Kiki's Delivery Service: The Millennial Starving Artist

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[@thetake]

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[@ipodnano4eva]

ScreenPrism i-D magazine just praised this video as PhD-worthy! I can’t link the article here without getting blocked but congrats, girls! 💖

[@citycrusher9308]

Kiki's DS is one of my favorite Ghibli films. Though your video seems to have less to do with being an artist and more to do with being a girl.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

6:45 what movie is that black and white scene from? It looks interesting

[@thehairylarry]

Thank you for making this video. Now I don't feel alone knowing that someone, in fact a lot of individuals understand my problem. Its still not solved but at least it's understood. God bless you.

[@sierra4603]

If only I had a nice pregnant lady who would let me live in her attic practically rent free, and feed me. 😢

[@91838072]

She didn’t live there free. She has to look after the shop for free while do delivery for her (paid)

[@MubashirullahD]

Parents give us a lot more. I don't know why some countries have a leave home at 18 policy.

[@halfdemonprince]

@@MubashirullahD It’s a generational thing. My dad left the house and was self sufficient at 16. He grew up in the 80s and early 90s. Back then, a 16 year old could support themselves with 3 minimum wage jobs.

[@CristalianaIvor]

@@MubashirullahD so true. Honestly why not have a generation - household where you live with your grandparents, parents and kids?

[@sherlogic1256]

@@CristalianaIvor If you’ve never had a pattern of abuse in your family, that would probably be tempting. I would want no part of that

[@NiamhCreates]

"Today, artists are expected to produce and share their work constantly for little or no pay so that they have blog posts or drawings or films to share in the new media landscape." TELL ME ABOUT IT.

[@arthas1173]

Yup, that's the present reality for those who are creative persons...

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

Excuse you. There is no way to judge something as "unique"" or "valuable" that everyone can agree on. Everyone looks at art differently. You say that most artistic people will "not be able to produce anything that has not been done 1000 times before 1000 times better", but who determines what makes it 1000 times better? Society? The more famous art critics? Society is not always right, shockingly, and just because a piece of art is determined by a couple executives as something boring that has been done better before does not mean that it actually _is_ boring and conventional.

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

So all you’re referring to is money. Money determines worth. Yep. It was a waste of time talking to you. Okay, sure, bud, society is always right and everything is worthless unless it conforms to most peoples’ expectations and follows social conventions. Just pander to the greatest common denominator and make as much money as possible instead of making something that actually means anything. If artists cared about nothing but money, and didn’t care about their art at all, they wouldn’t bother to be artists. They’d choose to be something easier in this society. But again, you clearly won’t understand so there’s no point in saying this- I’m just saying it for anyone else reading this.

[@abja101]

@King Lupus Are you a Creative? Maybe your identity is connected to other things like money and comfortable living. But, this issue that is being raised through this video is that people are attempting to do things they love so they can have a deeper sense of humanity. IT's about deepening their relationship with their humanity. Even if a work doesn't have a huge demand the argument is for how something that was once sincere and praised for its sincerity has now become corrupted, due to the nature of consumption. It's not a sting at capitalism just a philosophical argument.

[@abja101]

@King Lupus Sincerety can move people, think of Taoism or "Wabi-Sabi". Meditation, healthy eating, and minimalism. These things are philosophical in nature but also have a commercial value.

[@0325bsp]

as a burnt out art student who lost their passion this vid made me cry. 😭 i feel sad that what i once loved has become a chore to me. im waiting for the day i learn to love drawing again, just like how kiki learned to fly again.

[@numericalhorror185]

It takes time, rest, energy, and eventually work (once you get to that place). Just know you’re not alone out there, and that you will always come back to your true passion. You are no less the artist you were before, and you will find your way home

[@oscarstrokosz2986]

I finished an animation course this august. You learn to love it again

[@SarthorS]

I was a computer programmer. I would spend all day at work creating code, working to specifications and requirements and having customers change their minds forcing me to discard hours, days or even weeks of work. Then I would come home mentally exhausted and go straight onto the computer for hours. People would ask me if I don't get sick of it, but to me, what I did at work had nothing to do with what I did at home. If you feel that work is burning you out, maybe engage in a different type of art in your spare time to keep your passion alive. No deadlines. No requirements. If your work is mostly on computers, then go do some painting or sketching. Find the things you still enjoy and try out some relaxed activities where you can just let your imagination free are try to rekindle the embers. Just a piece of unsolicited advice. I hope you regain your passion again.

[@Xxsorafan]

I know right.. I used to be so passionate, but now I have doubts if I still wanna do this. But at the same time it’s the only thing I know

[@closingscenes]

Graduated with an art history degree and eventually that study left me burnt out. Interned at a few museums and I realized it wasn’t for me. I lost passion with art and I started to lose interest going exhibitions so I relate with you and Kiki! 😭 hoping that you get your spirit back!

