Howls Moving Castle Movie Reaction (Studio Ghibli)

[@kevinsolorzano6852]

I’m not sure if you guys, or the viewers, noticed but at the beginning Howl said “Oh there you are, I’ve been looking everywhere for you” and that’s bc he remembered Sophie from the past 😭😭😭 one of the reasons this movie makes me happy cry so much.

[@anosvoldigoat3351]

It's in the books so they will not understand about it

[@kevinsolorzano6852]

@@anosvoldigoat3351 well howl does say it in the movie then at the end you see what Sophie says. It’s smth you catch on a rewatch unless you’re incredibly attentive and catch it first time through.

[@anosvoldigoat3351]

@@kevinsolorzano6852 I didn't mean that I meant even if you did catch on you cannot understand the meaning or significance of it unless you have read the books because it gives a detail view of how sophie met howl but she doesn't remember it

[@kevinsolorzano6852]

@@anosvoldigoat3351 oh yeah makes sense, you’re right.

[@anosvoldigoat3351]

@@kevinsolorzano6852 yeah even I was confused at first but after reading the books I understood the entire plot if I remember correctly they have a kid at the end of the third book(not sure)

[@flores5420]

Sophie when in Howl’s childhood: “It’s Sophie! Find me in the future!” Howl’s first line in the whole movie: “There you are, dear. I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”

[@a.g.demada5263]

I never understood that. I thought he said that just for saving her for the guys

[@wrybreadspread]

Likewise. My fave Ghibli. Seen it maybe a dozen (?) times and never picked up on the prefiguring...until today.

[@hanjesse31]

@@a.g.demada5263 why would he save a random girl on the street?

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@hanjesse31 well, she was in trouble so it's a normal thing to do

[@frozen_mikan]

The scene where howl puts his hand on Sophie’s shoulder, you can see his ring shining. That’s how he finally found her🥰🥰🥰

[@jasminehenry2058]

Sophie in the book has a power. What she intends, she wills into being. So when making hats, if she intended the wearer to be the most beautiful in the room, the wearer would become the most attractive woman in the room. It's why their hat shop was so popular. So, when she tells Calcifer to live without Howl's heart, he lives.

[@arminarlert1953]

Ohhh thanks

[@historiasdelossims4daniela72]

Oh🤔😲Now everything makes more sense, I'm going to read the book that I have downloaded, thanks

[@kiy2347]

I was looking for this comment! She broke the spell but she cursed herself without knowing. So her age keeps changing depends on how she feels

[@zavodila9279]

Howl is such a drama queen, I love him. He dyed his hair the wrong color and said "what's the point of living anymore" lmao

[@Benxall]

Man fucking summoning the spirits of darkness over getting dumped by a girl sent me 💀 Actual manchild that guy

[@Bjjbhcoa86]

As Fleabag stated: Hair is everything!

[@oscarchavezavellan2738]

Compared to the book he is actually REALLY chill. Like, seriously, next to book howl this version looks like a humble and mature human being.

[@cosas_de_gatos]

@@oscarchavezavellan2738book Howl was on a different level

[@TheKingofTheUniverse.]

@@Benxall that's why he needs someone like Sophie to develop his character more into mature.

[@mitsukiification]

Howl had a reputation for looking for beautiful women bc he was looking for Sophie. Which is ironic bc she didn't have any confidence in herself but she was the beauty Howl was looking for this whole time. I also think that whenever she feels confident is when she turns young. It's almost as if this whole movie is actually about learning to be confident in yourself bc while you might think you're ugly there is always someone else who sees you as beautiful.

[@historiasdelossims4daniela72]

Yes, You are very right😁

[@DrawinskyMoon]

Does that mean I have a hot femboy wizard in my future?

[@THE3LEMONPUFF3PERSON]

@@DrawinskyMoon I hope I do

[@RlKrav]

I believe Ghibli has stated they based her change off her confidence in the movie because her book powers would be too hard show in the animated media

[@fio23]

The spell in Sophie was like that when she don't show her true feelings she's going to look older (maybe how she looks herself or something like that), that's why in the movie she's always changing from old to young, u can see this clearly when Sophie is talking with Howl in the Secret Garden and she turn older because she hide her feelings and when she sleeps she don't have anything to hide

[@mattpaul173]

Really I always thought she gets young when she is confident about herself

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

@@mattpaul173 but this is the case though. Well you both were right. In the scene where she talked back to Suliman, she poured her heart out and became extremely confident, but after Suliman retorted, Sophie got surprised and her confidence shattered, and turned back into a nan. The nan form was a bit of a gift because she used it to hid her true self due to her lack of confidence. Most people do this nowadays though, they hid behind their "made up" mental sickness or something so they can be more free, without being afraid to be judged for what they are.

