First Time Watching **Howl's Moving Castle** To See What All The Hype Is About

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[@Reulock]

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[@sharpaycutie2]

Hey,You don't havebto take it but you don't HAVE to listen to Japanese versions of eveything. you can do whatever YOU want to do.. People just say that to be pretentious. There is good dubbing in alot of amime I've watched. There is also BAD dubbing as well but I've only come across sthat a few times. Don't let people options dictate yous it all I got to say. 🤗

[@user-kg6er2cx7g]

Although the heroine has been hit by the witch's aging magic, there is only one way to break the curse, and that is the power of love, which can break any curse.

[@spaceshiplewis]

A reason Howl got his reputation for pestering beautiful girls in the beginning was because he was always looking for Sophie.

[@spaceshiplewis]

Also Billy Crystal is Calcifer in the English dub.

[@evecampbell3069]

I accept this Headcanon.

[@seacyren161]

@@evecampbell3069 no no I think it's true. Remember in the movie Sofie travels to the past and tells howl to find her.

[@_dragonflies_]

Yeah, and that's where he is different from the book, where he has, in fact pestered girls, including Sophie. He was the one who catcalled her in the book

[@ACinemafanatic]

⁠@@evecampbell3069 It’s true cause when he saved her from being harassed he said “sorry I’m late I was looking all over for you.”

[@jjhh320]

Sophie's curse is about how she feels about herself, not necessarily about becoming old. Any time that she's confident, happy, loving, or otherwise not self-conscious (like sleeping), she looks young and beautiful. Normally, she doesn't see herself that way and feels like she's a grandma with no future left (hence the curse's appearance). In the book version, she's the eldest of 3 daughters and feels she's destined for a mundane life running the hat shop with no chance of being happy. Her story arc is about confidence in herself.

[@satsuki4646]

Okay so here are some clarifications if you want some! And some fun facts The reason Howl saw Sophia as young at moments or she became young at moments was because love breaks the spell and they were expressing strong feelings of love so the spell was wearing off. You’ll also notice how she gets a little less aged in appearance throughout the film. Shooting stars are dying fire demons so if a wizard makes a deal with one they give up their heart in exchange for more power and the fire demon gets to live forever. Neither are allowed to tell the details of this contract but a third party can break it if they themselves are able to find the solution. Because the demon has the heart the wizard is ofc without their heart which causes them to become evil the longer they are without it. In the book the witch of the waste went too long without it and was truly evil and Howl was on the same path but his old mentor, Saliman in the movie, warns her to find his heart or he’d become just like the witch of the waste. That is represented in the movie as Howl turning into that bird like monster creature thing. Calcifire tells him the more he turns, the harder it is to revert back to a human. If you noticed in the beginning of the film Howl mentioned how he found Sophie again and it took a long time and that is a reference to her telling him to find her in the future. This part was not in the book though. Fun facts (from the book mainly): - the war was not in the book - Sophie has two sisters - Michael is a teenager in the book and if I am not mistaken, I think Michael is Black. He is possibly another race but he certainly is a person of color as he is described as dark in the book. - Howl spends his time flirting with girls and pretending he’s a musician to get them but he breaks up with them as soon as they like him back. He just likes the chase - HOWL IS FROM THE REGULAR HUMAN WORLD. OUR WORLD! He is a Welsh man whose family thinks he studied the occult in college and now just wastes his time and money doing whatever but little do they know he’s in a wizard world as one of the most famous wizards - the witch of the waste was taken over by the demon who had her heart and she wanted kidnapped two men, the prince and Wizard Solomon (or Sullivan, I forgot) and uses pieces of their bodies to create one body and wants Howl’s head for the final piece. She’s also after Howl’s heart because she needs a new one - Howl connects the shop to a field of flowers and they open up a flower shop - Howl’s kinda cold to Sophie in the books. Always complaining about her being there and touching stuff. He did it in the film but in the book it seems colder to the point where Sophie is sure he doesn’t like her - Howl’s real name or at least his regular human world name is Howell!

[@mikanlin]

This is very informative. Thank you

[@chiridarkrose2872]

I always thought the book dedication was sweet too. “The idea for this book was suggested by a boy in a school I was visiting, who asked me to write a book called The Moving Castle. I wrote down his name, and put it in such a safe place, that I have been unable to find it ever since. I would like to thank him very much.”

