Howl no Ugoku Shiro

A mystical and enchanted storyline of romance permeates both of these wonderful creations by the same director 

This two great movies have the same creator and they both contain great stories about curse, love, and drama at the same time. If you'll notice upon watching them, the way they were drawn was also the same. In characters Haku(Spirited away) and Howl(HMC) do look alike. Both movies have great lessons and that after you watch them they will surely leave a good memory. 

As you all likely know already, both Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away are the brainchild of Hayao Miyazaki; however, the two films share numerous similarities in addition to Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki's style. Perhaps the greatest overbearing theme in both movies is the use of surreality bordering upon absurdism. Miyazaki is a master of this style. His movies are filled with surreal and inventive worlds and magical, unique characters. More so than any of his other films, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle invoke the same feeling of wonder to their majestic settings. As far as the narrative goes, both movies are centered two young and bewildered coming of age heroins and their sojourns through the new and fantastic worlds they are discovering. Along the way, love, compassion, curiosity and development are evident in each of the protagonists. Miyazaki's protagonists are quite akin to Alice from Lewis Carrol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, featuring young female leads as they journey through newly discovered mystical worlds. Although Howl's Moving Castle contains a slightly darker theme with a violent war ravaging the world and Spirited Away has a lighter and more upbeat feel, both are excellent films laden heavy with Miyazaki's beautiful and sublime visions coupled with a mystical, romantic adventure. read more 

Besides that both are made from Hayao Miyazaki, they both represent pure love and friendship. Spirited Away is about a girl, Chihiro, who depends on her friends to save her family from the magical world which they do not belong in and Howl's Moving Castle's, Sophie, relies on her friends, one of them supplies major eye candy, to release her from a curse. They both have happy endings and are films that are in my top ten favorite movies (Spirited Away is one of Roger Ebert's favorite movies) and they will definitely be yours too. 

Both have gorgeous art and they both dwell in fantasy and the supernatural. They also have the same producers so they have similar art styles. What's more, they both have fascinating plots and lovable characters. 

Same producers, Studio Ghibli. Both of the movies have a great story, same genre, romance, fantasy, supernatural, adventure and a very good drama. Both of movies are great and worth watching, has great lessons of love and friendship between the cast/characters of both of the movies.  

Like magic? Like inventive transportation? The creators of Spirited Away and the talented voices of Billy Crystal, Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, and Emily Mortimer bring Howl's Moving Castle to life. See a world where wizards and witches fight in a war and curses are cast on the innocent so nothing and no one is quite what it seems. 

The plots are different but both have a girl as the protagonist as they accidently get involved in another world full of magical elements and fantasy.  

Two different movies and both made by Hayao Miyazki. Both movies are highly creative, involve magical elements, very light underlying romance between the two characters and are both about a young girl who is leading an average life until suddenly being whisked away into a magical/spiritual adevnture.  

Both were made by the same director and producer. Both are about a relationship between a human girl and an unusual guy. Both are fantasy, and the character's main goal is the same: remove the curse. 

Sophie & Chihiro sound like they're both dreaming aren't they? They think they're dreaming and both are very dark anime. But actually it was really half-real and half-fantasy 

Both are fantastical, dream-like, magical, captivating stories of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. 

These two movies are very similar. The ideas are almost like a copy of each other! One week after I had seen Spirited Away, I saw Howl's Moving Castle, and yet I was amazed by it! They made me realize what love truly means! 

For starters, they both are breathtaking movies from Studio Ghibli. The art and animation in both are so similar that the characters look a lot alike. The main protagonists (who are both girls) have a curse put onto them or their family, so they're sent on a journey to break that curse. Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away are adventurous, fantasy, and romance movies that will draw your interest in from start to finish. 

These two titles are excellent example of unique love stories. I mean, we have female protagonists whos adventures are the main plots of these titles. Chihiro and Sophie have to give up their normal lives. Consequently, they meet their beloveds who are really mysterious and powerful persons. And what it is worth mentioning is the fact that they are great titles for whole families. Every family's member will appreciate other thing and anyone won't be disappointed after them. They are the great start for people who think that anime is only "Chinese porn cartoons for kids"... they are but not in this case. 

Obviously both have there similarities as they are both studio ghibli films. However these 2 in particular have a very simile feel.  

Both anime movies are produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. They have similar animation and character design, as well as great landscapes and soundtracks by Joe Hisaishi. Both contain coming of age narratives, following a young heroine in a magical world filled with magic and spirits. In both anime, the protagonist have to find a way to break a spell. 

Studio ghibli flavour 

The two epic fantasy-ghibli movies. In my opinion Howl's the best. Perfect animations and draws, beatiful and detailed landscapes and unforgottable OST. Both in the same level, just the best combination of the franchise. The characters are charismatic and very unique; the stories are entertaining and interesting. I Think that Howl has better or deeper characters and the story is less complicated, but both are a must see if you like the anime and/or the movies. 