[@jappperon7012]

i always saw it worded as her outer appearance would match how she viewed herself, partly making it extra hard as only they can break how she views herself, and everytime shes young again is when shes mentally occupied and doesnt see herself as a old crone.

[@rukki024]

I think this is my favourite detail in the movie after learning that Sophie's age changes depending on her mood, confidence whatever it is.

[@1toosaucay]

I thought its just the animator wanna show her young but actually she's still a grandma

[@amatrix9004]

If you would notice Howls ring was shinning when he first found Sophie "Find me in the future"

[@devilovesdevil]

I never noticed omg

[@OokamiSolstice92]

I'VE NEVER NOTICED THAT!

[@Unbridled-Whimsy]

🤯🤯🤯

[@RhamanaChan]

Turniphead and him being a prince was very confusing on the first watch but if you listen near the start just before Sophie runs into the two guards theres someone who says "the prince from the neighbouring kingdom is missing" and him being missing was the reason this war started. Also when Sophie is first going in to the wastes she says shes going to find her younger sister, she's looking for her other sister Martha who is an apprentice of another book only character. The book is really worth a read, highly recommended!

[@mayallyourbaconburn7133]

Yes but while reading the book you should forget the movie completely. It’s totally different. I like the book better.

[@NatalionCygirl]

Is the title of the book different from the movie ? I'm really interested now !

[@RhamanaChan]

@@NatalionCygirl Nope, its still called Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones :)

[@NatalionCygirl]

@@RhamanaChan okay thanks !

[@elieli2893]

@@NatalionCygirl A lovely book, very British, but you seriously have to appreciate the book and the movie as separate entities :D I originally had a hard time liking the movie after having childhood nostalgia over the book, but now I can appreciate both :D Just prepare for Howl kinda being a complete brat, and you'll be fine! xD

[@VioletRaze]

I've seen this film at least 100 times but I was still swooning and sighing throughout it like a lovesick girl. Ah, well... 🥰

[@Malakai__WeLoveYouMafumafu]

same. Ghibli was my childhood but the movies are still breathtaking no matter how many times you rewatch them

[@ayaehab]

I cry every DAMN time.

[@lunakoi565]

@@ayaehab I can’t watch this without crying

[@morgan4574]

The man who created Studio Ghibli lived through the Firebombings of Tokyo in WW2 and Grave of the Fireflies is based on his childhood experiences, including losing his siblings and parents. His feelings on war are definitely a big influence in his works

[@kiy2347]

Grave of the Fireflies is based on a novel, written by Akiyuki Nosaka. The basic storyline is based on Nosaka's experience.

[@fairylixx]

I think the line "I give up. I see no point in living if I'm not beautiful" is rather sad. At least that's how I interpreted. We feel almost forced to fit into that category, otherwise people treat us differently. But I get why almost every reactor laughed, it sounded a little dramatic 😂

[@JulesPorta]

it was VERY dramatic😂 it was just his hair color yet he acted like he turned into something horrendous, though sophie is much more understandable with how she perceives herself because it’s the opposite.

[@fairylixx]

@@JulesPorta I guess it depends on how you view yourself. To you it might seem very dramatic because it was just his hair color, but maybe for him it was a huge change and it meant he turned ugly all of a sudden.

[@sophisticatedtwat9160]

I completely agree. I also think Howl doesn't have a very high opinion of himself (outside of his appearance, and even that is something that he works hard to maintain). He's also very quick to do things that will hurt him without much thought, most of the magic he uses does hurt him physically. And maybe I've seen the film too many times, but he also doesn't seem to eat very much, in that breakfast scene he just gives all his food to Calcifer casually. I do feel bad for him

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

It's both a funny line because of how dramatic it is but also so sad because that's how he truly feels. Like, his identity is so wrapped up in superficial things at this point that he has a crisis when there is a change he couldn't control.