[@satsuki4646]

@@chiridarkrose2872 yeah I wish she was able to find it because that kid deserves compensation tbh. And what an imagination that kid must’ve had

[@Melodyofthesea78]

I read the books so already knew this also the author continues past this into two other books Howl and Sophie do have kids.

[@kad559]

Another fact, the author, Dianna Wayne Jones, claims that though the book and movie are drastically different, she loves both versions very much. She's especially fond of Miyazaki's version of the castle. And had several statues of it around her house

[@HaddonGranillo]

Remember when she's in Howl's childhood and she yells, "Find me in the future!" as she falls? When she first meets Howl he says, "I've been looking for you everywhere." hinting at the fact that he remembers her and HAS looked for her. Maybe this was on purpose, maybe not, I'm not sure, and it's not clarified. It's still cool to look out for, though.

[@hummus_exual]

I have waited one year. Ever since your reaction to Spirited Away, I have waited for this moment to come. And now it’s here, and I’m so happy 😭✨

[@Reulock]

Aw man I'm sorry I took so long lol, I'm glad you're happy though! I'll try to do studio ghibli reactions more often! :)

[@PrincessNana08]

The Howl and Sophie in this movie was wayyy tamer compared to the books. They fought so much in the books lmao, but Sophie was such a boss. I still like MIyazaki's Howl and Sophie though and the magic he is able to create in the animation and unique story telling approach of Ghibli films.

[@sydney_gacha1289]

OK but howls dubbed voice when we first met him made me SIMP HARD LIKE GODDAMN

[@RealCFZ]

Fun Fact: Not only Christian Bale plays Howl and Batman, Detective and Martial Artist. In Original Japanese, Howl was played by Takuya Kimura who later plays a detective and martial artist, Takayuki Yagami from Judgment.

[@whizkid00000]

Studio Ghibli dubs are actually really well done

[@calliea735]

I remember growing up and visiting my grandmother, there was a train that went right through the section of town she lived in and was close enough that it basically went through the back alley. She had to have locks on the cupboards to hold all of her dishware in place 😅

[@iidajohnson1613]

If you haven't seen it already I'd recommend "Kiki's Delivery Service".

[@Reulock]

It's on my list, I will get to it as soon as I can! :D

[@EmphaticNod]

Maybe I'm about to offend some people, but... Miyazaki films always have excellent, high-quality dubs that get the spirit and message of each story (which the creator himself would agree is the most important thing), even if the words themselves aren't a perfect translation. The whole sub vs. dub debate is stupid to me, because both are objectively great. Reading the subs in the original language provides some extra cultural insight at times, but the tradeoff is that you have to divide your attention between reading and appreciating the beauty of the animation on screen - which means that for some people, they're only getting half the experience. I think we can all agree that this is a great shame, especially with Miyazaki films. So, if you're the type of person who is more moved by words and tone and audio, by all means, watch these films in the original sub. But if you're more the type of person who responds to striking visuals, expression, and body language, you'll probably enjoy the dub experience just as much, if not more (they really are a feast for the eyes!). Honestly, I recommend going back and rewatching each film both ways, just to see which resonates more with you. And don't feel pressured to cater to one group over the other when its impossible to please everyone. Watch them how you think *you* will enjoy them more. Also, please consider doing Kiki's Delivery Service in the future, when you have the chance. It's very cute ♥

[@DarkBlueCat4]

Cute sofie, cute dog, cute grandma, cute Howl, cute boy, cute fire demon, cute turnip aaaaaaaand cute KZbinr! It was such a delight to see/hear your reactions!

[@HBC423]

Billy Crystal plays Calcifer in the English dub… it’s great

[@Zodia195]

Having watched both versions, I still prefer the dub, but I do respect the sub.

[@JennyAnn]

And Christian Bale voices Howl.

[@tonno999]

Usually I would always go for the sub but def recommend the dubs for all the Ghibli movies, they’re so well done.

