Kiki's Delivery Service: More Than Just a Cute Movie?

Okay, so I just rewatched Kiki's Delivery Service (again, I know, I'm obsessed), and I've been thinking about something. We all see it as this sweet coming-of-age story, right? Girl moves to a new town, starts a business, learns to believe in herself. But I think there's a deeper layer about burnout and creative blocks, especially for young women trying to find their place. Think about it: Kiki's SO excited at first, flying all over, making deliveries. But then she starts doubting herself, her magic gets weaker, and she literally loses the ability to fly! That scene where she's just sitting around, feeling useless... it's so relatable. And I think it's symbolic of how easily young women can be crushed by the pressure to 'succeed' and be 'perfect,' especially when they're forging their own paths. Also, the scene where she and Ursula bond really hits home. Ursula basically tells Kiki that even she – a established artist – struggles with creative blocks, which I think is super important for Kiki to hear. I mean, the whole plot revolves around how Kiki's confidence and belief in herself directly affect her magic. It's such a visual representation of the internal struggles we all face. Like, her magic is only a vehicle to expose the anxiety and isolation she feels which causes the magic to go away. And the fact that she's only able to fly again when she has a genuine need to, to save Tombo, suggests that passion and purpose are key to overcoming those feelings of inadequacy. It's like the magic (and being able to perform it) is secondary the the real issue of her mental well being. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I think Kiki's Delivery Service is more than just a cute Ghibli film. It's a really perceptive look at the pressures young women face and how those pressures can lead to burnout and loss of self. (Plus the animation is just gorgeous, obvi.) Thoughts?