Kiki – Home Deliveries, written and directed by master Hayao Miyazaki, is an animated film produced by Studio Ghibli which tells the adventures of Kiki, a young thirteen-year-old witch who, with the flying broom given to her by her mother, the cat Jiji and its magic, leaves his home to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Arriving in a characteristic seaside town, Kiki starts the home delivery business, an activity that allows her to get to know the local people who welcome her coldly and indifferently. Kiki’s days pass between the ups and downs of everyday life and she is increasingly convinced that she has to manage on her own, tenaciously moving forward to find her place in the world and understand who she really is. She faces numerous obstacles along the way: from losing her magic to battling fear of failure and insecurity to accepting that she has to ask for help. However, despite the challenges she encounters, the criticism, doubts and judgment of people, she demonstrates great determination to make her dreams come true, especially achieving independence and autonomy.
In Kiki – Home Deliveries the strength of women is represented, female determination and the importance of believing in oneself are highlighted. Another aspect that emerges in the film is the complicity that is created between the female figures, the value of friendship and solidarity between the various characters, among these the black cat Jiji who advises her, scolds her, guides her and encourages her, the baker Osono who offers her support, comfort, affection and a place to live and Ursula, a painter friend who helps her understand that the loss of inspiration or the fear of not being able to carry out one’s task is a something natural and that only by managing to overcome these moments of discouragement can we grow and mature.
Kiki – home deliveries celebrates the independence and autonomy of women in a world that often underestimates their value and strength. It is essential to remember that no matter how difficult the challenges you encounter along the way may be because you can always find the strength to overcome them and, in moments of discouragement, you can take inspiration from characters like Kiki who represent perseverance and courage. of those who want to make it.