Kiki's Delivery Service is one of Studio Ghibli's most iconic films, and for good reason. It is a beautiful story about growing up and feeling isolated, with some fun magic mixed in to keep things feeling wondrous. The film does, however, have a bit of a reputation for being simple and silly, which isn't really the case at all. Kiki's Delivery Service is a layered story with quite a bit of sadness beneath the surface. It's a nostalgic sadness, however, and certainly not the kind that would bring anyone down, but rather the kind that might make them reflect on times they can no longer get back to.