[@timaalo154]

it is very dramatic

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

"Find me in the future!" And then when she walks back through the door, there he is... And though he's injured, exhausted and barely holding onto himself, he still found the strength to go find her. Absolutely incredible. There is no question that this is the most powerful anime love story to ever be put to film.

[@SofieLoaf]

A bit of a spoiler but in the book Sophie is magic! She can speak things to life. And her putting herself down all the time is what causes her to stay old even after howl says the curse should have broken. Howl is also... way, WAY whinier in the book😂 And sophie is very stubborn and angry. She ruins howl's favourite suit just to get back at him. But there's this "rule" in their world that should there be three children only the youngest will ever amount to anything. And Sophie is the oldest- so she's resigned herself not to achieve anything in life.

[@ayaehab]

she dumps weed killer on him cause he threw a tantrum hahaha

[@hiraeth2080]

There is a book?

[@SofieLoaf]

@@hiraeth2080 there is! "Howl's moving castle" by Diana Wynne Jones. There are two more books in the same universe too ^^

[@Opal5674]

@@SofieLoaf I enjoyed House of Many Ways a lot too

[@SofieLoaf]

@@Opal5674 i never finished it😭

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

So her curse is a mental one, it depends on her more than anything else. And Howl had to learn to not be a coward. The reason she walked out of the castle was to close the portals so Howl didn’t have several fronts he needed to protect and then they went to get to safety to stop Howl from needing to fight and possibly die or lose himself to the magic.

[@TETTATEA]

1:11:53 at the end of the movie she time travelled so she has been there before hence the deja vu Also when Howl first met her he does remember her from when he was a child.

[@PegasusAnarchy]

Fun facts: In the book, Howl is actually Welsh and his full name is "Howell Jenkins" (he adopted the Pendragon lastname because he likes it more than Jenkins lol), used to play rugby when he was in college, has a sister, a niece, and a nephew obsessed with videgames Howl provides with his magic. The black door gave him way home to Wales as it is a parallel dimension to the book's. I, for one, cannot imagine this pretty ass an playing rugby, his face is too pretty to risk it that way.

[@OGJessie]

Calcifer is Howl's heart...so whenever he speaks like "be gentle with me" it's actually howl speaking in a way.

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

the howl moving castle both for sophie and howl is more like a self acceptance. when sophie accept who she is she turn younger, and howl also find love and gain confidence to himself

[@VampireHunter5790]

Nothing gives away that Christian Bale is the voice of Howl more than that scene where he is stuck in his bird monster form and he said "You can't even break your own spell" in like the exact same raspy batman voice XD "WHERE ARE THEY!?"

[@12times21]

I think it’s when she believes in herself that’s what makes her young. In the book she was magic and I think she’s still magic in the movie too

[@a.g.demada5263]

Yes, it's when she's confident that she become younger. I think it's when she sees the monsters before closing the flower shop that she stays young definitely

[@noworriesatall9021]

Most people noticed the connection between her saying “find me in the future” to him saying “I’ve been looking everywhere for you” at the beginning, but I feel like many people don’t know that that’s why the movie’s theme song is the Merry Go Round of Life. It’s a loop :)

[@otps8035]

I never realised that that’s why the soundtrack is named that

[@nalublackwater9729]

At 1:18:00 you were talking over the movie and missed the little line about Sophie's mom demanding that Madam Sulliman set her husband free. Yep, Sulliman had kidnapped the husband to blackmail Sophie's mom.

[@a.g.demada5263]

Yes, she didn't have the choice.

[@nalublackwater9729]

@@lacrimosaknight That was one of the few things that got rushed from the book, so we got only a passing line about it.

[@andrewkohler3707]

Isn't it "Take me to my husband?" I didn't realize from that he was kidnapped!

[@dunnejos8423]

fun fact! it's not explicitly stated but Sophie herself is actually a young wizard herself. In the books she's a full on one but there are some minor elements in the movie that hint that she's magically sensitive and even that she might be having magical effects on others around her. cleaning is actually a form of magic in folklore and Miyazaki added that "witch on a rampage" line to hint at this.

[@williamarthursuropia5318]

Pls explain more.

