Howl’s Moving Castle is one of Studio Ghibli’s most ... Yet, in the movie, Calcifer is a small, round, orange flame with large eyes, giving him a much cuter and more comedic presence.

When Howl’s Moving Castle begins, the titular castle is a ... unlike Calcifer’s flame. This is an anti-war symbolism and shows us that warm, homely fire can also become a weapon of mass ...

Something I have always adored about Howl’s Moving Castle is that it’s very wholesome about the type of story it’s trying to portray, and themes of which it tells as the tale progresses.

“Howl’s Moving Castle” is a stunning film with gorgeous animation and a recognizable, sweeping score. However, the film disappoints in its writing, despite creating lovable and multi-faceted ...

I finally watched Castle in the Sky and had many thoughts on it., but for Howl’s Moving Castle, I just thought I never read the original book series. Therefore, I decided to read it and then ...

Howl's Moving Castle is a popular fantasy anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Released in 2004, it quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its magical story, endearing characters, and stunning ...

Studio Ghibli released “Howl’s Moving Castle” in Japan on Nov. 20, 2004, and its thoughtful consideration of age and war remains pertinent even today. The film, based on the novel of the same name, ...

Before the initial release of “Howl’s Moving Castle” 20 years ago, Akihiko Yamashita spent nearly two years working as the supervising animator on the Studio Ghibli film. Yamashita recalls ...

In the background, we can see supporting characters like Markl and Turnip-Head. Howl’s Moving Castle came out in 2004 and loosely takes inspiration from Diana Wynne Jones’s 1986 novel of the ...

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Howl’s Moving Castle,” now playing in theaters until Oct. 3 as part of Ghibli Fest, Yamashita spoke with Variety via an interpreter about his ...