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

My favorite Ghibli movie is The Secret World of Arietty, its based on the children's book The Borrowers and it's super cute :))

[@hikarihakai1285]

idk if anyone have said this yet but at the beginning when she first met her Howl he said :there you are sweetheart, sorry I'm late, I've been looking everywhere for you maybe it a call back to when she meet kid Howl later in the movie and he still remember and find her

[@vashmdk]

Such a masterpiece 😍😍

[@Reulock]

Agreed!

[@krisskross6074]

Christian Bale does the voice of Howl in the English dub. He does a little bit of his Batman voice in one scene. This movie came before Batman Begins.

[@nalu3430]

25:25 wow you got that at the first watch I'm impressed.

[@creatingpulsars9979]

Ghibli you're safe to watch subbed or dubbed, honestly.

[@asahi6487]

Fr, they're both amazing

[@AzmiAb]

I’m used to the dub, but sounds like both is good. The dub is pretty good too

[@user-kg6er2cx7g]

Sophie fell in love with Hall the first time she saw him. So if you think about it, what emotion can break the curse? The answer is that love can break any curse.

[@MyInitialsAreCBD]

This movie and the book it's based on are quite different. Starting story beats are relatively the same but after the first act, the divergence happens.

[@thearkof-noah]

rené ur EDITING!!!!!! im living for it😂😂😂

[@lushia_lf]

The only reason I would recommend watching it in the dub is bc the way Howl says, "That's mine, girl."

[@bridgettelair370]

If you do Castle in the Sky I recommend the dub because they added a lot of amazing music from the original composer (it's lovely, I especially like The Forgotten Robot Soldier track) and Mark Hamill is Colonel Muska too.

[@eris5567]

I love this movie so much! It’s definitely one of my favorites.

[@christianmosqueira1985]

That was amazing! I like watching movies myself in English but with other language subtitles just to see how interesting it is LOL by the way I love your look ❤️🌹😊

[@Reulock]

Haha that's an interesting way to watch movies lol, also thank you!

[@TheFloorface]

your safe with dubbing on all the studio ghibli films really. i dont think i've watched any that werent great. with some anime, subs are a must but ghibli always gets great actors

[@annaschwirian7548]

Howls moving castle was my favorite studio gibli film until two things happened. 1- I watched whispers of the heart such an underrated studio gibli movie 2- I read the book howls was loosely based on. I adore the book but they are so different that I can think of them separately. That's why Howls moving castle is still in the number two spot for me.

[@Gweneira_Valentine]

This was great! I personally like both the sun and dubs of this movie. If you have time I’d highly recommend watching it in dubbed!! There’s some amazing voice actors in it. (Christian Bale is Howl for example)

[@nishio_miyuki]

18:08 ハウルは何度も見てるけど、窓から顔を出してる荒れ地の魔女は気づかなかったwww

[@alyshaharper8730]

There is a book. It is different enough to keep you interest but answers your questions.

[@press1230]

I love seeing people's opinions on Ghibli films, my favorite movies honestly. I was even surprised to see that there is a new movie out from last year I believe if you would like to check it out, Earwig and the Witch. Also, I'll subscribe for more content.

[@beholdman7158]

This movie is one of the few times I prefer dub over sub And it's mostly only for calsifer

[@susiewolf4318]

This is lovely! I enjoyed your reactions!

[@SnowxXxAngel]

I like both the sub and dub versions of Howl's Moving Castle tbh.... Both of them are well done by the VA's

[@heidinieminen2811]

I like watching these with subtitles because that's how I learned to watch them, but I also understand why people watch them dubbed, because I watch Disney movies dubbed in finnish and original sounds weird.

[@math9172]

My favorite Ghibli.

[@yuzurubrijer4556]

You missed out on Christian Bale's "That's my girl!"

[@celery4068]

my fav fav fav fav fav studio ghibli movie ever, well correction my FAVORITE movie of all time

[@maxdon2001]

Enjoyed the reaction!

[@RG1981NL]

It was a dream when he was complete Monster and the next day was just sweet that was a dream of Sophie

[@OGJessie]

Don't listen to the dub or sub debate.... Just watch it however....I sometimes begin an anime in dub and if it sucks I switch...no big deal. I personally prefer the dub to this movie.