[@vsGoliath96]

Honestly, Turniphead being the missing prince is literally only explained in one line of background dialogue that's extremely easy to miss. One of the weaker parts of a wonderful film.

[@niellequist3262]

It’s much more well-developed and complex in the book. I guess they just wanted to include the character anyway but I feel like they could have either developed it better or removed the “missing Prince plot” completely.

[@michellejohnson9177]

@@niellequist3262 missing prince caused the war

[@idle9195]

@@michellejohnson9177 I completely missed that fact.. I guess I was just too entranced by the visuals

[@qcrew2938]

I caught in the first time I watched it.... but ya they probably should have made that story line a little more relevant

[@brotherzlox5115]

"Help help help, crazy lady with a shovel" best line ever

[@differentlover_]

“Looks like your true love is in love with someone else” poor turniphead 😭

[@lauraosuna3319]

The ending song, the promise of the world, always get me the chills. It's so beautiful.

[@nishio_miyuki]

この吹き替えは日本のキャストや演技をリスペクトしているのが伝わってきて好きですね👍

[@lethalityrush105]

if you rewatch scenes with Sophie and Howl from the first half, their interactions will make so much more sense knowing that Howl knows who Sophie is

[@erivida64]

The thing about Sophie's curse is that it's exacerbated by her mental block, she acts and thinks of herself as an old lady (even before the curse she wasn't really living for herself) So as the curse is broken, she still kind of reverts back because of how she feels about herself.

[@jhonatanbm8800]

I watched this movie once when I was a child, it was on television, I didn't know the name and I only remembered having a castle and an old girl, it was more than 10 years until I found the movie and knew its name I love this movie

[@sasoriharuno2898]

Watched the movie for the first time the other night, I loved how we see Howl as some mysterious, badass, well-trained, and mature wizard for the first third of the movie and then suddenly he comes crashing down the stairs crying about his hair being dyed the wrong color. That scene killed me and my sister lmao

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

Yes, true love is turning yourself into a bird demon 🤣 Impressive that Suzy recognized Bale's voice, I remember watching this with some friends who all refused to believe me when I told them Christian Bale voiced Howl....until that scene where he used his growly voice lol

[@leslauner5062]

No kidding...I kept waiting for him to say, "I'm Batman!"

[@kitryan7880]

I love their commentary but one of the best is when sophie's hat gets spired he says "OH NO LUFFY'S HAT!" that cracked me up

[@Kkiimy]

"That's my girl" goodbyeeee.🛐

[@faith9338]

Though in the book there is a war but it is not witnessed, Miyazaki when he was very young witnessed a bomb falling close to him from a Tokyo air raid so to him war is very real. That’s why he has a strong message about it in most of his movies. The author of the book Howl’s Moving Castle (a lovely British lady ) and Miyazaki both have lived (at a young age ) through WWII but both had different experiences.

[@theinstantreplay37]

Love all of the Ghibli films. Can't wait to see which one is next.

[@maximusstorm1215]

Likely will not happen. The last Studio Ghibli film was in 2014. Tales from Earthsea was Miyazakis last "proper" piece of work that didn't do very well compared to the rest of them. I can't remember what he said exactly but in an interview, Miyazaki said he felt he lost his passion for writing and tried forcing Tales from Earthsea and it didn't pan out very well. I believe he said he simply ran out of ideas. After the failure of that film, Miyazika left Studio Ghibli and stopped his work, that was in 2011. Films have come out since seeing as Studio Ghibli still exists but they're more or less at their whit's end without the man as the director. The fact 2014 was their latest film doesn't look good and the fact Miyazakis work was over 10 years ago adds to that. Who knows, someone who's got a brilliant mind may buy the studio and create some bangers, but nobody knows what's up with it at the moment. It's rumoured or believed that Disney now own the studio which is sad because they'll never produce anything any good; but I don't think it's confirmed. I don't think another SG film is impossible, but it's unlikely and even if one (or more) does come out...the golden age for Studio Ghibli is over for the most part. Unless of course like I said, someone with a mind like Miyazaki's picks it up; very unlikely though. There are 22 Studio Ghibli films I believe. If you haven't seen them all then I recommend checking them out. Kiki's Delivery Service and The Cat Returns are my two faves after this and Spirited Away.

