Original subtitles

Tokuma Snoten/Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Walt Disney Japan, Mitsubishi and Tono Present

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE

Miss Sophie

I've closed up the shop

You should come too, Sophie

I'll just finish this Go have some fun

All right, then, I'm off

I'm going

Look, it's Howl's castle

What? Howl? Where, where?

Look how close it is

Oh, no

I wonder if Howl's in town

It took off

No, just hiding from all the soldiers

Say, did you hear? Remember Martha, from South Haven?

They say Howl tore her heart out

How scary...

Don't worry, he's not going to want yours

Hurry up

Really?

Oh, cut it out...

Hey there little mouse, lost your way?

Oh, no... I'm fine

Then how about a cup of tea?

Care to join me?

No thank you, I'm busy

She sure is a cute little mouse

Say, how old are you? You live around here?

Let me pass!

See, it's those whiskers of yours

She's even cuter when she's mad

Hey, there, I'm sorry

Where've you been?

Who are you?

I'm with her

Why don't you two take a little walk

What the... '? Hey, wha...

Don't hold it against them

They're harmless

Where to? I'll be your escort

No, really, I'm only going to Cesari's

Act normal I'm being followed

Just walk

Sorry, I got you involved

This way

Hold on

Drop your legs, keep walking

That's right, don't be frightened

Very nice

I'll draw them off

Wait here until the coast is clear

Yes

That's my girl

Any chocolate Letties?

Look this way, Lettie

- Hey, make room - Let's go for a walk, Lettie

My sister?

Come back soon, Lettie

Sophie?

How did you land on the veranda like that?

Have you become an angel?

It feels like I'm in a dream...

Lettie, why not use the office?

Thanks, but I should really be working

What? You sure he wasn't a wizard?

He was so kind...

He rescued me...

Don't tell me he's stolen your heart

If that was the wizard Howl, he'd have eaten it right up

Don't worry, Howl's only after beauties

There you go again

Listen to me, we live in dangerous times

They say even the Witch of the Waste is back on the prowl

Sophie?

Oh, you...

Lettie, the Madeleines are done

Okay, be right there

All right

I'm going home

It's a relief to know you're doing well

Hello, Lettie

Nice to see you

Listen, are you going to spend your whole life in that shop?

It meant so much to Papa Besides, I'm the eldest

That's not what I meant Are you sure you want to be a hatter?

Well, I...

Bye, Lettie

Come by the shop next time

Sure

I'll be on my way

Sophie, you've got to look out for yourself

Sorry, the shop's closed

I thought I'd looked the door

What a cheap shop, full of cheap little hats

And you're quite cheap-looking yourself

This is just a simple hat shop

I think you had better leave

You're very brave, taking on the Witch of the Waste

The Witch of the Waste?

You won't be able to tell anyone about that spell

My regards to Howl

Is this really me!

I've got to stay calm

I've got to calm down

It's no use panicking, Sophie

I'll be fine, I'll be fine

I've got to calm down

I'm back!

Welcome home, Ma'am!

- Welcome home - How do you like it?

It's all the rage in Kingsbury

Amazing

It suits you

Don't you think it's wonderful?

Sophie!

Mrs. Hatter, Sophie hasn't come down to work yet

I wonder what's the matter?

Sophie!

Don't come in

I've got an awful cold

I don't want you to catch it

You sound just awful...

Like some 90 year-old woman

I'll stay in bed today

You sure? All right, then

Here we go...

You'll be fine, old lady

You're still healthy, and these clothes finally suit you

But I can't stay here

Ouch, ouch

It's not easy being old

They're saying this war is going to be terrible...

Like a hand, granny?

Such a gentleman, but I'll manage

Sure, old lady, but where are you off to?

Just a bit farther than where you're going

I don't recommend it, granny

Nothing but witches and wizards ahead

Thank you

Going to the Folding Valley, at this hour?

Says her youngest sister's there

I've hardly made any progress at all

Thank goodness I've still got my teeth

That'll make a good cane

Up we go

Might be a bit too thick

Ouch, ouch

What a stubborn branch

Never underestimate Grandma Sophie

Heave

A Scarecrow, eh? I thought you were working for the Witch

But how do you stand by yourself?

