Studio Ghibli Howl .’s Moving Castle It’s a beautiful animation. The characters are uniquely conceptualized and brought to life, and the elements of magic and wonder are serene and alive. With fan art already so engaging and creative, is it possible to give it a big enough tribute?
The answer is yes, always. The film itself is based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wayne Jones. These 10 artists have come up with amazing interpretations of Studio Ghibli movies.
laundry day
by: megatruh
A moving castle offers many opportunities for tourism. Something as simple as doing your laundry can be accompanied by something as majestic as the mountains. Inside the castle there is a door with a portal. These ports can be changed to have different positions behind them. With this feature and the advantages of mobile life, this is a dream come true.
in the cloud
via: annoyed
Howl’s castle is immune to gravity. Wood, brick and metal sway and balance on four slender legs. How it works? On Calcifer’s breath and energy. Calcifer sits in the fireplace, vulnerable to elements other than fire. He is the heart of the castle.
It’s easy to imagine castles leaping through the clouds and gracefully jumping over hilltops. But, let’s be honest, who needs to imagine when this work of art exists for it to exist?
light and dark
Via: Sephiroth508
Soft and vibrant, this work of art is surprisingly simple. Each character’s distinctive features are easily recognizable, such as Sophie’s pink ribbon, gray hair and blue dress, Howl’s blonde hair and bold outfit, and eyes Calcifer’s light. Despite the deep shadows, it was magical, giving off a light, carefree feeling, creating an element of mystery.
Howl’s Heart
From: Calm down
The artist captured the moment Hal saved the scared Meteor from death beautifully. The style is deliberately different from the Miyazaki version. The artwork is like a dream and depicted as being in another world. A range of bright and vibrant colors contrast with darker colors that are lightly touched and illuminated by light.
Howl .’s Moving Castle
By: Anatole Finstacker
Howl’s Castle is the work of a magical genius. It’s a mess and a mixture of the strange and the wonderful, which, when combined, creates a delicate balance. Of course, it couldn’t be together as a unit without the heart of the family and the heart of Hal, Calcifer. The artist created a vibrant landscape fan art with the castle in the center, a turnip head extending in the shadow of the massive structure.
magical silhouette
By: lunaki
This artwork is a beautiful combination of colors, and is a tribute to the light and dark in Hal and Sophie. The castle is dirty and dark, where secrets are hidden. But then Sophie appeared, and her bright, vivacious spirit broke all norms. In the process, she accepted herself and changed the lives of those around her. The only one capable of saving Hal and Calcifer.
howl demon
Via: Xinxin
In Hayao Miyazaki’s interpretation of the first novel in Diana Wayne Jones’ Howl’s Moving Castle series, there is a fight. War is only briefly mentioned in the book, but it is the central theme of the film.
Howl has his demons. If he continued to transform and use his magical powers to fight in war, he would be swallowed up by darkness. This piece shows Hal before and after his transformation.
Sophie and Calcifer
Via: Xiyan
Sophie floated among the shooting stars in the night sky. She hugged Calcifer, his flames illuminating her dress and face. This is a truly stunning work of art. The image of Sophie saving both Hal and Calcifer by separating them parallels the moment when Hal saves Calcifer from death by making a deal with the demon and giving him his heart.
Hal and Sophie
by: alicexz
Hal was known in this land as the Heart Eater, something that Calcifer and Markle spread around them so they wouldn’t be disturbed. Of course, Hal doesn’t actually eat hearts. This phrase is taken from what the aunt of the heartbroken Hal people would say.
Howl fears he won’t be able to find love or courage, or save himself, and will be cursed forever, but then Sophie appears and saves him before darkness comes and his deal with The demon destroys him.
wasteland witch
via: faqy
This interpretation of The Witch of the Wild is fascinating. The color bands represent enchanting witches and blend together magically. This kind of interpretation was far from the movie role, and closer to the book description. Although the witch is less of a threat in the movie, she is Hal’s biggest threat in the novel and casts a curse on him to keep him attracted to her.