A new piece of fan art based around Hayao Miyazaki's classic Studio Ghibli film Kiki's Delivery Service has given the young witch a modern redesign. Miyazaki has made a huge name for himself throughout his career, but one of his best films is arguably one that isn't nearly as talked about as others.

Kiki's Delivery Service is a 1989 film that follows Kiki, a young witch who travels on her own once she turns 13 to independently learn how to use her magic. When she arrives in the small town of Koriko, she opens up a delivery service where she flies packages to people on her broomstick. Kiki's Delivery Service is a wonderfully made relatable coming-of-age film that has likable characters and a fascinating message about growing up, overworking yourself, and dealing with burnout. It's not underrated by any means, as it has certainly developed a hefty following, but this charming film is often overlooked compared to other Miyazaki films. Nevertheless, it's still one of Miyazaki's absolute best, and one fan has shared a fascinating glimpse at what Kiki's job would look like had it taken place in the more modern world.

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Artist SirMazarin shared an incredible piece of Kiki fan art on the r/Ghibli Reddit that shows the young witch's delivery service in a more modern time period. She looks similar to a modern-day delivery driver with an automated signature tablet on her hip and a mailperson windbreaker to help keep her warm in the skies. Instead of her iconic broom, she's made an upgrade to a propeller Roomba that's more intense but makes it where "AU Kiki can deliver at high speed." However, to keep Jiji safe, she's acquired a backpack that has a container to keep him from falling out. It's all brought together with red cat ear headphones that Kiki uses to keep in touch with the ground below while giving a unique take on her iconic red bow. Take a look at SirMazarin's incredible artwork here!

This Fan Art Pays Homage to Much More than Just Kiki

As pointed out by user Confident_Fortunes_32, the artwork is loaded with "treasures" in the form of references to other Studio Ghibli films. Behind Kiki is Laputa, the island floating in the sky from Miyazaki's film Castle in the Sky." Kiki's uniform is also rocking a No Face pin, which is a reference to the fan-favorite Spirited Away character. Kiki is even wearing sneakers with the brand Air Totoro as an homage to the titular creature from My Neighbor Totoro. These are some of the clearest references, but there are so many more to be found. From Laputian robots to Soot Sprites, there are countless little winks to other Miyazaki film that make this a perfect tribute to not just Kiki but Studio Ghibli as a whole.

Miyazaki films will undoubtedly stand the test of time because of how well-made they are. The tales are timeless and make for fascinating modern fairy tales with interesting messages. SirMazarin's glimpse at a modern Kiki's Delivery Service solidifies these films as iconic with their charming piece of fan art that's an adorable love letter to the masterful Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli films.

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Source: SirMazarin