Discover the magical world of 'Howl's Moving Castle' in this in-depth exploration of both the book and the movie. Join me as I delve into the enchanting story of Sophie Hatter, a young girl who is transformed into an old woman by a wicked witch's curse. Her adventures lead her to the mysterious Howl, a wizard who lives in a moving castle that roams the countryside.

We'll take a look at the differences between the book and the movie, exploring how the two versions tell the same story in different ways. We'll also explore the complex characters of Sophie and Howl, as well as the supporting cast of witches, wizards, and magical creatures that populate the story.

Through interviews with fans of both the book and the movie, we'll explore what makes 'Howl's Moving Castle' such a beloved classic of modern fantasy literature and cinema. We'll also discuss the themes of love, identity, and self-discovery that run through both versions of the story.

So join me in a deep dive on the magic of Howl's Moving Castle. In this retrospective we will take a look at all of the secrets and hidden meanings in the film, and explore how they change the way we see our favorite characters Howl, Sophie, Calcifer and even Turnip Head. Let's delve into the source material for this beloved film the novel Howl's Moving Castle by author Diana Wynne Jones and the differences between the film and the book. Then understanding the profound impact war has had in the life of director Hayao Miyazaki and how that impacts his writing and film making and why he chose to adapt the source material in the way he did. Examine theories and some of my own thoughts on the meanings and symbolism in the film as well.

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00:00 Introduction
00:26 History
02:54 Book vs Movie (Minor Differences)
07:01 Major Differences
09:37 Howl is from WHERE?
10:19 War and Pacifism Miyazaki’s Past
13:37 He said WHAT to WHO?
14:36 Sophie is a witch
19:17 Howl knows it’s Sophie from the beginning
21:04 The power of love
23:34 Conclusion


(ᵔᴥᵔ) Music (ᵔᴥᵔ)
Merry Go Round of Life - Howl's Moving Castle (acoustic guitar)-Alva Sunde

Happy Farmer by 부구미 BuGuMi

Merry Go Round of Life - Howl's Moving Castle Kalimba cover by April Yang

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