Story: the story is about a girl named Sophie who gets turned into an old woman and ends up living with a wizard named Howl in his moving castle. And yes, it may seem like I rate highly but for some i was between 9 or 10, and I have explained things that I disliked that may not reflect in my number ratings. I have watched this movie many many times since it is one of my favorite Miyazaki films, so why not write a review? I have also read the book, which takes a much different direction than the film does. In an endeavor to return to normal, Sophie must accompany Howl and a myriad of eccentric companions-ranging from a powerful fire demon to a hopping scarecrow-in his living castle, on a dangerous adventure as a raging war tears their kingdom apart. Unfortunately, this encounter, brief as it may be, spurs the vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste-in a fit of jealousy caused by a past discord with Howl-to put a curse on the maiden, turning her into an old woman. However, Sophie's simple life takes a turn for the exciting when she is ensnared in a disturbing situation, and the mysterious wizard appears to rescue her. Sophie, as the plain daughter of a hatmaker, does not expect much from her future and is content with working hard in the shop. That castle is home to the magnificent wizard Howl, infamous for both his magical prowess and for being a womanizer-or so the rumor goes in Sophie Hatter's small town.

It is an iconic song that has left its mark on popular culture.That jumbled piece of architecture, that cacophony of hissing steam and creaking joints, with smoke billowing from it as it moves on its own. “The Jewel Carousel” has contributed to the recognition of the film’s soundtrack, which has won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Film Music in 2005 and the Best Original Music Award at the Catalonia International Film Festival in 2004. This is evidenced by the number of covers and remixes by artists and DJs from around the world. The song is played several times throughout the film and has become very popular with audiences. The haunting and catchy melody of this song perfectly reflects the magical and fantastic atmosphere of the film, and it is often associated with the romance between the main characters. This song was used as the main theme for the animated film “Howl’s Moving Castle” (“Hauru no Ugoku Shiro” in Japanese) directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 2004.

“Merry-Go-Round of Life”, also known as “Hauru no Ugoku Shiro” in Japanese, is a musical composition by famous Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi.

Howls moving castle piano theme