This is my favourite animation movie. This film is about a
girl, Sophie, who falls in love with Howl.
Howl is a very powerful and mysterious wizard who
lives in a bewitched castle.
The Witch of Waste is chasing Howl and when she sees him
with Sophie, she attacks her, transforming her into an old woman.
Sophie travels
to the Wastes and encounters a living scarecrow whom she names
"Turnip Head," who leads her to Howl's castle. Sophie's country
is in war with a neighbour country. The King summons Howl
(Pendragon and Jenkins) to fight in the war. Sophie learns that Howl has
transformed into a bird, like creature in order to interfere in the war, but
each transformation makes it more difficult for him to return to human. She
fears that Howl is preparing to leave them.
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie (young) | Chieko Baisho | Emily Mortimer |
| Sophie (old) | Jean Simmons | |
| Howl (Hauru) | Takuya Kimura | Christian Bale |
| Witch of the Waste | Akihiro Miwa | Lauren Bacall |
| Calcifer | Tatsuya Gashūin | Billy Crystal |
| Markl | Ryūnosuke Kamiki | Josh Hutcherson |
| Madame Suliman | Haruko Kato | Blythe Danner |
| Lettie | Yayoi Kazuki | Jena Malone |
| Honey | Mayuno Yasokawa | Mari Devon |
| Prince Justin/Turnip Head | Yō Ōizumi | Crispin Freeman |
| Madge | Rio Kanno | Liliana Mumy |
| King of Ingary | Akio Ōtsuka | Mark Silverman |
| Heen | Daijirō Harada | |
I don't recommend this film to anyone who doesn't like
cartoons or animes.
I just like the film because it was part of my childhood.
Another recommendation from Japanese origin, Whoa!!! Thanks for the honesty and recommendation, Bárbara.
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