[@Theomite]

Miyazaki is a wizard from the future. No other explanation.

[@netraeng8676]

Back to the Service 3, I guess...

[@ValorPhoenix]

Or, just from Japan, which experiences different societal and economic trends each decade compared to the US.

[@DABUNGINATOR]

@@ValorPhoenix Or he's just a very wise man who's learnt a lot in his life.

[@seemysight]

or maybe he was writing about his own experiences, where a son of people that make people fly leaves a provincial town to go ta a city to live off their "magic"

[@ricekrispies1917]

I think Miyazaki's just telling stories that he's lived through himself and that have inspired him, which is why they are all stories that deeply connect and radiate with us as we go through those same kinds of trails that his characters portray

[@katk.7763]

I always wondered why I felt more connected to Kiki out of all the Miyazaki heroines. Your analysis of the film really helped clarify these feelings, so thank you so much!

[@milacruz3970]

I've felt the same way too! haha

[@marvel096]

Her and shizuku tsukishima are the best for me! The second one being and inspiring writer and wanting to define herself with her stories ❤️

[@sofsof7573]

Same

[@N8veJay]

When I first was introduced to it, I was thinking this was gonna he just a good movie but nothing more.... turns out there was more to it, it turned out to be a great movie that I will cherish forever and will show the next gen....

[@222Julchen222]

same

[@alisonsheep]

As a struggling, depressed, burnt-out millennial *with practical skills* in STEM (aka what you'd think would be a stable career) y'all made me cry. You never feel like you're on stable footing no matter what you do sometimes. We get so intent on defining ourselves one way and exclude all other options, it's living in bad faith. As others place limits on us we limit ourselves further, believing in and accepting limitations to the point of detriment.

[@TempRawr]

jisatsu random Internet stranger support \o/. All the best use your inner jiji voice to keep strong and believe in yourself..

[@alisonsheep]

TempRawr I really appreciate it

[@TempRawr]

Having the tools is one thing but actually being human enough to use them is a struggle. Glad to hear you got your own kit to support yourself. I find those things great but my current favorite is just body scanning meditations, that always helps me destress or prepare myself for the day. Keeping kicking butt especially in the STEM field.

[@justdoyourthing1419]

teaching STEM in Asia might work for you too

[@AnnaKin]

Me too. I had to quit chemistry because I couldn't make it. It's definitely not just artists, though they may have been hit the hardest

[@JaganshiHiei15]

This movie was so inspiring to me as a young writer. When you watch this movie you don't even once question the fact that she's a witch. It's presented as a completely normal thing and the world flows seemlessly. It is literally our world except, you know, with witches, and it's done so casually you never even think about it. It is the kind of worldbuilding I aspire to.

[@Bubblegob]

Yes that's what I loved at first seeing the movie how everyone in this city take it for granted that... Witch exist it's just a thing that exist and they're cool with it! That's also the kind of worldbuilding I love but even in more out there world this thing work, Adventure Time does that all the time even if the world is already surreal when the heroes encounter an even weirder character they're like "ho hey man" they're super casual about it weither it's a monster or a gross wizard. This way of doing things feel so right.

[@rachele.3229]

You're a young writer too? 😄 It's nice to see one. We definitely understand each other's struggles and I like having a writer's spirit, but the key word is sometimes. Sometimes it's a huge bother but I still like being able to come up with things. Hopefully I can succeed as a writer and if you ever want to have a chat or are in need of proofreading or brainstorming help, I'd love to work with you :)

[@JaganshiHiei15]

I completely understand where you are coming from. I have a huge problem with actually finishing projects because I'm constantly getting ideas for new ones! "Shiny New Idea Syndrome", as Bella Rose Pope calls it (great writing KZbinr, definitely check her out). I'd totally be up for a writer's chat. Always a good time :)

[@rachele.3229]

Alice_on_Elm_Street I go through that too. It's so bad. I have the chance to make the story go in interesting directions but I'm always getting ideas and am never able to act well on them.

[@WaveMilkman]

Magical Realism

[@jillianross48]

Can you do ALL the studio ghibli movies? Or at least the main ones like Spirited Away, Howl's moving castle, Princess Mononoke, etc.

[@JaganshiHiei15]

Jillian Ross I SECOND THIS.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

Porco rosso plisss

[@maricarmenarellano4207]

Jillian Ross Yes, please!!!

[@williamg4029]

would like to see more studio ghibli

[@jurastakaune1423]

Pretty pretty please, with sugar on top 😳😳😳😍😍😍

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

I know I am a guy, but how many people wanted to travel in their magic broomstick to new places and start a business?? (I wanted to sell magic books or wands) This movie was so great, so magical, so real. Glad for the video and the point of view.

