I don't know why but when the movie ends and everyone is happy and starts waving and the song starts playing... I always have to cry. But with a smile on my face. This makes me so happy all the time. This moment and song touches my heart everytime.
I'm probably alone with this, but I was sad we weren't given a resolution with Sophie's older sister. She must be so worried about Sophie, I hope they met again.
Remember that Howl wasn't perfect though, it was just casualty. Prince Justin was a much better choice I would say lol, but life gave Howl to Sophie and she accepted his flaws ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Of course Howl sacrificed himself and changed for her, which was a noble deed, I can't deny. I believe many people may have some flaws as Howl does and they can't change as a sacrifice for their loved ones, which was my case and I ended up breaking up :
twaid Right?! It’s such a surreal experience! I had saw it two years ago and dreamed and dreamed of getting to see it on a big screen again. It was so absolutely amazing. Best movie ever. Everything about it.
Vũ Trương Quang you could always project it on a wall! Projectors are becoming less expensive and more common! It’s just fun to see the art on a big screen :)
not me crying everytime i think about how sophie told howl and calcifer to wait for her in the future and the first thing howl says to sophie in the beginning of the movie is "there you are, i searched for you" i cannot physically deal with this
Awww I didn't realise this, at first I thought that he said it bc he wanted to protect Sophie from the men that were flirting with her but maybe it actually has a deeper meaning
And remember the way the ladies talked about Howl too, "He looks for beautiful women only". Howl saw Sophie as beautiful from the first time he saw her in his childhood
The ring on Howl's finger also glows when he places his hand on Sophie's shoulder. One of the two rings that signify the connection between the two wearers.
It’s happy ending. Yes it is. But most of us cry of sadness. Not because it has happy ending, but because the movie is ending. It’s feel like we forced to woke out up our dream. Beautiful dream. A dreamy place, vibes that Ghibli always gave us in his every movies. Like we were belong to that movie, watching from inside the movie. And now we’re pulled out. And now I cry 😭
You know something is more than just a song, more than just a movie, when you begun to feel nostalgic on things and worlds thatresides only to your heart and creative imagination. That's Howl's Moving Castle for you.
This song makes me remember the first time I watched Howl's moving castle when I was a child. I am currently in my 20's and it still has a profound impact.
Oh boy, I'm ashamed to admit it but I didn't understood half of what was happening in there when I saw it as a (12 year old) kid XD Did you had the same problem?
c0mpu73rguy Yess, especially when we were so young. But as I grow up, I find many many many beautiful things hidden in the film that I’ve never experienced before ^^
Howl's Moving Castle is probably one of the most underrated of the Studio Ghibli lineup. The film is so subtle, so colorful, that we don't really comprehend what we're watching. Throughout the film, we meet characters whose lives, through circumstance, meets with tragedy. A boy who chances a magical artifact is forced to take up the responsibility of an immortal savior, and thus never gets his chance to experience his lost childhood, growing up. A lady who cross paths with a witch having a bad day is suddenly orphaned, and aged to her nineties, and thus never gets to truly experience her adult life. It's almost as if they had died, and were living in some version of hell, reliving their nightmares over and over again. The film tries to tell us, that it's one's small act of kindness, not delusions of grandeur and greatness, that will change the world. It's Sophie's assistance to a seemingly pointless turnip head scarecrow, him returning to the nation whose military was waging war in his spirit that Howl was trying to stop. The film doesn't end with any of the existential problems solved. The only thing thats changed, is that the realization of Howl and Sophie, that they're not in this fight of life alone. They've each other, and because of that come what may, you'll know they'll be fine. Melancholy, but really reflect our lives doesn't it?
I totally agree! But Howl's is definitely not one of the most underrated. In my country, it's one of the most popular, even over Spirited Away. I think the criminally underrated - the ones I didn't know existed but was indescribable with words - were Only Yesterday and Whisper of the Heart. I know they're more on the realistic side, but they were magical in their own way.
Im 23 and was diagnosed with stage 5 CKD; my kidneys were 2% functional. I came back from the hospital to binge watch studio ghibli films and listen to all my favorite soundtracks. Life seemed short and I want to make the most of it.
I dont know if this will be the good message to you but you know some people live more in 30 years than some other in 100. Take all the good stuffs life can give you. Enjoy all the miracles our planet can give. And suddenly even the difficult lives become wonderful. May you be always happy and blessed.
I just watched it today for the first time, and wow. I'm so deeply in love, I know for a fact this is one of those movies I'll watch for the sole reason to feel comfort, to just feel full to forget about my surroundings for a little while. Aaaahhhhh
Me neither, when i first watched it. But maybe you don't need words. Just be quiet and let the beauty wash over you, lightening the burden of your heart. Words can't really do justice to this anyway
When they make that Studio Ghibli theme park, i truly hope they recreate the field in the picture. Have a few benches, and just play Promise of the World.
Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away are movies forever embedded in my mind. Listening to the music engulfs me in all these emotions that I actually physically feel in my chest. The movies deliver such wonderfully beautiful stories and characters that I’ve fallen in love with. I care for these fictional characters, they hold a place in my heart. Here I proclaim my immense love for these incredible creations, creations that have filled me with all sorts of pleasant feelings and created memories I enjoy looking back on. There hasn’t been anything else that fills me with the same sense of joy and immerses me in the story as much as the two movies have. This may be a bit excessive but it’s actually not, I truly utterly ahhhh!! Thank you Studio Ghibli, thank you for the experiences you gave me.
I completely agree. There is just something more that comes with a studio ghibli movie. Calling it a movie doesn’t do them all justice, because it’s an experience. Something that you always remember and that you wish you could experience one more time
I was searching for photos of my childhood yesterday because they ask me to send one for the childrens day at work. I saw a picture of me and my grandpa who passed away a long time ago, I miss him so much, while thinking about him I walked to the window and it smelled like flowers, a very strong fragance, it was so strange, we dont have any plants there and there is no reason for it. Deep down I knew he was still here looking after us. "And in the fragance of flowers, you will live forever"
Sometimes ghosts or something like that leave a certain smell in their presence. I can't explain how or why. But it is a wonderful thought that your grandpa smells like flowers ;)
Hello Fellow Stranger i hope your having a wonderful day and if not.. just listen to this song then close your eyes while thinking of a beautiful valley a cabin, a majestic tree, with you being surrounded by enchanting flowers then look at the deep blue never ending skies with a felt nostalgia let yourself fall in the affectionate touch of the flowers while admiring the beautiful scene in front of you. imagine the moving castle in front of you then let yourself fade in the wonderful feeling of beautiful loneliness with a sense of nostalgia then sing this refrain...
I love how the first line goes "The smile that trembles deep behind your tears", usually the quotes/sayings go "the tears behind your smile". It goes to show that the world promises us that no matter how dark the situation we are in, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how sad or in pain we are today, eventually we will be happy again.
When I'm dying, I would like to pass slowly, listening to this song over and over. That way, all the beautiful memories of my life will come to my mind again.
I know no one will see this but I listen to this in hard times like now...the second I hear the first note I just ball into tears and cry but also i feel calm at the same time...thank u to this song for jus existing..I hope whoever is reading...don't forget to smile :)
I find it funny that no one mentions Shuntaro Tanikawa who wrote this song. He is literally a decorated poet who has been a strong contender for Nobel Prize. The reason the song is so good is because of his lyrics/poem.
Always brings me to tears. Howl and Sophie creating a new family, a found family for themselves, this song perfectly captures that feeling... hope and love, melancholia for the past that one must leave in order to welcome a brighter future 💞
lemme tell you something... i've watched and rewatched howl's moving castle so many times for just one reason: the ost. this strange feeling would always haunt me while watching it but i was never able to understand what the story is truly about or what kind of message it's trying to pass. but yesterday, while i was by my own, i decided to rewatch the movie one more time and i finally, after so much time, was able to understand it and that weird feeling within me; now, such movie has become my fav of all time. i'm so greatfull for have had such a wonderful experience with it.
Rewatched this movie for new year's eve with my mother and little sister. It's the kind of movie that's full of mystery and so much emotion it doesn't seem to end. And in a good way. You're confused and lost sometimes, you get bursts of laughter and some heart wrenching moments but it still seems like someone retelling you a story of their life or you living it with them. It's one of those movies you can watch an infinite amount of times and with anyone yet it still has this magic to it. It's beautiful.
I don't know why but whenever i listen to this song i feel depth of sadness like the singer is delivering immense amount of emotions. And also that howl and Sophie lived happily ever after.. like it is a song of goodbye.
I listened to it and suddenly felt complete peace. About 20 minutes later found out my fav grandpa died. I consider the lyrics as "his last message" for me. Love you forever grandpa, hope you're happy wherever you are rn
this movie gave me such a big sensation of peace that I started crying out of nowhere but with a smile on my face, I won't describe the movie as incredible, it was just peaceful, calm, and beautiful, like watching something so pretty that you just have to lay down an smile because it's so peaceful, not to be something out of the ordinary and incredible but something that makes you feel ok with yourself like there's nothing wrong with your life or the world.
Why I'm crying so much this anime is so ❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks studio Ghibli for make this beautiful anime, I wish my future courtship was like this work of art
Such a beautiful piece of music and art. What I love most about Studio Ghibli is that the movies convey some feelings that I've never felt before when I watch movies. The feels, the animation, the music, the settings (particularly this one) is just so vibrant and amazing to look at. You can honestly take a screenshot of any second of a studio ghibli film and call it a work of art, it's that good! I got the chance to catch Howl's Moving Castle on the big screen yesterday for it's 20th anniversary, and boy does it help make watching the film to be such a wonderful experience. Boy did I have a big smile on my face when the audience clapped once the credits rolled. There's just something truly special about Studio Ghibli that many other animation studios struggle with. I am beyond happy to get the chance to experience these films over and over. They truly are one of a kind.
