A live-action series based on Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service is currently in development.

BBC Studios Kids & Family has tied with Wheel In Motion and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation on the 10 x 30-minute series.

Kiki’s Delivery Service brings to life the extraordinary journey of its titular character, a 13-year-old witch who has led a sheltered life until she leaves home to find her place in the world, moving to the port town of Koriko and starting a delivery service. Along the way, her optimism and kindness help her forge unlikely friendships.

The TV adaptation will be written by Irena Brignull (The Boxtrolls, Sky’s Skellig and Netflix’s The Little Prince).

Grainne McNamara, BBC Studios Kids & Family VP Development, said: “We are thrilled to be part of a collaboration to bring Kiki’s Delivery Service to life for a new generation on a global stage. Eiko Kadono’s beloved story has captivated audiences around the world, and this ambitious live-action adaptation offers a unique opportunity to reimagine its magic, warmth and sense of adventure.”