing the same thing
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7. The little kitty is pretty invested in chasing a butterfly
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Jiji really does have range.
It’s giving the roommate who adopted a kitten, neglected it, and expected you to stay quiet.
8. Here we go...
9. Look at the time, human; don't you think you're forgetting something???
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10. Let your guard down and just let nature do its thing
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11. Someone seems to be pretty excited
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12. The tail, the facial expressions, and the face turn... Hmm
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That expression says everything.
13. Open this window or I'll scratch it open
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14. This is the best meal I've had in a long time
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Well, this is truly wonderful. Jiji happens to be Kiki's friend throughout her formative years of training to be a witch. However, when examining loneliness, Jiji represents more than just Kiki's innocent side.
He serves as a reminder of her early years, the connections she had with her family, and a source of comfort she can always turn to in trying times.
That final note gives the whole cat montage a little more heart.
Wait until you see how the sister adopted a third cat without consent, then demanded you split costs.
