Howl’s Moving Castle is one of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the 2004 animated masterpiece captures the essence of magical adventure, romance, and war through ...

With Studio Ghibli’s library now on digital and streaming services, we’ve surveyed the studio’s history, impact, and biggest themes. Read all of the stories on our Ghibli Guide page. Fans of Studio ...

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, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The moment I started Diana Wynne Jones’s popular book, the story was unrecognizable, but both the ...

Even better than Spirited Away. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I’ll be honest right here and say I love animation. Whether it be ...

Mysterious curses, duelling magicians, an empowered young female lead: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, first published in the U.S. in 1986, has all the elements of a classic young adult ...

Kevin is an accomplished blogger and pop culture writer! Having written about the manga and anime industry since 2004, he's written a wide variety of stories! He has even interviewed legends like Stan ...