[@allier1867]

novel version of howl and sofi tbh is such a different vibe. sofi can cast some spells on her hats in the book and howl... well he's like a typical fuckboi/e-boy who doesn't want any responsibilities haha

[@silverstonecat4702]

I love this movie 🎥😍 all the characters too and the witch of the waste remained of the little mermaid villain and I love that movie when I was a kid ❤💙

[@giuliabeonio4325]

Nice reaction, anyway I think you noticed, but the whole scene (17:10) of rejuvenated sophie finding Howl permanently transformed into a bird is Sophie's dream ... plus Sophie's real age should be 18, or at least this is her age in the book ...

[@yemaky]

Aiyahhh But this was based on an ENGLISH book and Christian Bale (Batman)'s voice as Howl is iconic!!! The "Dub" is better just because of those two facts.

[@hoooyea163]

Nooo im so freaking disappointed u watched in subbed the dub is actual *Gold* for dis movie which is so rare

[@je.h758]

Howl’s ring was actually flashing when he met sophie for the first time. He knew it is her! ’’There you are, sorry I’m late’’ 🥹

[@zamaskowany12]

Subbed? Howl is dubbed by Christian Bale

[@Reulock]

I don't care, I react to what wins in the poll on the community tab which was the subbed version.

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

dub is great for multitasking , i can't multitask while reading subtitles . with the sub vs sub thing there will always be unhappy people . my advice is , if the anime is known for having a good dub , it's better to watch it in dub this way mostly everyone will be happy . in this movie there's an amazing english dub cast that even sub onlies recognize ( example : Christian Bale voices Howl )

[@N1Zer0]

I literally always have to pause a subbed anime everytime a new line appears, just inorder to read the subtitle. Anyways, good thing your other viewers who prefer to watch dubbed already knows the story of what you are reacting to, so subbed is a good choice for you.

[@mikanlin]

I love your reaction and editing. This is great!

[@moon_0207]

tbh Hayao Miyazake films are one of the very few animes where I actually prefer the dub over the sub. It's done very well. I listened to both subbed and dubbed, but I feel more emotion from the dub voices, which is strange because it's usually the other way around for most anime.

[@HelTra91]

I only had issues with Ponyo and Spirited Away (the girl they chose to voice Chihiro did a horrid job) dubbed versions, Ghibli movies usually have pretty good dubbed versions.

[@KuroSensei2]

For me it's whichever version I see first is then the only way I can watch it ether sub or dub

[@Cowman25]

Why do you have to watch it in sub all the voice actors are real professionals. Christian bale voices howl

[@Reulock]

Because that’s what my subscribers voted for.

[@thelooker5476]

The sub/dub debate is so moronic, just watch the dub, dub actors work really hard too. 40 year old geeks in their parents basement will lose their minds whenever people watch anime in English, but it brings me pleasure bringing them pain.

[@timothywalsh2619]

The community is so wrong! The English Dub of Howl's Moving Castle is soooo good! It's way better

[@davidmichaelson1092]

I read a book (The House of Many Ways) which I think is a sequel to the book version of Howel's Moving Castle. Howel was IRRITATINGLY confusing and changeable in that book as well. Please keep watching Studio Ghibli movies. They seldom disappoint. They can be VERY different, but always quality. Go back to Nausicaa (make sure you do a subtitled version...the first dubbed version was so horrible Miyazaki almost gave up releasing his movies through American companies! Disney talked him out of that stand and it is thanks to Disney that you see good dubbed versions of his movies). It is amazing. One of his best even if the animation is a bit dated now, it is still gorgeous with music that is sublime. Kiki's Delivery Service is also great. More low key and charming than most. The city that is beautifully and intricately shown in Kiki's is based on Miyazaki's own experience in Stockholm, Sweden.

[@kad559]

It was the third and final book in the series, loosely branched from the first, and yes, Howl is VERY wild compared to the Ghibli movie. I love both versions though, and the author, Dianna Wayne Jones, claims that she loves both as well as being very fond of the movie's castle. She said she even had several versions of the castle around her home.

