Before Kiki’s Delivery Service became the Studio Ghibli movie we all know and love, it was a children’s fantasy novel by Eiko Kadono. To celebrate the arrival of three limited-time menu items, McDonald’s Japan is partnering up with the children’s classic for a new animated commercial.
Kiki, Jiji, and the charming world around them return to advertise the fast food chain’s European Burgers—a trio of sandwiches inspired by flavors from across European countries. On the menu for a limited time are German Potato and Beef (a beef patty with German potato filling and mustard sauce), Peperon Juicy Hot Chicken (a chicken patty with red pepper breading and garlic mayo), and Bouillabaisse-Style Shrimp (a breaded shrimp patty with bouillabaisse sauce and aioli).
Art of Kiki and Jiji will also appear on the packaging for the limited-edition burgers.
You’ll also hear some familiar voices taking on the roles of Kiki and Jiji. As the little witch herself is Aoi Yuki, whose many iconic roles include Tsuyu in My Hero Academia and Madoka in Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Joining her as the voice of her black cat familiar Jiji is Daisuke Sakaguchi, who appeared as Shinpachi Shimura in Gintama. The two also played opposite each other in PERSONA5 as Futaba and Mishima, respectively.
Sadly for fans of Kiki’s Delivery Service and novelty burgers abroad, this menu will only be available in Japan—and only for a limited time. The commercial will begin airing on Japanese TV stations on June 25, with the burgers available to order starting June 26.
Source: Comic Natalie, Oricon News YouTube Channel
