Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
- Film length: 1:43 hours
- Available for streaming: Netflix
What is it about? Kiki is a 13-year-old girl who leaves her home with her cat Jiji. In order to become a full-fledged witch, she must live in a foreign city for a year. Kiki settles in the coastal city of Koriko and uses her ability to fly to start a delivery service.
Over time, she befriends several people, including the bakery owner Osono. However, Kiki also struggles with the challenges of independence and feelings of loneliness. In a desperate phase, Kiki even loses her witch abilities.
Why is the film suitable for beginners? The animation studio Ghibli is extremely popular among fans due to its light animation style. Kiki’s Delivery Service is probably one of the movies that’s easiest for newcomers to understand.
From leaving the parental home to fears and self-doubt, there are several themes that most people can identify with. The charming and inviting world also makes it easy for newcomers to quickly take a liking to the film.