[@toristraat2090]

I personally preferred Spirited Away dubbed

[@benjipixel1438]

No matter how good the original voice actors are, the original language is english because the story comes from an English author with the english culture- and therefore with all the names are english. I like the sub, but this is one movie where i prefer the dub. Edit: And therefore, I shall subscribe to tip the scales! (thos its kinda too late)

[@muskanthakur1919]

Where can we watch this movie? Plz reply as soon as possible 🙂🙏🙂🙏

[@Reulock]

I watched it on Netflix. If you don't have it on Netflix in your country you can try using a VPN and changing your country to Canada (where I live) and it will give you access to everything on Canadian Netflix. Otherwise, if you are willing to spend money on it you can also buy it here on KZbin. Hope this helps. :)

[@freesat4955]

I like you reaction. Please react Wolf Children & Grave of the Fireflies sad anime movies Ghibli.

[@BigFry9591]

Dub is better, I blame the community.

[@Marcodiazgrey]

wow im sorry but your are gorgeous! Not hitting on you just an observation. Howl's moving castle is like my third favorite studio Ghibli movie. i have all these films on my computer.

[@angeljet99]

Can you please react to Kiki’s delivery service and Ponyo? 🙏🏼🧡

[@Reulock]

Yes! Kiki's Delivery Service is the next Studio Ghibli reaction I'm going to do, and I will also do Ponyo as well of course. :D

[@KhaziirEverflight]

what i find amusing is, that in japan, alot of people think subs of american/western movies and shows are better than the japanese dub aswell...

[@Jumdabum]

You should just watch movies how you want to watch them and not worry what others think or say. Personally I can't stand most animes I've watched in their original japanese voice acting, I find the culture gap a bit too jarring and alot of the time the voices sound out of place. So yeah, you do you 😊

[@joarpackalen2821]

Sub is so much better always watch anime in japanese

[@23Raymond22]

Hi Rene.. Raymond here. Soo you are into "Studio Ghibli" movies. And ill got another one for you. °Grave of the Fireflies. Also. I maybe got a few Anime shows and TV Shows for you. Anime: °Made in Abyss (13 Eps) °To Your Eternity (20 Eps) °Banana Fish (24 Eps) TV Shows: °Lucifer (5 Seasons, S6 Starts in September) °Band of Brothers (10 Eps) °Game of Thrones (8 Seasons) ----------------------------------- Hi Rene.. uhm, i have took a look on your Patreon, if we become a member could we request something? Anime/TV Show or Anime/!Live Movies? Greetings Raymond.

[@hummus_exual]

"Grave of the fireflies" is a free ticket to Depressionville though 😭

[@23Raymond22]

@@hummus_exual Yes. Okay. It is a truely hard movie. But Rene is Watching "Ghibli" movies. And "Grave of the Fireflies" is there most famous movie, and Studio Ghibli been put on the map with it. Soo. Eventhough its a hard movie, still hope she will watch it.

[@Reulock]

Hello, thanks for the suggestion, grave of the fireflies was actually already on my list to watch so I will get to it as soon as I can. If you sign up to my Patreon you for sure can leave suggestions of things to react to but just bear in mind that I do everything myself, so it can take me a while to get to doing the reaction. I also post exclusive poll's on there as well for you guys to vote for the reaction I should do next, so you could also participate in that if you sign up. :)

[@23Raymond22]

@@Reulock allright.. then i will suggest a bunch of things when im there on September 2nd.. Hope you have a great and beautifull day.

[@KaregoAt]

Subs over dubs always, no matter what the language is. If for no other reason, then just to get the original vision as uncorrupted as possible since some lines are always changed.

[@fallingforwangyibohelp]

Tbh dubbed howl is better

[@yourmum5201]

Just watch it in English. Please God. Why. It's way better

[@Reulock]

I said it in the video that I let my community pick how I watched it through a vote on my community tab. I can't please everyone since there is so much discourse over which version is better, so I went with the option that my community voted for the most.

[@redcardinalist]

I'm unsure what the "hype" as about "Howl's Moving Castle" was as it's not a very good Gibli movie. It's not terrible, but it's Gibli on its delcine, what with it's overuse of settings, scenes and charcacters we've seen already. For far superior Gibli movies, I suggest "Kiki's Delivery Service" "My Neighbour Totoro", "Spritted Away", "Laupta" "Whisper of the Heart" and "Only Yesterday". Doubleplusgood to you though for watching the original Japanese language version and not the abysmal Disney English version. please avoid these lik the plague. Enjoyed your reaction! Please do more and...subbed :)