Your head's a turnip

I've always hated turnips

At least you're not upside down anymore

So long

It's so cold

The town's still so close

Don't follow me You don't owe me a thing

You must be a magical whatever-you-are

I've had enough of witches and spells!

Just go stand wherever you like!

This is a perfect cane Thank you kindly

While you're at it, could you bring me a house to sleep in?

Seems you get more cunning with age

What a huge battleship

I never realized how weak you feel when you get old

I smell smoke Maybe there's a cabin

Turnip-head, isn't that Howl's Castle?

This is hardly what I meant when I asked for shelter!

What is this?

You call this a castle?

Is that the way in?

Just wait up there

Hey, there!

Are you going to let me on, or not!

My shawl!

It seems warm enough inside, Turnip I'm going in

Thank you

Even Howl wouldn't want an ancient heart like mine

This time, it's really goodbye

You may be a turnip, but you're a good turnip

May you find happiness

What is this place? Just looks like a dilapidated heap

Well, one nice thing about getting old is that nothing surprises you anymore

That's some spell you're under

It won't be easy to break

The fire talked

And you can't even tell anyone about it

You're Howl?

Wrong. I'm the fire demon, Calcifer!

Well, then, Calcifer, can you break the spell I'm under?

Easy

If you break the spell that chains me to this place,

I'll break your spell in a flash

In other words, bargain with a demon

You sure you can keep that promise?

Demons don't make promises

I suggest you look elsewhere

But I'm an exploited demon

I'm chained here by a contract with Howl, who works me to death

I'm the one who keeps this castle moving

My, you've got it rough

If you figure out the secret contract, the spell will break

If you do that, I'll break your spell, too

All right A bargain, eh?

Granny

Granny

Boy... I've got my doubts about her

Hey, who's this?

Porthaven!

When did she get in?

Stand by

Why, Mayor, sir

The sun is already high Is Master Jenkins at home?

The Master is out

I answer in his stead

An invitation from His Majesty

It has come to war

His Majesty desires every wizard

and magician, even the witches, to aid our homeland

His presence is imperative That is all

War, how awful

And who might you be?

Calcifer let me in

Don't look at me She wandered in from the Wastes

The Wastes?

That's strange You're not a witch, are you?

A witch could never get in

Porthaven, again

A customer?

Stand by

State your purpose

Mama sent me

The usual spell?

Behave yourself, now

It's not the Wastes

Granny, are you a witch, too?

That's right, I'm the scariest witch in the land

Sprinkle this powder on your ship and the winds will favor it

Sure

Many thanks

I can't have you making up things

You should give up that disguise

It's not a disguise, it's magic

The Kingsbury door

Stand by

Is this the residence of Wizard Pendragon?

It is, indeed

I bear an invitation from His Majesty

Please inform Master Pendragon that he is required at the Palace

Our thanks to you

A city fit for a king

Get back in or you'll lose your nose

Stop wandering around

That's enough! I'm going to get really mad

This is a magic house, isn't it?

Oh, boy!

Where does the black one lead?

Only Master Howl knows

I'm having my breakfast

But you've got bacon and eggs

We can't use the fire when Master Howl's away

I'll cook for you

But you can't

Calcifer only obeys Master Howl

That's right, I won't cook for you

Oh, here's my hat

All right, Calcifer Be a good fire, now

Forget it, I'm a demon

I answer to no one

You'll do as I say, or I'll pour water on you

Or would you rather I told Howl about our bargain?

Hey! Hey! I never should've let this old lady in

So, what'll it be?

That's right, there's a good fire

Hey! Hey! I'll burn the bacon

Calcifer's doing what she says

I'd like some tea, too Have you got a kettle?

Sure

Welcome home, Master Howl

You have letters from the king

To Jenkins and to Pendragon

Calcifer, you're so obedient

She bullied me

Not an easy thing to do

Who exactly are you?

I'm Grandma Sophie

You see, I'm your new cleaning lady

Give me that

Pass me two more bacon slices and six more eggs

Yummy

Yummy

And who hired you to clean?

