Kiki's Delivery Service:"SPY×FAMILY" author draws flying Kiki and Jiji on special cover to commemorate 40th anniversary of publication

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the publication of Eiko Kadono's children's literature "Kiki's Delivery Service," the covers of all six volumes of the paperback edition (Fukuinkan Shoten) have been renewed and will be released one after another from February 3rd. The first volume of the paperback edition will come with a special cover drawn by manga artist Tatsuya Endo, known for the popular manga "SPY×FAMILY." Endo's illustration of the special cover, depicting Kiki and Jiji flying through the sky on broomsticks, has been released.

Kadono commented, "It's been 40 years since the first volume of Kiki's Delivery Service was released in 1985, and I am truly happy that it has been loved by so many people for so long. Along with Kiki, and oh, Jiji as well, I would like to express my deepest, deepest gratitude. Thank you! To celebrate the 40th anniversary, popular manga artist Tatsuya Endo has illustrated the cover of the paperback edition. Kiki flying through the night sky! Enjoy the energetic Kiki. There is also a campaign where you can win wonderful prizes."

Endo said, "Congratulations on the 40th anniversary of 'Kiki's Delivery Service'! I reread the work for the first time since I was in junior high school in preparation for drawing the illustrations, and I was moved to tears by the fact that it was filled with so much kindness and warmth that I didn't notice back then. I am truly honored and happy to have been involved in such a wonderful work that has been loved for so long. Thank you so much to Kadono Eiko and Fukuinkan Shoten for giving me this wonderful opportunity."

A gift campaign will also be held for those who have purchased the series. If you purchase two or more books from Fukuinkan Shoten's "Kiki's Delivery Service Series" and upload a picture of your purchase receipt from the special page, you will be entered into a lottery to win a copy of "Kiki and Jiji Kiki's Delivery Service Special Edition Part 2" autographed by Kadono, a clear file with the illustration from the 40th anniversary special cover, and more. The campaign will run from February 3rd to April 30th.

"Kiki's Delivery Service" is a children's book written by Kadono and published in six volumes between 1985 and 2009. It depicts the growth of Kiki, a witch who leaves her parents at the age of 13, in accordance with witch customs. In 1989, it was made into an animated feature film by Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki, which became a huge hit. It has also been adapted into a stage play and a live-action film.