[@Ebathora]

No need to excuse yourself for being male. Guys can relate to female heroines too.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

ShoMeSho Oh absolutely. Some of my favourite characters from when I was a child where girls and I never questioned that to myself. I meant because I can't be a witch, but a wizard or a sorcerer.

[@ceres090]

Vicente Ortega Rubilar That sounds so cool! A travelling magical book store that sells wands?! Sign me up!

[@shironasama0445]

Vicente Ortega Rubilar Definitely, that would be awesome

[@smallerdemon]

I was probably in my late 40s when I watched this with my daughter (currently 9) and thought this to myself.

[@tipsycat27]

Honestly, less so than Kiki I was super inspired by Ursula (crow lady). She was like seeing myself in a Ghibli movie and I was so excited. Introverted, living alone, an artist, keeping things basic, surrounding herself with animals and being confident in who she is and not worried about conforming and being feminine.

[@GenerationBright]

This one kinda hit home.

[@alexnndder]

This is my life right now :/ my cat can't talk anymore, all he does is meow now

[@rachelthornton4442]

Kiki's Delivery Service was the movie that made me want to be a writer. One of the things that struck me about Kiki when I was six was that this movie had a very positive message about taking care of yourself. Kiki is constantly fighting for her place in the world; she has to prove herself to be a good witch to her family and she has to prove herself to be a model citizen in a community that already rejects her for being a witch. But most of these feelings stem from Kiki herself, because her family seem like they'd love her no matter what and the community begin to warm to her. It's why she's so at ease around Tombo; at first, he's in awe of her, but then he just accepts her as a friend and doesn't expect anything from her. He admires her for just being herself. This movie shows kids that you don't have to move so fast. You can take a break, be kind to yourself and put your mental health first when things get tough. You shouldn't have to feel like you have something to prove. The people who matter in your life are the ones who support what you're doing.

[@Chadodoy]

Rachie And The Waves This comment is making me cry, I relate with Kiki so much even as 24 year old man. Proving my worth to others has always been my internal struggle and it makes me feel at ease knowing other feel this way...

[@gravethebeyond]

Damn right.

[@GameplayandTalk]

This was a refreshingly relatable episode. I often struggle with these feelings and issues myself, and it's really interesting to see a 1989 film capture that.

[@marybielenberg6654]

This video showed up in my recommendations at just the right time. I'm a depressive aspiring novelist living in a foreign country, and I've been looking for work for months now that I'm finally legally able to do so. I just completed a "trial week" for a cleaning job at a school, and despite showing up early every day, always being amicable, and working my ass off, I failed to secure the position. My emotions have been swinging like a pendulum between despair, bitterness, and anger, and I keep racking my brain to try to isolate what it was that I did to lose that job. The answer? Probably nothing; my contribution just wasn't considered valuable or necessary despite my efforts. It's incredibly easy to fall into apathy with all the odds stacked against me, but somehow this video was reassuring. I guess it helps to be reminded that this is a widespread societal/economical problem for people my age, and to some extent always has been.

[@HikiibatoHada]

It's rough making it in your home country, much less in a new one! Hang in there. I was only away from home 4 months but it was super hard being in a place where going outside is still so hard to relax in. A language barrier, stress over money, and school grades compounded my culture shock to just under boiling over. Making friends with locals was stilted and I ended up spending a lot of time on my own or with other people that spoke my language. They were cool but we were all there to learn the language, so stumbling through it together was not the best way to learn. I ended up changing my degree over it and now I'm feeling better about what I'm doing now that the pressure is taken off of me. Still I fear what will happen if I keep having to stop doing what I like. Doing something unexpected has gotten me into places I never would've been, so I guess I'll have to take the right kind of risks and learn how to keep going and when to stay in one place just long enough to get my bearings. Wish you well and hope that the right people will give you a chance!

[@Little1Cave]

Well you took my favorite Ghibli film and applied it to my life in a way that makes me appreciate it even more. I’m tearing up right now...

[@rainy_windchime]

Honestly, I never interpreted the film in this way, but your video really spoke to me. I felt more connected to a movie already loved after watching your video!

[@ahobbitstail7022]

These women are so great at what they do. I love that Miyazaki is getting the screenprism treatment.

[@ThePa1riot]

Something tells me this was a more personally important take than previous episodes.

[@lucile2]

Anthony Clay so what? It’s a good analysis

[@sohndustin]

I did art all my life, went to art school, worked in movies for a while, and got super burnt out. Pretty recently I rediscovered that art is a manifestation of creativity-the desire to innovate and communicate something personal about the human condition-and all these years while I was developing skills, craft, and techniques, and regurgitating cliche and redundant imagery, I wasn’t communicating a damn thing. This analysis hits so close to home!

[@sofialaya596]

I study art since I was a kid and now I just started a traditional visual art career at an art university, I'm so scared about all this world and what will happen in the future, do you have any recomendations?