Why, I hired myself

I've never seen such a filthy house

Hmm

Markl, plates

You're all ganging up on me

Please join us, Sophie

Sit over here

Pick one

Everything else is dirty

I've got my work cut out for me

Markl

Yes

Sophie

Thank you

Brethren, let us partake of our daily bread

Our daily bread

Haven't had a real breakfast in along while

So many manners to teach...

So, what's that in your pocket?

What?

I wonder what it is

Let me

It's scorched into the table Master Howl, this is...

Ancient sorcery

And powerful, too

The Witch of the Waste?

“He who catches a falling star, oh heartless men

“Your heart shall be mine..."

Well, so much for the table

Wow, it's gone!

The Scorch mark has vanished, but not the spell

Brethren, continue your meal

Calcifer, move the castle 100 kilometers

And send hot water to the bath

Not that, too!

Do you work for the Witch of the Waste?

Don't be stupid! The witch...

Actually... the witch... I...

Confound it!

Damn that Witch of the Waste Wait 'til I get my hands on her!

Let me finish eating this

Bugs, you'd better scurry away or I'll sweep you out

Every last one of you, mocking me

There's a spell I need

Later

A witch rages within

Sophie

Sophie, I'm going out

I'll die without some fresh wood

What, what are you doing?

I'll fall, I'll fall I'm in peril

I'm sweeping the ashes

Won't be a minute

Oh, no Oh, no

I'm in danger

I'm in danger...

I'll go out

Oh, no I'm slipping...

Hurry, Sophie

Try not to torment my friend

Master Howl, are you going out?

Markl, tell our cleaning lady not to get too carried away

What'd you do, Sophie?

She abused me

If I die, Howl goes with me

I'm the cleaning lady

It's my job to clean

No, not the 2nd floor!

If I were you, I'd put your precious things away in a hurry

Save my room for later

My little outburst gave me back my strength

What a strange house

Amazing!

Calcifer, Calcifer!

Are you moving the castle?

What a lot of fuss! Of course I am

You're incredible, Calcifer

Your magic's first class I misjudged you completely

You think so?

You really think so!

Oh, no, not yet!

How beautiful

It's called Star Lake

Something's stuck in there

Oh, dear Lend me a hand, Markl

Sure

And up!

A Scarecrow

He's called Turnip, the Turnip-head

You sure like being upside down

The odd creature seems to have taken a liking to me

He followed me here

Are you sure you're not a witch, Sophie?

That's right, I'm the cleanest witch in the land

Turnip, don't pull it so tight

Seems like he likes doing the wash

They'll dry in no time

Turnip must belong to the demons

Calcifer doesn't seem to mind him

You're right, maybe he's a demon of the dead

But he led me to this wonderful place

I've put away all the laundry, Sophie

Why, thank you We'd better be getting back

How mysterious

I've never felt such peace

Stinks

You reek of burnt flesh and steel

Keep flying and one day you won't be able to change yourself back

Isn't it great! Sophie did this for me

The fighting is fierce

The country's ablaze, from the southern coast to the northern border

I hate the fire in gunpowder

They have no manners

My own kind attacked me

The Witch of the Waste?

Hack wizards masquerading as monsters

They'll cry plenty later on,

when they can't regain human form

No, they'll just forget they ever knew how to cry

Aren't you supposed to report to the king yourself?

Yes, well...

Hot water for my bath

Oh, no, not again

Is that Howl?

Yeah, wasting my hot water again

I'm sure Howl won't eat any breakfast

No matter'

Morning

It's lovely shopping in the morning

I've never seen the ocean

Such beautiful, sparkling water

Same as it always is

I myself hate potatoes

Pay up

Thank you

Thanks

Fish, all fresh off the boat

That one's tasty

I myself hate fish

The fleet's come home

Is that the smoke?

There's been another battle

Really? Sorry, lady, later

That ship's on fire!

Sophie, let's go get a closer look

No, I've no stomach for such things Let's go home

Our most advanced battleship, reduced to this

Markl, there are Blob Men nearby

Don't move

They work for the Witch of the Waste

They're gone

Don't people notice those terrible monsters?

Look! Up there!

That's what dropped those bombs!