Both of these films are made from the well known Studio Ghibli - both of these films have the the weird but lovable story lines the studio is known for. They both have fantastic characters and the artwork is great! Similarities - 'Quirky' story line's with the intriguing characters. 

Both Miyazaki films will take you to a magical world. Both films are masterpieces in my mind that features (a) a beautiful fantasy world, (b) amazing character building - watch the characters grow and mature and learn about themselves as they embark on their adventure, and (c) a great story -- Both stories are wonderful deep adventures that will leave you craving to learn more about the world and the characters. I'm impressed by how much both movies are able to capture in under 2 hours. i watched spirited away when I was 10 years old and it's remained my favorite animated film throughout my childhood and well into my adult life. I watched howl's moving castle more recently, but it brought back similar emotions of curiosity and amazement as the story unraveled.  read more 

They are both made by Studio Ghibli. It looks so good and the story is amazing. I love all the movies from Studio Ghibli but these are my absolute favorites. 

I love the Studio Ghibli films. They all have amazing stories but this one i don't know always warms my heart when i watch it When I watched this anime i was only 9 years old, and i was amazed by its art, story, characters... I'm now 21 and still in love with this anime, i still watch it like it's my first time. loveeeee hayao miyazaki  

i think you would like this because these are pretty similar to each other and also theyre also made by same studio so i think these are similar to each other 

drawings so cute 

both of them are innocent love story. they are made by Hayao Miyazaki  

similar but different ...magic of a sort ...rescue...boy girl relations...u get the drift :D 

Both movies by the same creator and both exhibit machinery candy and a cute romance 

They have falling heights, floating, supporting and good style of characters. And both about moving castles. 

Both anime are directed by Hayao Miyazaki. As such, they have similar art styles and plot elements. Both anime show a romance developing between the two main characters. Also, the soundtrack for both anime is composed by Joe Hisaishi. Also, both have something to do with unique castles. 

Both movies have such wonderful adventure and blossoming love between the two mics. The art style is absolutely stunning, I highly encourage that if you watch one you gotta watch the other soon after! 

Both are Ghibli movies featuring steampunk technology combined with fantasy and magic elements. 

Both are about witches/wizards. 

Both are Ghibli anime directed by Hayao Miyazaki. They both focus on a young girl who lives in a magical world. Both anime have witches and wizards in them. Also, they both have great art & animation, soundtracks composed by Joe Hisaishi, as well as lovable characters and a similar atmosphere. 

Magic. Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service both feature wizards/witches in their stories. With Delivery Service shining them in good light, in how helpful they are, Moving Castle does it in a darker light, saying true to stereotypical witches in stories. Although there are some good magic users to counteract. Both are good anime family movies made by Studio Ghibli and directed by Miyazaki Hayao.  

They're both Miyazaki style journeys through an amazingly wholesome world. 

Although Howl's Moving Castle doesn't have such a 'save the nature theme' that most of Hayao Miyazaki's movies do, it still is about 'no war.' I love all of his movies, Princess Mononoke being my favorite, but out of all his movies, this one is my second favorite. The animation is great as well as the characters. It has a great plot and another curse. In many ways, Howl's Moving Castle is similar to Princess Mononoke. 

A Studio Ghibli connection here, as all other Ghibli movies share as well. Both Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle follow a protagonist who has been cursed by some evil force, which initiates them to set out on a journey, meeting an unconventional character in the midst of so, bringing forward a once in a lifetime trip for them. Both are great movies sharing the same director, Miyazaki Hayao, and studio, Studio Ghibli. There is something for all of these two movies.  

The story elements are very similar, cursed MC forced to move out, then met the Main hero (movie title) to overcome a major conflict. As usual Ghibli is the GOAT of worldbuilding, aside for the stories we are witnessing you feel there is great and alive world out there with so many interesting nuances that you just take a glimpse. Very enjoyable watches, Howl focusing on personal growth and Mononoke on enviromental awareness. 

Besides being two of Hayao Miyazaki's greatest films they both deal with conflict and the deformities hate causes in one's Soul 

There is 13 episodes I cried 18 times Violet Evergadren have a wonderful story and a wonderful visual Everything is beautiful, even terrible things are turn out and can make you cry (like me)  

both are tear-inducing, with beautiful music and similar aesthetics 

Although the storylines differ greatly, the artwork and setting are very similar. Both are set in the pre-industrial age where magic rules the world and the heroes must rely more on their own skills to get them through the struggles. Recommended if you enjoy steam punk fantasy anime. 

