I’ve been fond of Ghibli productions since I was a kid. It was so easy to lose myself in delicate strokes of events where I relate infinitely to their naturalistic portrayal of character emotions and relationships. Living in Japan, I came to learn the studio’s steep stance in anti-war movement against the actions and remnants of World War II ideology that led to the most harrowing human catastrophes in and outside of their country. This made me view Ghibli’s productions in a new light, searching for symbolism and messaging in Kiki’s delivery service. I notice that all is done very subdued, in classical Japanese manner, to impart and inspire empathy via soothing aesthetics and gentle narration.