An enemy airship, Sophie

Sophie, flyers

Ignore the flyers They're enemy propaganda!

Are you OK, Sophie?

A glass of water, please

Sure

Sophie, what did you do to the bathroom shelves? Look!

My hair's turned this weird color!

What... what beautiful hair

Take a good look!

You mixed up everything on the shelves and ruined the spells

I didn't mix up anything, I simply cleaned up

Cleaning, always cleaning

I told you not to get too carried away

It's hopeless

How humiliating

It's not so very bad

This new shade's quite lovely in its way

I'm done for. What's the point in living, if you aren't beautiful...

Stop, Howl! Cut it out!

He's calling on the spirits of Darkness

He did this last time a girl ditched him

Please, Howl, that's enough

You can just dye your hair again

I've had enough of you, Howl!

I've never once been beautiful!

I've had enough of this place!

Thank you, Turnip You're a kind Scarecrow

Please come back, Sophie Howl's in trouble!

Cut it out, Howl I'm going out

Sophie!

Get over here

My, he's dramatic

Is he dead?

Don't worry A tantrum never killed anyone

Help me, Markl

Get that hot water running, Markl

C'mon, you can still walk

You look after him now, Markl

Sure

I'll have to clean all over again

I'm coming in

Here's some hot milk Drink up

I'll leave it here Drink it while it's hot

Don't leave me, Sophie

Try a little milk?

The Witch of the Waste is searching for my house

You're right, I saw her cronies down at the port

The truth is, I'm a coward

All this junk is just sorcery to keep her away

I'm scared to death

Tell me, why is the Witch of the Waste after you?

She seemed quite interesting, so I approached her

But she terrified me and I ran away

Now the king's ordered me to report to him

As Jenkins and as Pendragon...

How many names do you use, Howl?

Enough to guarantee my freedom

Can't you refuse the king?

See that...

The oath I took at the Sorcery Academy

Say, Howl Why not visit the king?

What!

Just say it to his face

“Stop this foolish war I refuse to help you”

Sophie, you don't know what they're like

But he's the king, right? A king thinks only of what's best for his people

I know!

You'll go in my place, Sophie!

Pretend you're Pendragon's mother

Just tell him your son is an idle good-for-nothing

Maybe Madam Suliman will even give up on me

Madam Suliman?

You're wearing that hat?

After all the magic I spent making your dress pretty...

Off I go

Sure

See you later!

This charm assures your safe return

Don't worry, I'll follow you in disguise

There Off you go!

I'm sure this will never work

I don't suppose he's following me, disguised as a crow

I'm sure Howl would pick a more dramatic disguise

Not that...

The Palace is so far away

Howl? Don't tell me you're Howl

Disguising yourself as an old dog, of all things

Do you know how exhausting it is to be old?

How nice to see you The little hatter, right?

The Witch of the Waste!

Thank you so much for delivering my note to Howl

How's Howl doing?

Quite terrified

Thanks to you, I've become a cleaning lady

My how delightful

By the way, what brings you to see the king?

Job hunting I'm sick of working for Howl

And yourself?

The king invited me

It seems that idiot, Suliman, finally needs my power

Why don't you break the spell you put on me

That's impossible

My gifts lie in casting spells, not breaking them

See you later, then

Hey, wait a minute Just wait!

If you weren't here, I'd have hit her with my cane

What's wrong with you?

Madam, vehicles are prohibited beyond this point

Please continue on foot

That Suliman

Using magic to force me to climb these stairs

We'll catch up Pay her no mind

Heavy, why are you so heavy?

You... Hey... Wait

What is it?

Suddenly remembered... how to break my spell?

I told you...

I don't know how

Then, start studying up

I don't get it

Where does she get all that energy?

I have to put you down

Why don't you call it a day? You can't make it

It's been 50 years now, since they drove me out of here...

I've been longing for this day... Ever since

Good luck to you, then

Still, I'm not nice enough to help you out

Come, Howl

You heartless wench

Next time I'll turn you feeble, too

Hurry up!

Madam, follow me

First, you should help her

We are forbidden to assist anyone

But the king himself invited her

Hang in there!

Just a little farther

And you call yourself a witch?

Who asked you?

