7 Movies Like Spirited Away if You’re Looking for Something Similar
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Another offering from the acclaimed Studio Ghibli, Kiki’s Delivery Service tells the story of a young witch named Kiki who sets off into the world to apply her magical training for a year. To this end, she winds up in Koriko, a port city host to people of all stripes, and sets up a delivery service to assist the residents with their daily tasks. While this plot summary could be fluffed up with allusions to otherworldly happenings and the like, the film is grounded in a way even more realistic offerings aren’t.
The dilemmas Kiki faces aren’t ones which are world changing or mystical in nature; they have to do with her own self-confidence, the daily struggles she encounters and her learning to manage them herself while reaching out for help when she needs it. Like Spirited Away, it’s a strikingly realistic portrayal of a person growing up, gaining the experience they need to take on the world and be the best person they can be, and it’s hard not to fall in love with.
