Hayao Miyazaki draws heavily on modern history for inspiration. In this video, I trace some of the historical influences in one of his early films, Kiki's Delivery Service. Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/bluemorningstar Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/AJromeda Read the original essay this video is based on: http://www.popmatters.com/feature/miyazakis-haunted-utopia-ghost-modernity-kikis-delivery-service/ Music: Dragon Boy — Joe Hisaishi A Town With an Ocean View — Joe Hisaishi Heartbroken Kiki — Joe Hisaishi