[@eyesofthecervino3366]

Your comment really strikes a chord with me. I've wanted to be a writer for . . . well, for nearly as long as I can remember, but now that I'm finally out of school I'm at a total loss as to what to do or even where to start. I'm trying to teach myself how to manage my time; how to write, edit, and publish a book; and how to put together a social media platform for eventually marketing the poor silly thing. I know I want to write, I know I love crafting and sharing these worlds, characters, and ideas, but . . . deep down inside I'm terrified that I don't actually want to be a full-time writer. I don't want to end up isolating myself from the world, I don't want to stop learning and growing. I want to be able to create, to express myself, but I also want to keep listening and learning, and I have no idea how to make that balance happen -- especially with really needing some sort of income just to be able to support myself. I have no idea what I'm doing, and I feel like I don't have anyone I can turn to for advice or support. I'm letting everyone down . . . I'm letting myself down . . . and I have no idea what to do.

[@VilleGardian]

@@eyesofthecervino3366 Just do not stop writing and try to share it. I agree with op that art is communication and resonating. I am sure you will attract people that will resonate with your writings. The fear is terrible thing but honestly screw it. Write and show it to peopla. I do not think competition has a place in art so the fear is mostly useless.

[@eyesofthecervino3366]

@VilleGardian Thank you. I'm sorry to dump all of this on you, but, really . . . thank you.

[@EmelieWaldken]

This hits home about music, too. I am a musician and composer and the desire of expressing oneself and communicating things through music is also the fuel for that form of art. And all the skills can become a barrier to the creative, personal side of a musician. I've experimented it several times.

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

*What a brilliant take on a classic film* I'm a 24 year old painter / photographer. I saw this film recently and I appreciate the depths to which you've analysed this work

[@tristanneal9552]

Came here expecting to be unimpressed by millennial pandering, but this is actually a brilliant analysis and an accurate comparison.

[@ZyroShadowPony]

@@ordinarychef when i read the titles like this one i have my doubts but thankfully i was wrong which is why im still subscribed

[@N8veJay]

Same tbh & I was worried with involving one of the Ghibli films I enjoy

[@itsgabibelle]

same!!! i was pleasantly surprised & started crying. great job on the analysis

[@ivan-sin-compania5710]

The fact that she (apparently) never was able to understand Jiji again, gets me very sad :(

[@tristanneal9552]

@@ivan-sin-compania5710 I found that so sad when I first watched it that I always just pretend that's not a thing :'D I understand why they did it but man it bums me out :(

[@jamesgilboy9302]

I’m a gig writer for a living and this is why re-watching Kiki struck a chord with me like never before. Building a lifestyle on a single temperamental skill is incredibly taxing on the psyche, and I’ve found on multiple occasions that pushing myself beyond the limits is when I make costly mistakes-like Kiki breaking her broom.

[@guyedwards22]

Watched this again (for the billionth time) last night and absolutely broke down during the entire set of scenes at Ursala's cabin. After she tells Kiki to just lay back and enjoy things in order to find her footing, there's a set of shots of them exploring the woods, cooking together, and just having a great time. I've learned the immense truth behind that part of the story throughout my twenties, and that part of the movie just hits me so hard.

[@greggthegrimreaper7495]

As a 20 year old man I’m not ashamed to say that Kiki’s Delivery Service is my favourite film. I remember renting it from my local movie store on VHS as a little kid. I instantly fell in love with the characters and world that the animators painstakingly brought to life, everything felt lived in and I was only looking in on a moment. You’ve given me an even deeper appreciation for this film and for that I thank you! Too bad that I didn’t follow the advice given in this film, as someone who had a talent in art but abandoned it to pursue engineering as a more stable career.

[@claymore345]

screen prism really deserves MILLIONS OF VIEWS this is such a shame

[@forindet]

As an illustrator, trying to "make it" in a foreign country with pretty much no network and could be better language skills this is just so relatable! The doubt, the burn out, the almost giving up about once or twice a month is so real, but also the determination that this needs to work out somehow, because there's nothing else worth doing out there!

[@viquetoriaa]

As a Web Designer, I personally relate to this video... it really feels like we need to work 2x harder than everyone else, and not always for the same payment. Thanks for the video!

[@awesomelycurious2740]

vic totally! I'm a frontend web developer and it gets really hard for clients to understand why they have to pay a fair amount for the work I do. This was always a favorite of mine right after Spirited Away, but this analysis has put it in a whole new light. Thank you ScreenPrism.