Im really glad that i got to watch Howls Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke with my dad before he passed away. He told me that he really liked them and i was always afraid he would be disappointed in me for liking anime, so watching them together will always be an important memory to me. This song means alot because howls moving castle was the last one we watched before he went into the hospital. I love you dad and wish you where still here
when i was a young girl i had the cd and i was so in love with the movie and the song that i watched the movie at list three times a day...i was so sad when i lost the cd but thankfully my sister downloaded the movie so i could watch it.Ths movie brings so much memories *CRIES IN CALCIFER*
I watched this film for the first time today (24/01/22) as a 20 year old, and I was in tears. It is such a beautiful film. The music, the animation, the scenery, the characters, the story. This is what a great film is. 😊
This song makes my heart heavy and my eyes water. Believe it or not, I had only just seen this movie last night with my best friend for the first time. I immediately fell in love with it, and it is now and always going to be my favorite movie. 😊
this is my saddest song, the commemorative song in his video clip when he made it for me on my birthday 2015, now he died of covid, every time i watch it i cried a lot, he left behind a very sad memory.... i love and missing him so much . I praying that God bless him in heaven...
The ending wasn't bad, yeah it's a happy ending. But after I realized all the plot twist, rewatched it 4 times, I cried. I didn't like the fact that the movie was ending. It felt like there's more that should happen. Watching the movie made me realize I will never find anyone just like Howl, you don't know, I'm really desparate for love affection, I haven't felt one for a while, I'm just really craving it.
and you will feels love again … i guess this message will come a lot to late tho … would be nice if you told us how life is going for ypu right now and if you found love
I recently got the closest I've ever been to making an attempt on my life, and after watching this movie again, I couldn't stop crying. This movie is so beautiful, it reminded me of all the smaller things that make life so kind and wonderful
I’m sorry for venting in the comments but I have to say, this is a movie I wish i could watch for the first time again. It was so heartwarming and it had an amazing story. Once I was finished watching it I felt so empty and I felt like there was nothing else for me to do except for fantasize about it or watch it again or simply watch RU-vid videos about it. The music, the people, the story, the love, everything. It’s all so perfect. I could watch this movie thousands of times and not get bored of it and I could listen to the soundtrack all day. It’s truly a beautiful piece of animation and will forever be my favorite movie. Please reply and we can talk in the comments because I don’t have anyone to talk to about this.
I agree. I never watched this movie until last week. It was breathtaking and beautiful. It made me feel emotions like no other, like I was in a world of my own right next to the castle and it’s family. Then the movie ended and just tears flowed from my eyes. I’ve re watched it so manu times throughout the week and I still have the same reaction to the ending, I hope it never goes away as I’m slowly falling into love with this beautiful movie, hoping to read the books asap
The books are... not as Ghibli, if ya get my meaning. They're sarcastic, funny, poignant in a way, but they don't have that sorta Ghibli essence. Not to discourage you from reading them, i love them, just telling you what to expect.
Yesterday was my birthday My Memeh (grandpa) left this world I could never meet him again Wish I could live in the world where I could live with my family and friends forever... Though my family is scattered I really wish to spend my whole with them, I know it’s silly to write these but this song cures me in every way... Memeh I’ll always miss you You’ve been a free spirit Please rest peacefully... Your funti will always be grateful for your love...
To hear this song evokes such a melancholy feeling in me, I can't capture those feelings I felt when I first watched this movie. It's a very lovely song.
i dont think ill ever be able to explain how much i love this movie and this song! so grateful for being alive and being able to hear this, grateful, gratefulll
Studio Gibli made lots of phenomenal movies but Howl's Moving Castle is one that I'll treasure the most. Maybe its the fact that english Howl is voiced by Batman and I find that funny. Or maybe it's the memorable lines and moments in the movie that I'll never forget. Its just... an unforgettable feeling after watching it the first time.
Every time I hear those first few notes- without fail- I feel all the tension go out of my body, my eyes tear up, I smile, and I get chills.. Listening to Studio Ghibli music feels like coming home. It's this bittersweet mixture of nostalgia, sadness, comfort, and hope. I feel very lucky to have grown up on these movies. :)
I never had the chance to watch this as a child. I watched it for the first time last year, when I was 18. I showed it to my stepsiblings tho! I hope they'll grow up and remember this movie
This movie holds so much cherished memories. Rewatching it after so many years is nothing short of magical and nostalgic. In my deepest memories, I could swear that I’ve been to this little cabin by this beautiful field of flowers. It’s like the inside is nothing but familiar And yet, I’ve never been there. It’s just a sweet memory from childhood. From watching this movie. Howl’s moving castle may not be the best of Miyazaki’s movies, but it holds an indescribable capability to transport you.
When I listen to this song, my eyes fill with tears, and my heart feels full. Howl’s Moving Castle has had such an influence on my life, and I don’t think I would be the same without it. Thank you, Ghibli.
Man you know something is more than just a song, more than just a movie when you begin to feel nostalgic for things and worlds that resides only in your heart and creative imagination. That's Howl's Moving Castle for you
The person who is singing this song has a lovely and soft voice that just fit's into howl's moving castle and I never knew that I would just fall in love with this movie, it just has great characters and great backgrounds with such beautiful music 😊
This is song and movie will always have a profound and special place in my heart i used to watch this movie with my older sister all of the time and it still makes me cry when I rewatch it i hope no one ever remakes or reimagines this movie it’s perfect the way it is
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