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Amit Charles's avatar

Thank you for such an insightful essay, Dan. Kiki’s Delivery Service is my most favourite movie from Ghibli Studio. My son and I watch it more often. I've also written a brief note on Kiki's Delivery Service. If you ever wish to read, do let me know. I'll message it to you.

Keep writing.

Keep going.

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Celeste's avatar

Love love love this. Now I'm craving a rewatch. The cycle of creativity and burnout really makes sense for why Miyazaki always "retires" and then feels the need to create more. That conversation between Ursula and Kiki comparing painting to magic hits me just right. Great article and comparison to Miyazaki's creative process--I also need to watch that documentary!

(Also how dare they co-opt the sparkle emoji, that's one of my favs!!)

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salma's avatar

I just read Kiki's Delivery Service last month, and rewatched the movie over the weekend, and loved reading your analysis so much! Thank you for this <3

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Daniela's avatar

Oh how was the book? I’m curious about it! I hear that she doesn’t lose her magic in it?

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z ✴︎'s avatar

Amazing work!!! I really enjoyed reading this! and now I want to watch Kiki again 😂

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Kirsty Garry's avatar

I love this idea! I’m going to watch the film this week then come back and read your post properly

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Mary Martha's avatar

What a beautiful article, thank you! And great timing, I just watched this last night- I'd been meaning to watch it for years. I didn't know Miyazaki's story, so it was fascinating to learn how Kiki's story followed his own cycle.

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gaylynn's avatar

Oh perfect. I must watch again. Really enjoyed your essay. Just what I needed.

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Lu's avatar

Great job Daniela ! You are an inspiration!

I wish Miyasaki could read this article !

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