[@viquetoriaa]

Exactly! It bothers me how they think what we do is sooo easy, like we just have to go on photoshop and add some filters on a picture, or in your case just write some codes in 1 minute and that's it, like, thats not how it goes honey, I'm working like everyone else haha

[@TempRawr]

God, that is such a lovely take on the film. I've watch this as a kid growing up in the ghetto with my siblings(being poor with rich friends at school was a personal hell), so i had a different take on it but as I have gotten older man does this resound.. Need to rewatch this

[@ReginaFera]

I've seen this movie multiple times and loved it, and I STILL didn't connect the dots the way you have here! I knew this movie spoke to me so much about art and inspiration, but the relationship between artistic service, patronage and class makes so much sense to me. Original custom-made art is seen as either a luxury or something that you shouldn't have to spend THAT much money on. It's been frustrating, and both this movie and this video have clarified this frustration. Thank you, and I always look forward to more from you guys. :D

[@danrazzaia3152]

This challenged my perceptions of one of my all-time favorite animated films & gave me a new interpretation to think about. Thanks! While it is easy to see the occupational representation of Kiki (artist), I've never considered a generational representation beyond her age during the film.

[@rotterred991]

"A line will take us hours maybe; Yet if it does not seem a moment's thought, Our stitching and unstitching has been naught. Better go down upon your marrow-bones And scrub a kitchen pavement, or break stones Like an old pauper, in all kinds of weather; For to articulate sweet sounds together Is to work harder than all these, and yet Be thought an idler by the noisy set Of bankers, schoolmasters, and clergymen The martyrs call the world." - W.B. Yeats

[@bunnycrofts8127]

Rotter Red holy shit

[@thecourrrr]

Dang this has been my life the last 3 years as an art college grad. The great news is I'm finally working in my field, in a new city with new friends and slowly finding my passion for the arts again. No wonder this film is my favorite of Ghibli--it's similar to my path in life.

[@Craftsworldsocial]

Yes this is an amazing comparison! Good work

[@alize0623]

H.C.Brown I see you on all the comments of the videos I watch today. Love your channel!

[@danieldurand7259]

Queen. 💜

[@cy-cy5292]

hello

[@aquadust]

I love your videos! Ok bye (hides behind bush)

[@roselleb3579]

I came here from your playlist

[@Bubblegob]

I've never thought of Kiki's delivery service that way and you got a pretty good point! Since the first time I saw Kiki's Delivery service it became my favorite Miyazaki movie, I watched it oh so many times it's really heart warming and maybe just maybe that was because of the parallele you're showing here being a young artist trying to get by myself. Granted I was only a teenager when I saw the movie but teenagers who pursue an artistic carreer don't wait to have a job to work extra time on their skill as it's rarely something you learn in school I remember drawing being my everything at this age sometime to the contempt of my peers and already posting art online regularly to get my name out there so that parallel between kids who works and kids who don't maybe more on point than you think as it's not specific to the 21st century. Thanks for the video and don't forget to stay fresh!

[@stillclouds]

When I was young I actually admired how mature she was and hoped one day I could be as independent as her. It was cool that she got to be on her own cause I was one of those children who were over protected by parents.

[@FloridaTesfay]

Yeah but now, I see how it is hard to be independent and how lonely it is follow your passion or finding that passion

[@stillclouds]

@@FloridaTesfay This is the definition of a Leader

[@TheHunter4065]

FINALLY A STUDIO GHIBLI ANALYSIS, I LOVE YOU

[@lorenabarrera100]

You girls just made me the happiest! I'm a painter and I can relate to the loss of inspiration. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@megware217]

Thanks for making me cry multiple times about how relatable this movie is to how I feel. Love this movie, love this analysis.

[@sixnow25]

I'm in tears. I really needed this. Thank you so much!

[@ohperid105]

As an aspiring writer and artist, I feel connected in some ways to Kiki, I used to love writing and drawing at first but as I go on doing this. Writing and Art began to slowly depreciate, so I forced myself to do it, it didn't work, so I stopped for 1⅐ years and I started again to write and art. It helped, slowly but surely. Truly this is inspiring for me.

[@JustCozItsMe]

My favorite childhood Studio Ghibli movie. I remember having multiple copies of this movie, one was a vhs recording of it from disney channel I recorded myself. It resonates so well even now with me.

[@MAngelesBVilla]

That reference to frances ha! Beautiful!

[@smaakjeks]

+M. Angeles Huh?

[@SDoesNotKnow]

@@smaakjeks In the video, there was a clip from the film Frances Ha when it started talking about comparing oneself to their peers and their success.

[@basil33]

I always related to Kiki because I could connect with having to find your confidence again when you face setbacks. Also the desire to make it out on your own and being independent

[@emilianomarquez1629]

As someone who went through all of that and deep into burn out when I monetized my art... I've come to the conclusion all I really wanted was to live, to truly be alive. That's what every film, every piece of music I ever loved was pointing to. And you don't really need to be making art to be truly alive, you can just, live. You can always be of service anywhere. Don't think what you do is who you are. Art is life itself.