You suddenly look older

Madam Pendragon and the Witch of the Waste!

Pull yourself together

Isn't this what you've been waiting for?

Madam Pendragon and the Witch of the Waste!

Pendragon... That name sounds familiar

Of course it does That was the name of my hat shop

It was?

Please wait here

A chair!

It's mine!

Howl, get back here

Madam, this way please

I understand you're Howl's mother

Yes My name is Pendragon

I'm sure you're weary Please have a seat

Yes

I am Madam Suliman, His Majesty's witch

Um, that dog is...

Ah, you mean Heen?

He does my errands I asked him to escort you

Howl won't join us, then?

You see, he sends his mother to make excuses

I'm sure he'd be utterly useless to His Majesty

What a shame

He was my lest apprentice...

A student of such marvelous gifts

I rejoiced in finally finding a worthy heir

But then, a demon stole his heart,

and he abandoned me

He turned his magic to purely selfish uses

Mrs. Pendragon

That boy is dangerous

His power is too great for one with no heart

If he follows that path he'll wind up like the Witch of the Waste

Bring her

What happened?

I just restored her to her real age

All her powers are gone

Once upon a time, she was a magnificent witch

She made a bargain with a demon

who consumed her, body and soul, long, long ago

Our kingdom can no longer afford to turn a blind eye

to disreputable wizards and witches

If Howl comes here to serve the kingdom,

I will teach him how to break with the demon

If hot, I'll strip him of his powers as I have taken hers

Now just a minute

Now I understand why Howl refused to come here

Something's not right

Forcing your aged guests to climb stairs, dragging them into strange rooms

It's like a trap

You call Howl heartless!

Yes, he's selfish and cowardly and unpredictable

But he's straight as an arrow He only wants to be free

Howl won't turn into an evil monster

He'll battle the demon on his own

I believe in him

Mrs. Pendragon... You're in love with Howl

Howl... Howl's coming?

I want Howl's heart, I want it

That's enough from you Howl's not coming

Howl will most certainly come

Now, I've found his weakness

Your Majesty

As you are

How are you feeling?

Thank you for asking

Meetings bore me I flew out for e breather

How lovely

These are?

This is Wizard Howl's mother

I see

I appreciate it, but I don't intend to win any war with magic

It's true that Suliman's powers shield our palace from bombs

But they just fall on neighboring towns

That's how magic works Right, Suliman?

Such eloquence today, Your Majesty

Suliman!

This is the final battle This time, we'll beat them to a pulp

Suliman, you've outdone yourself with that double. Await good news

Thank you kindly

Have my generals assembled?

It's been awhile, Howl

Delighted to see you doing so well

I saw right through you

I've kept my oath

I've no wish to fight you

I'll take my mother

I won't let you go

Don't look down, you'll be dragged down

It's time I showed your mother what you really are

Howl, don't! It's a trap

Hold tight

Sophie, sit up front

Oh, ho, Sophie, you brought the whole gang along

Nice doggie

You're just Suliman's spy

Oh, well, too late to toss you now

Sophie, you steer

What! I can't possibly!

They're after us

I'll tackle them. Fly straight to the castle in the Wastes

What! That's impossible!

Don't worry, the ring will guide you

Summon Calcifer with your heart

Summon Calcifer?

It's glowing

Follow the light You'll be there by nightfall

Why send me to Suliman if you were coming yourself?

Your presence gave me the courage for it

She's too terrible to face on my own

You've saved me I was in grave danger back there

Don't let go!

- You're good - Stop joking!

We've got a lead now

I can give you 5 minutes of invisibility, now's your chance

HOWL!

No, thank you

Thank you. That's the most fun I've had in ages

I supposed Howl thinks he's escaped...

His mother's awfully young

We're not far That's my hometown

Don't look so friendly I don't trust you

The castle They've come to meet us

Sophie!

Markl, help!

I don't know how to stop this thing!

Sophie!

Doggie

Markl

I'm home

Sophie, are you hurt?

You're home!

Thank you for coming to meet us

Oh, no, you've gone too far

I wonder if Howl's back

Howl?

Howl? Is it you?

Are you hurt? In pain?

