Howl’s Moving Castle is another favorite movie of mine. As a kid I had been exposed to other Studio Ghibli films such as Ponyo (2008) and The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), but back then I was not as familiar with Japanese animation and Studio Ghibli. Around middle school was when I started to become more interested in the world of Japanese animation. In addition to watching anime, I decided I wanted to start watching Studio Ghibli films. Howl’s Moving Castle is a charming story with well-rounded characters that can be enjoyed by all ages. The visuals in this film were so breathtaking that it took a couple of watches to fully grasp it all. The best scene in my opinion is when Howl takes Sophie to stroll through the sky. The animation plus the music just transports you to another place. The movie’s score is just as beautiful as the visuals. Overall, this movie is truly a masterpiece of its ow. Every time I rewatch it, I never fail to be amazed.
Marcella Martin 