[@TtimeXP]

Now if only I can find the blu-ray version of this movie with the original 1990 English dub, with Sydney forest songs. That would be GREAT! . _.

[@namonakitokumei3482]

I feel the same. Do tell me if you ever find such a copy

[@FlowWolf7]

Ive also been looking. Online as well. I wish I still had the vhs. Will the earth and the sky all fit together ever again

[@ayeshamalik295]

when I was younger, I used to have that copy on a vhs, recorded from tv. I gave away my old tv and vhs tapes and a few years later bought kiki on dvd...it was awful!!! I never realised how rare that vhs tape was ;-;

[@milksweet6038]

The released it on dvd when spirited away came out with that version so that’s how I have it but idk how you would Find a dvd from like the early 2000s now except from like a thrift store

[@smiley00]

I have the original vhs tape but I wish I knew how to convert it. VHS tapes degrade over time.

[@brianpetersen3429]

I am always so impressed with your explanations.

[@tishtish4]

Wow, never has a video been so relatable! Plus combining Studio Ghibli is icing on the cake!

[@allisonali3439]

As an artist my self I understand Kiki, finding client for commissions and sponsoring my art is very hard I don't even have followers of my page and its hardly to have commissions same like Kiki in ending I believe I will have good ending in my life too.

[@TheMaliceTree]

AAAH OMG I can't believe you covered this film THANK YOU

[@robintauber9994]

I watched this vhs over and over to get myself through college. Whenever I felt lost, hopeless, and alone; I'd pop in the tape and fly with Kiki! I wanted to find her sense of hope and cheerful kindness!

[@yumnaamjad2637]

Her burnout was so relatable as a training doctor working around the clock

[@Caroline_Kim_1209]

Gosh, I almost started crying watching this because I feel so deeply and personally with the points that were made. I really appreciate this video ❤️

[@foxmouth9380]

I really needed this

[@volgg]

As an artist, I relate to Kiki so much, it's like i'm watching an animated movie of my life experiences. Definitely my favorite animation movie of all time.

[@pieeater555]

This video is amazing. It feels like holding up a mirror to my life.

[@Diispaceyone]

Just finished watching this film and it really hit me. I lost my ability to fly recently; hope I will one day get it back.

[@yanghao6998]

Wow, before this video, I couldn't understand why people liked this movie so much, but this video encouraged me to have another look at it!

[@joylines]

Kiki's delivery service was the first Ghibli movie I ever watched, and it was always my favorite. I have being a theatre kid with creative issues in the last years, and the struggle was so bad. This analysis is perfect because everything makes sense now.

[@talithacumiferguson8834]

All the things you said in this video are the reasons why Kiki's Delivery Service is my #1 Favorite Studio Ghibli Film.

[@addisonhigbee6269]

Awesome! A Studio Ghibli video!

[@Zoya.A359]

Love your analysis as always

[@thewayoflovepodcast]

Artist!! Make sure you take care of yourself first! Unconditionally love yourself. High quality ideas or events will come if you're aligned. Few weeks ago I finally took my first vacation this year, it was just a 2 short days but my soul was feeling so fulfilled, and my vibration was raised dramatically. As a result, on my way back I 'randomly' walked into a healthy salad shop, and the owner wants to make a documentary with me. Magic happens when you are following your heart. So much love for this video essay and the movie.

[@rodrigo3732]

And that,s why this movie is criminally underrated.

[@ButterflyColors]

Me: wants to be an animator when I grow up everyone: artists can’t get a job after College :(

[@mdmxe]

Its not about job if u want to do it then just do it u only live once 😄 Do what u love and then try to make money from it ..

[@bbrbbr-on2gd]

Your videos always manage to make me feel better, thank you. ✌😄

[@kalleeanderson300]

I have loved this film since I was a kid but as I have grown up, moved out, and began to navigate the life of a working adult in a big city I relate to Kiki more and more.

[@MusicalMylow]

This is an amazing analysis; it's really inspiring and relatable, and I've never thought of the film this way. I've been getting burned out as a KZbin musician myself, working two jobs, and taking lame gigs, and it makes me feel bad, especially about my audience, with whom I have trouble relating to and creating content for, as it was likened in the video regarding Kiki's own clients. I'm also loving these comments from all the other artists in their respective fields who feel the same way, and this video definitely has great insight that can help us all. Thanks for creating and posting it.

[@nitac7174]

This was a fantastic analysis and breakdown and I already loved this movie but it definitely opened up a new layer to it for me and I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@s.o.2628]

I got the notification for this video during class, and let me tell you, I was SO tempted to leave class to watch this 😍 it's well worth the wait, though!❤

[@BrianHGarcia]

Why did I need this video?? Thank you.

[@candycottonwithapple]

Thank you. I really love all of your videos, but this one made me cry and gave me hope.