Stay away

I want to help you

I want to break the spell you're under

You can't even break your own spell

But I love you!

Too late

HOWL!

Howl must be back

Sophie, you'd better figure out how to break my spell quick

We're both running out of time

Meaning Howl will turn into a monster? Is it true?

I can't tell you that I'm a demon

Calcifer, Suliman told me,

Howl has given you something very precious

What is it? Where is it?

That's confidential information

And if I threaten to dump water over you?

How dare you! Howl will die with me

Good morning, Turnip

We've got to be brave

Ready, Sophie!

OK! Open wider, Calcifer

Here goes! Push!

Heave!

I... said... move!

Come on!

They call it a castle, but once you get inside, it's a junk heap

It's time to eat!

Here, old girl

But, Sophie she's the Witch of the Waste

No need to worry

Why's she staring at me?

Such a pretty fire

Howl

Hello, everyone

Welcome home

Master Howl, can we keep this puppy?

An old Witch and Madam Suliman's dog

VVhy'd you let them in, Calcifer?

Don't look at me! They blew in with Sophie

Sophie, always dramatic...

So you're Turnip

You're under quite a spell, too

Seems everyone in our little family is complicated...

He's so handsome

This is a busy day We're moving

Moving?

Oh, good. There aren't any shops, here in the middle of nowhere

Madam Suliman can track us down in no time, here

But you'll have to stay behind The magic in your spell's too risky

All right, that's done

Take it away, Calcifer

Excehent

Stay right where you are

Be gentle...

Here goes

We've moved You can get up now

Amazing, Master It's so grand

What a pretty fire

This is...

I added a bathroom For our growing family

Sophie, come here! Sophie!

I added a bedroom, too Go in

This is... why?

I thought it would suit you Do you like it?

Yes, it's perfect for a housekeeper

I got you new clothes, too Open them later. Next

Sophie! Come here! Quick!

A courtyard!

There's a shop, too

Let's go, Heen!

See that new color on the dial? There's a new exit

My gift to you, Sophie Step outside

It's my secret garden

Beautiful

Did you make it with your magic?

Only a little, to help the flowers

Thank you, Howl!

It's like I'm dreaming

Sophie

How mysterious I feel I've been here before

I could cry with happiness

Come

Look

A sweet little house

My favorite hideaway

When I was little I spent my summers there alone

Alone?

My Uncle, the Wizard, left it to me in secret

Make yourself at home there, Sophie

What's wrong?

I'm scared

I'm afraid you'll go off and disappear somewhere, once I'm inside

Howl, tell me the truth

I don't mind if you're a monster

I want to make sure that you'll all live comfortably

Why not a flower shop, with all these flowers?

You'd be good at it, Sophie

And then, you'd go away?

I want to help you, Howl

I'm not beautiful and I'm only good at cleaning...

Sophie, you are beautiful

The good thing about being old is that you've so little to lose...

Why's that flying here?

A battleship?

On its way to burn cities and people

The enemy's'? Ours?

What difference does it make?

Murderers

Look at all those bombs

It stopped

Did you do that?

I'm just tinkering It won't crash

HOWL!

Oops, looks like they're onto us

Madam Suliman's deputies Let's go back

Run! Move those legs

Hurry on in!

No! Don't let go!

What happened, Sophie?

I've had it with this place!

Good night, Sophie

Good night

Don't worry about Master Howl, Sophie Sometimes, he's gone for days on end

Thank you, Markl

Need the toilet?

I'm fine

Good night

You're in love

Sighing away like that

I thought so

Were you ever in love?

Of course I was I'm still in love

What?

Men, why ever should we went them...

But a young man's heart is so delicious!

Unbelievable

And so adorable, too

What is that?

Air raid siren

Air raid?

It's not for here But best not go out tonight

Suliman's creatures are searching high and low for our house

What a good fire, hiding us so well

Sophie, a stranger got in!

Mother

Sophie!

Where have you been! I searched for you everywhere!

But, oh, look how you've aged!

It's all my fault

I'm so sorry, Sophie!

Mother...

I barely recognize the house

Who is that?

Oh, your landlady

Sophie, I've got a new husband!

