How to Use the Kiki's Delivery Service Blu-ray + DVD Combo

By GKIDS Store— GKIDS Films | Published: 2026-11-02

Category: How-to Guides

Set up the Kiki's Delivery Service Blu-ray + DVD combo correctly: pick the right disc, avoid region and player mismatches, and know when to use each copy.

Quick answer

Use the Blu-ray disc in a Blu-ray player for the best picture, and keep the DVD for DVD players, computers, or travel. Check your player's region before you start, and label each disc so you don't mix them up.

Why the combo pack has two discs

The Kiki's Delivery Service Blu-ray + DVD combo gives you the same film on two formats. The Blu-ray is the high-definition copy for your main home theater setup. The DVD is a standard-definition copy that plays in older players, game consoles, and laptops with disc drives.

This matters if you have more than one screen in the house. You can leave the Blu-ray in the living room player and take the DVD to a bedroom or on a trip without moving the main copy.

Blu-ray vs DVD: what actually changes

The Blu-ray disc holds the higher-resolution version of the film, so it looks sharper on an HDTV. The DVD is lower resolution and is meant for standard DVD players. Both discs contain the movie, but the Blu-ray is the one to use when picture quality matters.

A common mistake is assuming the DVD will look the same on a 4K TV. It won't. If you have a Blu-ray player, start with the Blu-ray disc and only switch to the DVD when you need compatibility.

Region and player compatibility

Blu-ray discs and DVD discs are often coded for specific regions. Before you buy or play, check the region code on the packaging and compare it with your player. A disc from another region may not load, even if the player is otherwise working.

If you plan to use the DVD in a laptop, make sure the laptop has a disc drive and that its region setting has not been used up. Most software allows only a limited number of region changes.

Step-by-step setup for the combo pack

Check your player and region: Look at the back of the case for the region code and confirm your Blu-ray or DVD player supports it. If you are using a computer, check that its disc drive is set to the same region. A region mismatch is the most common reason a disc won't play, so verify this before troubleshooting anything else.
Choose the right disc for the screen: Put the Blu-ray disc in your Blu-ray player for the best picture on an HDTV. Use the DVD disc only in a standard DVD player or a device without Blu-ray support. Label the discs or keep them in their original sleeves so you don't accidentally put the DVD in the Blu-ray player and wonder why it looks soft.
Load the disc and select the correct input: Turn on the player and the TV, then switch the TV to the input that matches the player. Wait for the disc menu to appear before pressing play. If you see a 'no signal' message, the TV input is usually wrong, not the disc.
Set the language and subtitles: Use the disc menu to choose your preferred audio track and subtitles. The combo pack may default to one language, so check the setup menu before the film starts. Make your selections before the movie begins to avoid interrupting the opening scenes.
Store the unused disc safely: Put the disc you are not using back in its case or a soft sleeve. Keep both discs away from heat and direct sunlight. Storing the DVD separately makes it easier to grab for travel without disturbing your home setup.

Product facts

Kiki's Delivery Service [Blu-ray + DVD]: Kiki's Delivery Service [Blu-ray + DVD] is a combo pack from Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki. You get both a Blu-ray and a DVD in one case, so you can use the Blu-ray at home and keep the DVD as a backup or travel copy.
Kiki's Delivery Service [Blu-ray + DVD]