[@SaSemax]

@@maximusstorm1215 That's a lot of wrong information. The last Ghibli movie was in 2020, not 2014. The last feature film Miyazaki directed was The Wind Rises in 2013. He is currently working on How Do You Live. Also, he wasn't involved in Tales from Earthsea, it was his son, Goro Miyazaki, who directed and co-wrote that movie. Disney doesn't own Ghibli. Not sure where you are getting your "facts" from.

[@maximusstorm1215]

@@SaSemax Chill dude, maybe I got some stuff wrong. If you look, there is a lot of info talking about what I mentioned. A lot was just memory and I simply went to IMDB to look at all the Ghibli films, the ones you mentioned are not there. Miyazaki did leave the studio and Disney owning it was more a rumour, like I said. Miyazaki did retire but he has possibly got back into the business. I remember him not being happy about Tales from Earthsea. He did say in an interview at one point he felt he was running out of ideas, or words to the effect of. I didn't realise Goro did TFES, Japanese people use their second names so seeing "Miyaziki" come up just has you assume. Either way, Studio Ghibli's Golden age is over, it's fell off since Miyaziki got less involved, especially seeing as the 2020 film has a score of 4.8. I literally didn't know it existed. Also, when I said "their latest film" i meant "his latest film" as in Miyazaki....I was fully aware films had been released since 2014 as i remember watching Mary and the Witch's flower. I feel what I said is true but Miyazaki has simply got back into the business within recency and that is where the confusion is coming from because there was one point when he retired, claimed he was done and nobody really knew what was happening with the studio. That was around 2015 when I followed the Ghibli scene a lot. Since then I stopped following Ghibli films as they started to get worse and worse.

[@wickafaae]

In the book, Howl was actually from our world in the 80s or early 90s I believe, from Wales

[@TheCrayonMaster]

Yup! Late 80's early 90's Wales. That's what the black door was.

[@BarlioneManobolge]

In the Howl's Moving Castle book it's explicitly stated that Howl is Welsh.

[@TheCrayonMaster]

In the Audiobook narrated by Jenny Sterlin, she does a welsh accent for Howl. It's pretty awesome.

[@lionjezztv]

This movie has been very important to me when I was young. It makes me love magic universes and how to find a true love... I also think that it gives me a goal for a girl I want to be with : hairstyle, traits, way to be,... and I think I know a woman like that ^^ Thank you to share your experience with this incredible movie ! PS : Show these movies to your future children (Studio Gibli and Hayao Miyazaki's movies) ^^

[@JOEAPPLE007]

The only Ghibli movie that two lovers are together and had a satisfying ending 🤣🤣

[@pirobot668beta]

When Howl and Sophie are escaping the Capital, there is scene where soldiers can be seen fighting in the streets! Just after Sophie takes the controls and nearly crashes into the tower, look down to see the smoke of rifles firing a volley at 1:01:18 Things must be bad if the fighting has gotten to Kingsbury.

[@Angelicwings1]

“He was fabulous as a blonde” Yes indeed but he did make a beautiful ginger too. I wanted more ginger.

[@yu-ma2525]

お二人のリアクション相変わらず素敵です！💕😍 久しぶりにハウルを一緒に視聴した気になれました🎄

[@MsCameroonski]

This is my absolute FAVORITE Ghibli movie! I'm so glad you watched this. ♥

[@dollarousgames2822]

I really hope you two continue to do movie reactions after Christmas. They're so wholesome~

[@donutgirl5007]

Ghibli movies are always so good at making people's eye glimmer with their creativity and magical story telling

[@檸檬紅茶-c6s]

Sophie escapes the curse only when she feels love. But when Sophie feels miserable, the curse deepens.

[@Epicdance001]

I have absolutely loved studio ghibli animations since I was a little boy. So nice to see someone reacting to and loving them as well. You guys have totally earned my subscription :)

[@mari-emm]

I'm so happy you guys reacted to this and enjoyed it! Can't wait for tomorrow

[@populationme]

this film makes me feel so many emotions, and each time i watch (so many times) it reveals a new one, relates to new situations and memories i had been through since

[@JMCHN21]

Such a classic watching this as a kid and being one of the first animated show/ movie i watched it opened a whole new genre of “culture”

[@christianallen8022]

"This all seems so familiar, though I have never been here before." "Find me in the future!" How did I not put two to two together from the second watch?