He's such a wonderful man And he's rich, too!

We can all live together again

You'll never have to clean again

But I'm happy here...

Really?

Oops, I forgot

My car's waiting I've got to run

I'm so glad I found you again

We'll really catch up next time

In the meantime, you take care

A peeping-bug, eh? The oldest trick in the book, Suliman

All yours, Cal

May you find happiness, Mother

Thank you You too, Sophie

I've done what I was told Take me back to my husband

Yes, I'm sure Madam Suliman will be pleased

Forgive me, Sophie...

Look at all these people

They're all running away The town will be empty

Do you wish to run, too?

That's what that lady spoke of...

So, she did I'm glad we made up

Don't go, Sophie!

I love you, Sophie Please stay

I love you, too, Markl Don't worry, I won't go

Really!

Are we a family?

Yes, we're family

Oh, good!

I'll never let Suliman get hold of Howl

But the paper says we won

Only fools swallow such lies

How strange I can't get Calcifer going

Grandma, will you stop that?

Such an awful stink

Why deny an old lady her pleasures

Open the window, Markl

I wouldn't open that now...

In Calcifer's present state, he can't possibly keep them out

Markl!

Close it quick!

Look after Grandma, Markl I'll check on the shop

How dare you, now? If you've energy to spare, put out the fires

HOWL!

Dramatic as usual...

HOWL!

I'm sorry I had too many enemies, tonight

Howl, oh, Howl

Master Howl! Sophie!

Calcifer, be strong

Madam, was that a gift from Suliman?

That granny fed me something nasty

Why, if it isn't HOWL

I feel we need a nice long chat

Likewise, Madam But we've no time, now

How unlike you You're not running away

Until later, then

Stay here, Sophie Calcifer will protect you

I'll see to things outside

Wait, Howl!

Don't go! Please stay

Another round of bombs is coming Even Calcifer can't stop those

Let's run away Don't fight

I'm through running away

I've finally found someone I want to protect...

You

HOWL!

That's our town

There's Howl

HOWL!

Sophie! Turnip...

Markl, come inside!

Move? You're nuts There's nothing there

No, as long as we stay here, Howl will keep fighting

He's better off a coward

Grandma, get up

Going for a stroll?

Suliman will find us, right away

She already has. At this rate, Howl will never make it back alive

Sophie!

The castle's falling apart

That's all right Markl, take Grandma

Sure

You, too, hop up now

I can't! My contract says I can't leave the fireplace

If you two can't solve this, I'll do it for you

Watch it!

Cut it out! Cut it out!

If I leave, the house will collapse

Fine!

We're out

I'd better go last

Even I don't know what'll happen...

I told you, it would collapse

Rain!

Is that heading for town?

Look after Grandma, Markl

Turnip, find us a way in

Don't worry, Grandma I'll take care of you

Markl, we can get in here

The roof's leaking I'll go out

Wait here

It's wet here...

Hurry

Too damp

Bring Grandma here, Markl

The castle's empty

I told you, if we'd stayed put, Howl and I could've handled it

Calcifer, please You're my last hope

I want to go to Howl Move the castle

I know you can do it You're so strong

But there's no chimney here...

And the wood's damp...

As the saying goes, “The best blaze brightest in adversity”

I've heard that, but...

You really think so?

You're so pretty, Cal

Sit here, Grandma

Then, give me something of yours, Sophie

Of mine?

I can't do it alone How about your eyes?

My eyes?

This?

Amazing, Calcifer! You are the best!

Imagine what I could do with your eyes and your heart

Heart! You have a heart?

Oh, my!

There's Howl He's trapped

Hurry, Calcifer!

Don't!

Grandma!

Stop it!

Howl's heart

Cut it out!

Grandma!

It's hot, hot!

Let go!

You'll die, Grandma

No, it's mine!

Sophie!

Sophie!

She's so mean That's mine

Oh, no, Heen, look what I've done I poured water on Calcifer

What if I've killed Howl, too...

It's moving... Is Howl alive?

Show me where he is

The castle door...

Heen...

Howl...

This must be Howl's childhood...

Howl! Calcifer!

It's Sophie! Wait for me! I promise I'll come back for you

Wait for me in the future!

