They often focus on an obvious physical and mental strength that lacks room to explore vulnerability or weakness. Stories about young women have often focused on a limited idea of what it means to be strong and empowered as a woman. “In an era when leaving the security of one’s home is no longer anything special, and living among strangers means nothing more than going to a convenience store for anything you need, it might be more difficult than ever to achieve a real sense of independence since you must go through the process of discovering your own talents and expressing yourself.” – Hayao Miyazaki, foreword of The Art of Kiki’s Delivery Service Instead, this beautiful film is content to let its characters breathe and live in a world created by its incomparable writer-director Hayao Miyazaki.Īs Kiki’s Delivery Service turns 30 this year, we reflect on Studio Ghibli’s first financial success at the Japanese box office by sharing the stories of young women from around the world who’ve been touched by Kiki’s coming-of-age journey and who now, as adults, find themselves relating to her story more than ever. It also isn’t bogged down by plot or exposition. There are no antagonists, no lofty quests and no kingdom to save. Like the best films in Studio Ghibli’s oeuvre, the secret to Kiki’s Delivery Service is its simplicity. What is it about Kiki’s Delivery Service - a film about a 13-year old witch who moves into a new phase of her life - that still resonates deeply with young women 30 years after its initial release?
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