[@カケ-q9k]

吹き替えでも、ソフィの声！って感じでめっちゃ嬉しい。

[@rielberttisantos]

I have this reading of the film: When Howl makes the pact with Calcifer, and Sophie tells him that she knows how to help him, so he can look for her in the future, Howl didn't know what the problem was yet. He had just concluded the pact with Calcifer. Calcifer easily forgot about this event over the years, which is why he doesn't recognize Sophie when she reappears in the future. Howl went on with his life, getting involved with anyone who attracted him and could bring him knowledge about magic. He broke many hearts during that time. However, little by little he realized that his gift was also a curse. He was losing control and would soon become a monster, like the other sorcerers he saw. Then came the memory of childhood. From the girl saying that she knew how to solve this problem. That's when he goes after Sophie.

[@NanciBK]

My favorite Ghibli, one of my favorite films in general and two of my favorite KZbinrs. This movie is adorable and the two of you are adorable watching it. Thank you! 💖 Makes me want to plan a date night with my hubby soon, to pop some corn, snuggle up and watch this film again.

[@italapeno608]

My bf and I just watched this recently and so glad we did. We watched Spirited Away last year and then Kiki's delivery service. I plan to rewatch When Marnie was there. I remember watching it a long time ago but never connected it to Studio Ghibli. He definitely makes good movies with so much emotions and deep meaning

[@theblackbabygoat6876]

Pretty sure when Madam Sully refered to Howl as heartless, she really meant it literally.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

Honestly Howl's Moving Castle is for me the greatest anime love story. Miyazaki captured the beauty of making your true love rather than relying on destiny to bring you together.

[@lemonmeringue3450]

7:45 Lol for a second there I thought y’all were singing an actual song! 🤣 Great video by the way!

[@lordtains]

The voice actor for Howl is Christian Bale, and when he turns into the big bird, he sounds like Batman

[@TheNastyNater]

havent been around in a bit due to working and christmas, SOOOO Happy you're doing Howls moving castle I love all the Ghibli movies. 10/10

[@뭘보냥.임마냥바부냥]

Howl's Voice: Christian Bale Calcifer’s Voice: Billy Crystal Grandma Sophie Voice: Jean Simmons

[@kiwiseed7563]

i read somewhere that the movie is actually based on a novel, the novel has some changes and has some more info, one of the infos is that the little kid, the beard man, was apparently an orphan that was abandoned on one of Howls doors, so Howl took care of him and raised him

[@TheCrayonMaster]

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne-Jones. Michael is what he's called in the novel. I highly recommend it. And if you like audiobooks, check out the one narrated by Jenny Sterlin.

[@kiwiseed7563]

@@TheCrayonMaster I myself just recently discovered that it was based on a novel ... and I am quite intrigued to be honest ^^ thanks for the recomend

[@Slaaverin]

I love this film and your reaction ! Thank you so much for reacting to it 💜

[@andrewkohler3707]

1:19:26 - The Witch wasn't sabotaging their protection, but she had to feed the peeping bug (the design of which is very Spirited Away) to Calcifer to get rid of it. Bloody Suliman.

[@nupp7334]

Actually Howl’s is NOT my best Ghibli, but the theme "The Merry-go-round of Life" Is my best Ghibli music.

[@Rinzeki02]

May I ask which is your favorite? Spirited away?

[@autumntaylor2133]

Sophie is young when she feels beauty in herself and feels love for herself 😍

[@anosvoldigoat3351]

I still remember watching it in my childhood now I am in college time flies by quickly

[@queensaharaice7376]

Back watching this reaction, its crazy how much this movie has chokehold on us. Such a lovely film

[@Thedesertguy75]

These animations are such works of art. Love them.

[@m00nsickn3ssx6]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIES!!! ty for reacting!!

[@KaizerHiwatari]

"It's Venom with a spiffy hat!" really got me for some reason XD

[@vsGoliath96]

Christian Bale as Howl is absolutely spot on casting

[@asimovstarling8806]

speak for yourself when you say men can't clean up after themselves. I clean up after myself and my fiancee. I'm also the only cook. I learned how to cook specifically to her tastes and to her needs, how to incorporate her health requirements into food she'll love. I cook, I clean, I write the grocery lists and she brings home the money. She brings home the bacon, I'm the one who cooks it and seasons it to perfection.

