Kiki and The Other Witch Announced For a February 2027 Release

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Kiki and The Other Witch Announced For a February 2027 Release

Kiki and the Other Witch, the third novel in Eiko Kadono's Kiki's Delivery Service series, is getting an English version on February 23, 2027

Published Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:34:11 -0500
by Gavin Sheehan
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• Kiki and The Other Witch, the third Kiki's Delivery Service novel, gets its first English release on February 23, 2027.
• Delacorte Press will publish the new edition, translated by Emily Balistrieri with illustrations by Yuta Onoda.
• The story follows 16-year-old Kiki as she meets Keke, a mysterious young witch who challenges her identity and powers.
• Kiki and The Other Witch continues Eiko Kadono's beloved series, expanding the magical world that inspired Studio Ghibli.

Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, revealed that Kiki and the Other Witch will be coming out next year. Serving as the third novel in Eiko Kadono's Kiki's Delivery Service series, this book marks the first time the third installment will be published in English, as they continue this new round of publishing of the series with new English-language editions for North American readers. The novel follows Kiki and the New Magic, the second installment in the series, with its first English-language edition, which arrives on August 25, alongside the new Kiki's Deliver Service Deluxe Edition. This particular edition will be translated by Emily Balistrieri with fantastic art and illustrations by Yuta Onoda. We have more details about the novel for you here, as it will be released on February 23, 2027, for $20.

Kiki and the Other Witch Arrives on February 23, 2027

In this highly anticipated third installment, Kiki and The Other Witch, sixteen-year-old Kiki meets twelve-year-old Keke, a free-spirited girl with unexpected powers who throws Kiki's world into chaos. As Keke challenges Kiki's sense of identity as a witch, Kiki embarks on a new journey of self-discovery, uncovering the true essence of her powers and what matters most. Full of warmth, wonder, and gentle humor, the novel explores growing up, finding confidence in yourself, and embracing change while staying true to who you are.

Originally published in Japan in 1985, Kiki's Delivery Service inspired the beloved 1989 Studio Ghibli animated film and has captivated generations of readers and moviegoers around the world. In the United States, Kiki has become far more than a beloved character—she is a cultural icon whose story has been embraced by a devoted, multigenerational fan base for decades. More than forty years after Kiki first took flight in Japan, Kiki and the Other Witch delivers the long-awaited next chapter in Kiki's story with a magical new adventure filled with bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.

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