The Inspiration for Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery!

[@heckincat1406]

I'm proud to be Swedish because of this fact! Great video.

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks, I'm happy you appreciated it! Have a great day

[@Pokenopoly]

I went back to Visby this summe for the first time in over 20 years. Was amazing to revisit the city again, something I will do more often moving forward.

[@joakimnorrby]

Glad you enjoyed it, it's a magical place for sure:)

[@cedriclouche1058]

I didn't think Miyazaki was inspired by a swedish town... I imagined something more italian... Thanks for this visit... A french Ghibli fan... :)

[@joakimnorrby]

He drew inspiration from several cities, I think Milan was one of them :) thanks for commenting, have a great day!

[@addsute]

On the official website of Ghibli, it's based on Stockholm and Visby. And Ghibli staffs visited there for this movie.

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

I've heard that it was inspired also by Naples (Italy) and Lisbon (Portugal). But most, if not all, direct features that have been identified have been found in Stockholm and Visby

[@jim_jim1674]

"Ghibli" in itself implies Italy.

[@Pepero0902]

Oh my! I never knew ghibli took inspiration from Scandinavian cities like Sweden, I’m from Norway but damn that is soo coool Thanks for the video!

[@joakimnorrby]

I know, I thought so too, but he seems to be a very curious person so it makes sense in a way that he would travel so far for inspiration. Thanks for watching, have a great day!

[@SpiderKelsey]

This is my all time favorite movie and I absolutely have to visit one day 😭

[@joakimnorrby]

It is such a masterpiece! I recommend visiting April-October and definitely book one of Ayas tours, they were so much fun :)

[@jennynorrby3030]

So fun to see that he got so much inspiration from Visby! Nicely shot video. 😊

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks, it was a lot of fun to shoot (:

[@contagiousintelligence5007]

The city design definitely came from this. Thank you!

[@joakimnorrby]

Right? They share the same vibes too :) thanks for watching!

[@sarikhsnh1180]

Wish I'll have a chance to go back to Sweden again and visit Visby!

[@joakimnorrby]

I hope that you will come, I can recommend going in June when the days are long weather is nice. Thanks for watching!

[@natalielachance9584]

This was amazing! What a magical place. And Gigi at the end 💜

[@joakimnorrby]

I'm glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@frostedgamer8484]

Amazing video I always wanted to know about koriko next you should go to lisbon

[@joakimnorrby]

That is a great idea, thanks for the tip!

[@ogoolakarutagoogleplay7097]

A fantastic video about the old city of Visby that inspired Miyazaki to create the film "Kiki's Delivery Service"!!! An amazing comparison of the real city and the animation film. A must see for Kiki fans! Especially if you want to visit this magical place! Love it!!! Great job!!!

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank you for your kind words! I definitely recommend a visit to any Kiki fan and especially to book a tour with Aya if you're in town.

[@timothymorehouse1255]

That is awesome love from sweden to all japanese!

[@RamyamHobbies]

it's actully a little bit of combination of Visby & Stockholm :) There are parts of his imaginary city almost copy pasted from Stockholm, and a couple of shop signs copied, lantern styles in known parks with typical late 1800's stockholm buildings, Kungsgatan and so on. Overall more inspired by visby then stockholm for sure! But it took some inspiration from stockholm for the more central parts of the city, the places you see more off early when she flies around almost getting hit by traffic, and a bit later during the clock tower accident. But it's all really cool imo!

[@joakimnorrby]

Yeah you're absolutely right, I recognize kungsgatan, söders höjder and stadshuset to name a few. I feel that the essence of Koriko is more Visby tho, but I'm prolly a bit bias :)

[@RamyamHobbies]

​@@joakimnorrby You are correct with the essense! majority of the city is not that small inner part you see early. like I also mentioned, it takes more inspiration from Visby for sure! I feel like he imagined Visby as a little bit bigger city, how the centre might have built up a little bit more during late 1800's, but for the most part kept same aestetics around it, so just took some inspiration from stockholm for smaller innercity part, as stockholm itself is fairly low built, no real skyscrapers, and actully not super big city compared to Japanese standards!

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

I mostly recognised some spots in the Old Town in Stockholm, from places near to where I used to work.

[@XDKang]

I just concluded my own self-guided Kiki's Delivery tour around Visby and the Gamla Stan area of Stockholm, and your video was a great help in my trip planning! I was able to spot all these landmarks and a whole lot more when I was in Visby. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to see my own Jiji, but watching the sun set from the viewpoint at Vårdklockegatan and imagining that there was a young witch with a broomstick watching it with me sort of made up for it.

[@joakimnorrby]

Hey that sounds awesome, I'm happy for you! I'm actually in the process of making a follow up with Aya in Stockholm. Hope you stay tuned for part 2 :)

[@unknwnerror1616]

Very nice video! What a beautiful town I’d love to visit it one day, thanks for sharing!

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks for watching! It's definitely worth a visit, I recommend visiting in June when the weather is nice, days are long and the tourists season hasn't begun.

[@マイコ-b6w]

素敵！魔女の宅急便の街に行くのが私の夢の一つです😊 この動画を観て早く行きたくなりました。ありがとうございます！from Japan

[@joakimnorrby]

I am happy you enjoyed the video and I hope you stop by for a visit one day! I am a huge Ghibli fan myself and hope to be able to visit the museum in Tokyo one day!

[@マイコ-b6w]

@@joakimnorrby You are welcome to Japan anytime!

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

Parts of Stockholm was also largely used as inspiration for Koriko. If you go, you would probably first go by plane to Stockholm and then take a boat from there to Visby.

[@jacquelinelehr1583]

What a beautiful video, really amazing shots and would love to try out the kikis tour! Thank you for sharing :)

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank you, for your kind words! I can highly recommend the tour, it was so much fun!