[@sarahpeck1819]

I didn't grow up with this movie, but your video came at a perfect time and I'm excited to find inspiration in this film! Thank you!

[@moonknightbliss]

This is dope! Keep up the great work

[@theoptimisticmetalhead7787]

Kiki's Delivery Service is one of Studio Ghibli's most overlooked films. Along with Porco Rosso. Super glad to see it getting some analysis.

[@kingboru7744]

this brought me to tears. Thank you for this message.

[@risacooper]

It's super scary how much of this I recognise in myself and my peers; I'd never even heard of creative burnout but *damn* do I know how it feels. This also pinpoints what I liked so much about the movie when first watching it (which was last year); I guess I related more to Kiki than I realised at the time. Wow.

[@elsiemon]

Yay I love this movie! More miyazaki, please! (I suggest doing something on the themes of Nausicaa and how it relates to militarism and the environment, and how those themes recur frequently in his work)

[@serendiclipses6851]

kinda unrelated comment but jiji’s voice is so cute in the original I can’t believe y’all live like this 😭 subs will always outsell dubs

[@AnzuMiruku]

This made me tear up. I've always felt so connected to "Kiki's Delivery Service" and all the characters in it. Great video!!

[@cinnamon9390]

This is amazing. You guys rock!

[@TibsisTops]

im glad you guys are a woman-run channel with many woman staff behind the scenes. you guys make great, thoughtful movie/film analysis videos on a platform very male-dominated and im happy the audience recognizes this and you have enjoyed some success

[@ouareaugirl]

that is such a wonderful sentiment

[@TibsisTops]

i know it can be very hard to run a successful channel - doubly so in a male-dominated genre/subject matter. i appreciate that this channel can blossom despite those challenges :) that people really see the videos for their own merit

[@julijakeit]

why don't you complain that men don't make millions of dollars by making make up videos? To each their own. I love screen prism videos because they are in-depth and thought provoking not because the channel is represented by two lovely ladies.

[@abrahamaghenorpolanco3520]

TibsisTops I love that fact too

[@ouareaugirl]

I don't know how julijakeit can enjoy ScreenPrism's often feminist-oriented content & still take issue with OP's praise of the channel & the women who run it. Also 'lovely ladies', lmao. 'Astute/perceptive/insightful/creative/talented women' perhaps fits better with what we're actually trying to say about them :)

[@romancauliflower9231]

you lovely people... your lovely messages do always come precisely when needed. thank you

[@roythomas3667]

Always a welcome reminder when I feel I'm losing hope, or that I've already lost my way.

[@SDoesNotKnow]

I never knew why even as a kid I related to Kiki as a character so hard and the themes of the movie. I just knew it was saying something so real. It wasn't until I became an adult and seeing this video that I realized it was because the film was showcasing what many adults go through, and how poignant it was for my generation though I do think every generation can relate to this. I'm not an artist or a creative, but I actually feel this as a lawyer. I went into the law because I wanted to have some sort of power behind my social activism and I figured my skillset was limited to writing, researching, and arguing. I loved being a young activist in college when I was learning my "roar" so to speak and I loved law school and learning new skills and muscles I did not know I had. Then I started doing it for a living and I got really burnt out after some years practicing. I was just getting overwhelmed with how much needed to be done and feeling that I was only helping individuals in a micro way but never dealing with the actual thing that was causing me to have so many clients in need in the first place. Also, so much of practice takes the joy out of actually learning about the law and how it can be used to change things for your clients, yourself, and a community. I became so discouraged by practicing that I started to hate it and I felt my work productivity slipping despite some victories along the way. I forgot why I became a lawyer. So I think Kiki is so relatable, and the talk she gets from Ursula is my go-to scene when I need to gain perspective again.

[@StarpoBerry]

I cried.....i never looked at Kiki's Delivery Service in this way before. But the fact of the matter is that all of it is very true. I own a small business selling my artwork, but I need a job to support myself and the business. I don't hate the job, it's just not a job I enjoy....its not art related. It's frustrating because I hardly have time to make art bcuz of the job itself. But I need it ^^;

[@kxspher]

I wanted to study Digital Animation but my family didn’t agreed or support me so I ended up majoring in Bussiness Management and now I feel so lost. Like I’m supposed to find a job according to my career when my heart is in a different place and even tho I want to still try I feel like It’s too late. There are so many amazing younger artist that took care and learned more. It’s so much I just lost motivation for everything. I’m trying to go back to writing and drawing while attempting to get a job that will leave me some time to invest in my passions

[@vincentdecicco7393]

Great job on breaking this classic down. Thanks

[@capobvious]

okay, but here is a thought: what if the artist struggle is neither new nor unique to the milienial generation. maybe it's always been that way for artist at anytime any generation anywhere! and another thing: for kiki to use her flying to open up a delivery service is not compromising on her talent but simply to channel it and use it a valuable way! having an ability doesn't entitle you to praise and admiration. using it to make this world better in some capacity, that's what deserves praise and admiration and compansation. and for her to use it to deliver parcels is just one way and doesn't have to stay the only way. she could also help out the firefighters or work in an entertainer fashion or help with flying research. it's how she uses her power that makes her successful and the delivery service is just her starting of small like everybody does in any field. (i agree with the rest of the video. i just would've wished you'd seen the bigger picture instead of just focusing on relating it to modernity.)

