Nov 22, 2017
Hayao Miyazaki is a living legend, and James and Luke have a lot to say about his 2004 anime classic, Howl’s Moving Castle. They have read Diana Wynne Jones’s source material discuss the film in comparison. They lay out Miyazaki’s filmography and make some recommendations, then get into the anti-war themes he brings to this movie. Next, they discuss the voice acting performances of the English dub, debate possible problematic body image issues in the film, and highlight a cameo by Howl’s backside. They finish out by debating whether or not the film features a dream sequence, the possible implications of including time travel, and end with a quote from an interview with the author herself.