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Synopsis
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell. (Source: Disney)
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Production
Studio Ghibli
Quick facts
Start date: Nov 20, 2004
Popularity: 347,487
Favorites: 22,059
Source: OTHER
Trailer
Characters
Main cast and voice actors.
Howl
MAIN
Takuya Kimura
Sophie Hatter
MAIN
Chieko Baishou
Staff
Key production staff.
Diana Wynne Jones
Original Creator
Hayao Miyazaki
Director
Noboru Yoshida
Art Director
Youji Takeshige
Art Director
Michiyo Yasuda
Color Design
Takeshi Seyama
Editing
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