[@scoodler]

The story doesn't necessarily apply to millenials, but Kiki does represent the young artist starting out in the working world of adults. Currently, that would be millenials. In five to ten years, it will be generation Z. It has always been this way for artists. It wasn't any easier for previous generations. In fact, one could argue that it was even more difficult in the past. The internet has provided diy potential. Prior to that, creatives had to get the approval of established authorities such as galleries to get their work seen.

[@marissab4114]

I think in modern times though, artists are often expected to work for free for "experience or exposure." Especially with blogs and social media. I'm personally in a field that requires 2 or 3 internships before they'll finally deem you worthy enough to get an entry-level position. Most of the internships don't pay or only offer a small stipend. All the while you're providing free labor. If you complain about this you're seen as ungrateful and lazy for not wanting to put the work in. We do want to put the work in but we also want to afford things like housing and food. Creative fields are very guilty of using young artists in this way, even using their work to further their brand yet they won't compensate for the time and energy put in.

[@capobvious]

It's true that young artist today are tragically undervalued and underpayed (although that could also be argued for other generations and other artist in other centuries...) It's just really hard to properly evaluate something as subjective as art, because as soon as you put standards and regulations on it, which would assist in a proper pricing like in other industries, you would lose the freedom, creativity and individuality that makes art in the first place. I mean, how do you put a price tag on something so intrinsically undefinable as art? Anyway... but come to think of it, that really is a struggle of the millennial generation: we're supposed to work twice as hard for little to no money - for the 'experience' or the 'exposure' - and if we don't conform to those ridiculous demands, we're considered 'entitled' and 'lazy'. I'm afraid that is not just a thing for young artist in the creative industry, but for a lot of millennials starting out in the adult working world.... It's truly frustrating...

[@marissab4114]

It really is frustrating. It is hard to put a price tag on something individually done such as a painting, drawing, or photographs. Personally, I work in books. So, I know the value of most newly released hardcovers is about 21.95 haha. And my best friend works in movie animation. These jobs obviously have a clear monetary value that low-level workers just aren't compensated for despite the time and creativity put in. There's a toxic mindset in creative fields that you're supposed to do it for the love of doing it and not so you can get rich and famous. Which cool great, but most of us don't aim to be rich and famous we aim to be able to provide for our families while doing the thing we love.

[@user-ot2nh8qb7d]

I love the content of this channel, and I wish you all much success into the foreseeable future! Also, being in the STEM field, we too are not immune, the shared experience is sometimes very similar, despite what others may have you believe. Again, wonderful analysis.

[@kaceeeddinger6946]

Thank you. I needed to hear this today.

[@fionagarner4503]

Currently an autistic music student studying Opera as an artist this is the most relatable movie I’ve seen and as an autistic person Finding Dory. I’m constantly being told I can drop out of college and get a real job but giving up would kill me. Things like Music Theory make it hard to remember why I’m there especially with a lot of more experienced students who don’t have my struggles.

[@joselocalau123]

I would love to see your take on Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke! I love your channel girls, keep the amazing work!

[@emplosion]

I LOVE this! Kiki was always my favorite character growing up!

[@MasonCartoon]

This video has actually changed me.... As a working (and creatively sturggling) musician, I relate to Kiki so much. I made this realization after rewatching it recently. You seemed to have tangibilized some feelings and suspicions I've had about my own craft. Thank you.

[@EMDF]

That was beautiful! Thank you for making this video! It's much appreciated

[@khangvutien2538]

I love the explanations in this video

[@lesleymenjivar]

I can definately relate to this movie, which made me love it, but after watching this video, I love Kiki's Delivery Service even more! ❤

[@Uchi848]

This is so relatable! I usually don't write comments on KZbin, but honestly, I have been thinking about this exact topic very recently. I have loved drawing ever since I can remember and lately I keep hitting these intense artist blocks due to the fact that my artistic expression has turned into "work". The scenes in Kiki's Delivery Service where she loses her flying ability and hangs out with Ursula continue to play in my head whenever I think about my current difficulty with drawing. I grew up with that film and I guess the messages within it subconsciously came to mind. Personally, this video is helping me come to terms with its message and understanding why it has been resonating so strongly with me recently. It is good to be aware of these things.