[@Demondragonkinggav]

I wish Studio Ghibli did sequels cause I'd love to see them adapt Howl's Flying Castle as well.

[@babyblasian2441]

I showed all the Ghibli movie to my little sister and brother (7 and 2) and they loved it so much now my sister only watch it ! Like multiple times in the day

[@memyselfandi7782]

Thank you KZbin for introducing me to these guys!

[@0mthing801]

I remember watching this movie when I was younger and when I first saw Howl I was like "yep I'm not straight"

[@jackytck]

Sophie will change her outlook once she feels love, so lovely setting

[@brian0703]

All Ghibli movies are fantastic. I hope you have a chance to someday see Kiki’s Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke and Cat’s Return.. They’re all great great movies..

[@abigaileldritch]

It’s so funny, I watched this for the first time at 21 and I also got confused and was like “how did I not notice this person?” When they showed Sophie sleeping looking young hahaha

[@anoukrichard4338]

That is so funny, I actually watch this movie earlier in the afternoon, and so I watched it a second time with your reaction (fun and nice by the way) ! 😂 Such a great movie... 😍

[@omarakream0391]

i like watching your reaction guys good work Suzy Lu & Steejo❤️

[@grant1237]

I highly recommend reading the book it's based on! When watching I thought so many of the creative choices were ghibli's choice, but no! Basically everything except for a few story changes and the castle being different, the general feeling of the world and the characters are all the authors work!

[@ChristianBell71302]

This is one of my favorites movies 😩

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

This is my comfort movie

[@fairamano4657]

Howl being Batman is wild.

[@trubbish429]

Howl on beast form in the dream scene voiced by Christian bale sounds exactly like batman lmao

[@1SpicyMeataball]

Sophie reverts to her younger self when she feels confident. Her belief in herself is what ultimately breaks the spell.

[@sfgwrt3671]

I love this movie! Cassifer will let Sophie in the castle because Howl’s heart is in Cassifer. and Sophie turns old when she's not confident.

[@o.m.a.r3311]

Thank you so much Suzy for I've been waiting for this movie reaction because I recommended it. 0:17 I see Steejo is also a big fan of Slipknot. That's my favorite song from them btw.

[@israelbaras8237]

los directores de studio ghibli vivieron cuando eran pequeños la guerra en Japón y les marcó lo de las bombas, en casi todas las películas hay un ambiente de guerra y connotaciones de lo horrible que es vivir una

[@詹健助-j5y]

The power of love can break the curse of the witch of the wilderness

[@ttk5495]

You should definitely watch it in its original Japanese dubbed version! One of the reasons why Japanese anime is so great is because of the voice acting profession. For example, the part at 28 minutes and 31 seconds should be spoken in a whisper!

[@mill336]

28:31 -

[@matt-oo6fu]

Hayao Miyazaki was a young child during WWII. He was 4 years old when Hiroshima was bombed. Even that young, he certainly remembers the air raids and the drills, and the aftermath of the nuclear strikes. It's why there's so much anti-war messaging and imagery in the Ghibli films he produced. It's why you see airships and planes so often. There wasn't much fighting done on land in Japan-- it was almost all by air and sea. When you've seen enough older animation from Japan with very clear references to nuclear war and the after-effects of it, you notice it even in media created by the next generations, slightly abstracted. It's a cultural trauma that the entire country lives with, 80 years later.

[@listayngeorge6929]

Love your natural banter with each other, HMC is one of my favourite ever and watch it a few times a year

[@judith4646]

Just bought the trilogy of book who inspired this film, so happy it at been re-edited after so long, was almost impossible to find the book few years ago ^^ Still Nice to see People looking Ghibli and discovering it

[@behindzerosp]

Any idea if it is available online ?

[@judith4646]

@@behindzerosp you mean ordering or like with audible ? You should find it under the name howl's moving castle (its the Old name but since I bought it in french cant tell for other language)

[@TheCrayonMaster]

the audiobook is on youtube.

[@kurikuri6683]

This movie and the cat returns are my favorites!! Thanks for your reaction to this :)