I'll walk there Heen, I'll walk

I can't stop crying

Howl

I'm sorry I took so long

You've been waiting all this time

Take me to Calcifer

Is he dead?

No, he's fine

Grandma...

Don't look at me I don't have anything

Please

Grandma

You want it that badly?

Yes

Oh, well, in that case... You'd better take good care of it

There

Thank you, Grandma

Calcifer

Sophie... I'm all worn out

If I give Howl's heart back, will it kill you?

Probably not, if you do it, Sophie

After all, we both survived the water you dumped on me

I'd better try, then

It's all warm and fluttery like a little bird

It's still only a child's heart

May Calcifer live a thousand years,

and may Howl recover his heart...

I'm alive!

I'm free!

He moved, he's alive!

You broke Calcifer's spell!

Turnip!

Turnip, are you OK?

I'll get you a new stick, right away

Thank you, Turnip

Thank you, Sophie

I'm a prince from the next kingdom

A cruel spell turned me into a Scarecrow

A spell that only your beloved's kiss could break

“beyond these fears ” A spell that only your beloved's kiss could break

“beyond these fears ”

“beyond these fears ” Exactly. And if Sophie hadn't saved me, I would have died

Exactly. And if Sophie hadn't saved me, I would have died

“my flickering smile” My, you're good-looking

“my flickering smile”

“my flickering smile” What a racket What's the fuss?

I feel terrible Like I'm trapped under a stone

“holds the promise of love” I feel terrible Like I'm trapped under a stone

“holds the promise of love”

“holds the promise of love” Oh, yes, a heart's a heavy burden

Oh, Sophie, your hair is just like starlight

“from the beginning of time” Oh, Sophie, your hair is just like starlight

“from the beginning of time” It's so beautiful

“from the beginning of time”

“from the beginning of time” I love you, Howl! How wonderful

“even though I'm alone now” So, now you see how Sophie feels

“even though I'm alone now”

You'd best go home and make them stop this war

“this day is born aglow” You'd best go home and make them stop this war

“this day is born aglow”

this day is born aglow” That's exactly what I shall do

“this day is born aglow”

“this day is born aglow” When the war is over, I shall return

“A fickle heart is the only constant in this world”

“with the light of our yesterdays” “A fickle heart is the only constant in this world”

“with the light of our yesterdays ”

“with the light of our yesterdays ” My, you have a way with words

“with the light of our yesterdays”

“like the first time we spoke” I'll wait for your return, then

I'll wait for your return, then

“like the first time we spoke” I'll wait for your return, then

“like the first time we spoke”

“somehow I lost you ” Why should you Contact me now?

“somehow I lost you”

“somehow I lost you” What on earth have you been up to?

“among all my memories” A happy ending, I see

"among all my memories”

“among all my memories” You two-timer

you brush past my face”

Well, there it is

“softly as the breeze ” Well, there it is

“softly as the breeze ”

“softly as the breeze ” Bring the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense

Let's put an end to this foolish war

It's Calcifer!

You didn't have to come back

I really missed you all Besides, it looks like rain...

Thank you, Calcifer

“though we slipped apart”

“like sunlight through the leaves”

“the promise of love”

“will live on eternally”

“even though I'm alone now”

“my tomorrows are boundless”

“like the kindness you showed me”

“hidden in the night”

“somehow I lost you ”

"among all my memories”

“in a brook's gentle laughter”

“in the scent of a flower'”

“in the depth of the sky”

“you will live on eternally”

Voices

Chieko Baisho

Takuya Kimura

Akihiro Miwa

Tatsuya Gashuin Ryunosuke Kamiki

Mitsunori Isaki, Yo Oizumi Akio Otsuka

Daijiro Harada Haruko Kato

From the Novel by Diana Wynne Jones

Music by Joe Hisaishi

Theme Song Performed by Chieko Baisho

English Translation by Linda Hoaglund with Judith Aley

Rieko Izutsu-Vajirasaran Nao Amisaki & Steve Alpert

English Lyrics by Jeff Knutsen

English Subtitles by Aura

Production Studio Ghibli

Producer Toshio Suzuki

Written and Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

The End