[@pratikpuri3812]

Wow!! This is so amazing. Thank you so much for this.Kiki all the way...

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Just_Nita-i2q]

Wonderful Thoroughly enjoyef this video thank you

[@joakimnorrby]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Olivier-GM]

I really like your videos about Sweden !

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank you! more videos on the subject is coming up (w a focus on Gotland especially)

[@scotiaenviroed]

So awesome!!! I want to visit this place now.

[@joakimnorrby]

I definitely think the place have the same feeling as Koriko when you wander around in it. Happy you enjoyed it, I recommend visiting during the summer!

[@reysgotplans5005]

Great video! I had no idea this existed, hope I get to see it for myself some day 🥰

[@joakimnorrby]

Happy you enjoyed it, it's a little gem well worth a visit! :)

[@fevankessel]

What an amazing video you made! Beautiful footage, very informative with an amazing guide and very nicely edited with all the side by side shots! Thank you for making this. I loved it!😄

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank you for your kind words!! I'm happy that you enjoyed it, and yes Aya brought it to another level 😊 thanks for watching and commenting, have a great day!

[@ianw0ng]

didnt know it was a real place. thank u for sharing. :)

[@joakimnorrby]

It was a great inspiration to Miyazaki and the team :) thanks for commenting!

[@michaelhall8586]

What a pretty little town

[@joakimnorrby]

It surely is! 😊

[@rrr87011]

Loved the guide and her lovely energy and story about starting her business. Best wishes to you both and thanks for the amazing video

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank you for your kind words! All the best to you!

[@MShehryarKhan-rf3gc]

Wow, Very Nice Video Man . I'm planning to watch the film again!

[@joakimnorrby]

Happy you enjoyed it, have a great time watching it and thanks for your comment!

[@MShehryarKhan-rf3gc]

​@@joakimnorrby You are Welcome, Love from Pakistan. 🙂

[@tao26899]

Thank you for making this video, I really love it ❤

[@joakimnorrby]

I'm happy you appreciated it, thanks for your comment :) have a great day

[@adii_ti1019]

Can you explore more Ghibli's work 😢 I am looking forward to it ❤😊

[@joakimnorrby]

Def, I am planning on making another one with Aya in the near future. Thanks for asking! 🙏❤️

[@del787b]

What an amazing little tour thanks so much for the little tour ✌️

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks, glad you appreciated it!

[@issmmmmmmmmmm]

really appreciate this video. i'v always loved kiki

[@joakimnorrby]

Thank, you it means a lot, that you liked it. From one Kiki lover to another.

[@1995yuda]

Beautiful stuff!

[@joakimnorrby]

I know, right? It has the same feel as Koriko too I find :)

[@1995yuda]

@@joakimnorrby Yes! Absolutely stunning. Thank you for making this video.

[@joakimnorrby]

@@1995yuda thanks for watching, have a great day!

[@1995yuda]

@@joakimnorrby Same to you, Joakim 🙏

[@elmore707]

Loved seeing this, great video!

[@joakimnorrby]

Happy you enjoyed it! Have a great day!

[@LumiereTales]

It's a great surprise for me. Thank you!

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@janicegutshall653]

Thank you, this was really cool!

[@joakimnorrby]

I'm happy you liked it!

[@tagir_f]

cool

[@廖阳子]

Amazing video!

[@joakimnorrby]

Glad you like it! 🙏

[@DavidBigandt]

Very cool, I did not know about this connection

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks David, happy you appreciated it!

[@krisskross6074]

Amazing, beautiful. Would love to visit this place myself one day. Thanks for sharing the video.👍👍

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks for watching, have a great day!

[@Hvrodvitner]

Grym video!!

[@williamsmr]

nice video !

[@joakimnorrby]

Thanks Rory!

[@dominusgengar]

This is cool mate, just a curious question man, is your bag around 30L? Is it bearable to carry whole day? thanks mate

[@joakimnorrby]

It's the Lowepro PROTACTIC BP 450 AW II and I think it's about 30L. It's a great backpack and very sturdy but I do tend to get a little soar in my back after 4-5 hours with it on. But that also comes down to what you carry in it and your physical shape (mine could be better, lol).

[@hamix0137]

nice

[@carlekelin9605]

What is the song at 01:54 called?

[@joakimnorrby]

I couldnt find it thorugh shazam lol, but it is a track from Epidemic Sound. I think I searched 'medieval', 'viking' or something similar. Hope this helps :)

[@freekitten00]

8:20

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

My understanding is that Copenhagen, especially the clock tower, were part of the inspiration.

[@joakimnorrby]

Cool, didn't know that. Thanks for sharing, now I'm curious to see how it looks!

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

The clock tower is almost a direct copy of the Stockholm City Hall, except that the real-world tower does not have a clock. However... The tower has a clock in another Swedish movie: "Jönsonligan dyker upp igen", which is a remake of a Danish "Olsenbanden" movie, where the original scene is set in/on the Copenhagen city hall's clock tower.

[@jarrodyuki7081]

Swedish town!!!!!!!!

[@joakimnorrby]

That's right, haha

[@nejsonsvejson9861]

Lol when you live near a place like this one really just normalizes it, then one goes to stockholm and goes O: because that's cool for someone who doesn't live there.

[@joakimnorrby]

I know! Coming back to Sweden after living in Canada I see it in a perhaps more north american perspective and really feel like it looks like a fairytale.

[@thongquehanoi]

Cosplay Meg Griffin go to City From Kiki's Delivery Service 1989

[@alestane2]

I think it's worth reminding that the Ghibli animation movie is based on a book, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiki%27s_Delivery_Service_(novel)

[@joakimnorrby]

That's definitely worth mentioning :)