Howl's Moving Castle (ハウルの動く城)

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?

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, you, 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.

There you are. Sorry, I'm late.

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 and start walking.

Good. Don't be frightened.

You are a natural.

I'll draw them off.

Wait here until the coast is clear.

Yes.

That's my girl.

Any chocolate Letties?

Look this way, Lettie.

Here you go.

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 locked 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.