Last Exile and Howl's have steam-punk elements and style with whimsical magical elements to them. Both of them have a character who is under a curse that needs to be overcome, while Howl has several characters with this, Exile has Dio and the Guild that add this element. Howl's is more magical and fairytale like, while Exile is more of an adventure series. Both have an exotic mystical feeling to them. Both have wars and air-battles as a background setting. I think that people who enjoy Howl's will like Last Exile, however please note that while Howl's is a movie, Exile is a series - so the pacing is very different. read more 

Both have the idea of a tortured and callous magician whom he meets and begins to live with a shy girl who will help him grow as a person while discovering his own beauty and worth. 

2 similar pairs that went on magical adventures, discovering their own identities and worth, and building trust, love, and dependence towards their partners.  

Setting - Both are based in a fantasy/old England setting Characters - Both have underdog, underprivileged heroine and alpha tall, lean, gentlemanly males Plot - Both have a plot where the underdog (female leads) are taken in by the main hero Genre - Both fall in the romance, fantasy genre Visual - Both feature amazingly detailed visuals and animations And finally, both anime's make you wonder what's going to happen next between the hero and the heroine..  

It has some similar magic vibe. The MC is teaching the magician to compassionate to others. Beautiful anime visuals. Must watch. 

Indeed both share an evident and delicate romantic and magic atmosphere. - "Hakushaku to Yousei" has Lydia, "Howl's Moving Castle" has Sophie, both girls are brought into magic adventures by an handsome blonde guys (Edgar / Howl). - Still, both anime are inspired to an old-england style in a past epoch (which may easily be around year 1900). - Similar as well the gentle and gold-hearted personalities of the involved characters in both stories ♥ If you loved one of those yet, you'll definitely fall in love once again for the other! I think that a good word to describe their magic stories is: Sweet. 

Female lead characters are weak initially, however through trials they become stronger, and learn how to deal with the male leads. Both were way too short; Hakushaku to Yousei seemed incomplete, and in Howl's Castle, Howls personality did not seem clearly developed enough for me.' 

Both Miyazaki films I think the animation in both are amazing. Just like Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle is a moving a passionate Anime experience. 

Both are fantastical, dream-like, magical, captivating stories of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. 

Both are Ghibli anime focusing on a young female heroine who enter a magical world. They both have romantic elements. Also, both anime have great art and animation, and evoke similar feelings from the watchers. 

Both take place around the same time and have varied steam-punk elements. They are also both very good. 

Similar to the magical Studio Ghibli film Howls Moving Castle, Patema Inverted takes you on a trippy ride. Both films have characters with their own unique backgrounds and development throughout the film. (Also, the art is freaking amazing) Patema Inverted is worth your time and will take you on a wild adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, and will send your imagination upside down and right side up repeatedly ;) 

very similar art style and feeling they also both contain a magic element and an innocent kind of love story 

OKay, just want to say that the storyline and the worlds are NOT similar in anyway. It's just the character Howl and Kuranosuke LOOKS SIMILAR! They look like they can be related in a way haha. SO if your're a fan of HOWL then I recommend you watching Kuragehime. :D Well, Howls Moving Castle is set in a fantasy world where magic exist, whereas Kuragehime is set in Tokyo, a slice of life anime about a NEET girl entering the fashion industry due to a beautiful/handsome crossdressing guy Kuranosuke (Howl-look-alike).  

Comparable in that they are both Ghibli films with very evident romance. Fleshing out both the male and female leads, leading to satisfying conclusions. Both are fantastic.  

Both start off with a character mislead by small rumors according to their society, then somehow stumbling into the truth when they travel out of it. By their situation, having to live with someone with a mild opposite personality yet it works out to form an unexpected romantic bond (Middle plot, not spoiling anything). As well the characters learn about and adapt into their new environment. Although No.6 goes into heavier themes while is aimed at pre teens and adolescents, Howl's Moving Castle is a light-hearted movie aimed at kids and family.  

❃ Protagonist leave their home after a certain event ❃ Despite being a negative event, it will permit them to find love ❃ The similar art style, in particular in the first episodes for the food (it gave me a lot of Studio Ghibli vibes in general) 

Both are touching and somehow tragic love stories although they differ in endings. Both movies are also incredibly beautiful and (I maybe a bit bias because Howl Moving Castle was my first anime) any sane and sensitive person should see both of those at least once. ^w^ 

"Ghibli vibe". Because there honestly isn't anything else to use as a means of relating the two. They follow general Ghibli tropes of the main girl undergoing some kind of subtle magical adventure usually revolving around the elegant supernatural and meeting friendly dudes on the way who wish to help on the quest. I suppose I could also add to the fact that both anime have the two female protagonists manifesting the ability to shapeshift (not wildly), and the only means for motivation on this adventure, is to turn back to normal. If Ghibli's name doesn't sell these two movies to you, then I don't know what will. Great with the family. read more 

Although Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo is a Makoto Shinkai movie, I think it will appeal to Miyazaki fans. Both are adventure movies with a dash of romance (a little more in Howl than Hosho wo Ou Kodomo) and are beautifully animated. Overall, they're both touching and sweet and the endings make you want to cry.