Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Alt titles: Castle in the Sky
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Legends tell of a floating island in the sky known as Laputa, upon which is rumoured to be treasure beyond a person’s wildest dreams. Sheeta is an orphan girl who is being hunted down because of her necklace, a rare Levistone, which legend says will lead the way to Laputa. One day she is saved by Pazu, a miner apprentice and also an orphan, and together they set out to escape from her would-be captors. Unfortunately, their friendship must go through endless trials in their quest to hide Laputa's location. What is Sheeta’s mysterious legacy, and what hidden motives do Sheeta’s enemies have in regards to finding Laputa?
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Howl's Moving Castle
- Movie
- 2004
The responsible orphan Sophie led a relatively normal life, safe within the walls of the hat shop in which she works; for outside, it is rumored, the evil wizard Howl roams the land in his mobile black castle. After a chance and mystical encounter, poor Sophie finds herself transformed by a spell which makes her appear to be an old woman, and thus embarks on an adventure to find Howl’s castle and put an end to her curse. A mystical world of talking flames, sentient scarecrows and magic aplenty awaits those who seek the legendary Howl...
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add recIt has the same elements such as the obvious traveling castle, baddies becoming helpful, and whimsical-like characters. Howl's Moving Castle and Laputa are from the same director and studio and they definitely give the same feel, the ending was incredibly fulfilling as well. Howl's Moving Castle is more new and thus has better animation; it was very enjoyable.
They both have moving castles! But aside from that both anime share a very distinct similar feeling and setting. Both are set in fantasy worlds that mix retro technology elements with fantastic elements unseen in our world. Both also focused on airships. Due to the similar atmosphere and feel-good storytelling, both are fantastic fantasy rides; and if you enjoyed one, the chances that you'll enjoy the other are very high!
Both Laputa and Howl's are made by the same man, Hayao Miyazaki. Both contain elaborate scenes and stories with amazing gadgets and machines. The characters are well made. In both stories there is a sense of adventure, romance, and action that anyone can enjoy.
As Howl's and Laputa are from the same creator, some of the scenery likeness is obvious. Both are a heartfelt story of a young female protagonist who must work through her unfortunate circumstances with few allies. The castles in both are also imaginative technical creations. You shouldn't be disappointed if you liked one and have yet to see the other.
Both of these Miyazaki films feature castles as part of the plot, a European-like fantasy setting, and a story driven by the bond between two characters. If you've seen one and haven't seen the other yet, I definitely recommend you check it out!
Castle in the Sky seems to be directed more towards a younger audience than Howl's Moving Castle, which has a more direct relationship between the main characters. Both deal with magic and moving islands, and have a very entertaining quality that is shared in the action and adventure the main characters partake in.
Both Laputa and Howl's are by the same author and have the name 'castle'. Except, one of them was in the sky, and the other walks. I don't remember everything about Moving Castle, but it was a lot like 'Castle in the Sky'.
Both Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Howl's Moving Castle are similar in their theme and story telling... And yes, also in the fact that they both have Castles. However there is so much more to both of them. But the similarities lie in the telling of the story. Each has a story about a girl destined for great things. And it's not surprising as it is a common theme in movies directed by the great Hayao Miyazaki.The artwork and beauty of these movies is easily appreciated when you see the world around the characters. These type of movies are almost spiritual and always leaves the view in a state of ease.
Both movies have the same director, and both are about castles, even some characters are very allike to to those, in the other movie, at such level, that it is rather difficult to say which one is better. My recomendation is to see them both.
Laputa and Howl's are very similar. Plot of both movies take place in "steampunk" world, gives you heartwarming feeling and revolve around relationship between main charakters and mystery past of one of them. If you liked one movie, you'll love the other one.
If you liked this because of unusual view of life, you would like the other. Both are created by Miayzaki and studio Ghibli and so the animation is also similar. Both contain love, kindness and magic.
These two movies are set in other than ours words. What's more, they share the same atmosphere and quite similar characters, but more importantly, there are many flying vehicles in both of them.
Both Laputa and Howl are about finding a castle. They are both hard to find and the main characters needs help finding the castle. Also, when the characters get there, the castle needs their help (Howl needs Sophie and Laputa needs to be protected from the invaders).
Last Exile
- TV (26 eps)
- 2003
In the world of Prestal, Noble men perform noble deeds for noble purposes. All of this is performed under the careful gaze of the Guild, a race apart who live in cities in the sky. We see this world through the eyes of Claus Valca and Lavi Head, as their travels take us above, beyond and through Prestal, and their actions cause ripples that shall never fade.
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add recLast Exile, just like Laputa, takes place in a world mostly based in the air. Last Exile is beautifully animated and has a very well-done English dub. I really liked Last Exile and I'm pretty sure that if you enjoyed Laputa you'll enjoy this Last Exile as well.
Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Last Exile are both set in a retro-futuristic world. Castle in the Sky is also a steampunk anime. In Last Exile, on the other hand, coal is not the main source of energy, yet some elements in the setting and the general atmosphere of the anime bear resemblance to steampunk.
It is actually scary how much Last Exile and Laputa are alike. Both take place primarily in the air, and have a young boy and girl who set out to discover the truth about some mystical castle/air stream. In both cases the boy's primary reason for trying to do this is due to his father. And of course in both anime they have the usual baddies after them in giant airships.
Yet the way the stories are told, the outcome, and the central plot are really different. The settings are the same, and you will probably like one if you like the other. But due to the different plots and storytelling you'll be surprised by both and you won't feel like you're watching the same thing over again.
Those two steam punk anime are similar from both the plot point of view and the character designs. If you liked one, you'll probably like the other one too.
Both Last Exile and Laputa are "Flight" anime, involving airships and biplanes, and they generally follow a similar premise: flyboy + mysterious girl + unknown past.
Both Laputa and Last Exile take place in fantasy worlds in which air ships and legends control the skies and all below them. Last Exile has more characters and is more visually complex than Laputa, but for a now-older movie Laputa's animation is beautiful as well. In both, we follow a teenage boy and girl as they make friends, allies, and enemies in an effort to learn about and affect their mysterious worlds.
Last Exile and Laputa share a similar world concept, similar story concepts and even some other random things that make you stop and think "hey, that's just like..." And while at a glance this would make the much newer Last Exile seem like a rip-off, they are actually so different in other ways that such a claim just can't stick.Both are based in a retro-future type setting heavily focused on airships, with the common goal of seeking out a mysterious floating castle. But Laputa takes a lighter and sometimes comedic approach, while Last Exile presents itself as a serious story. Both are very well made, with interesting and detailed worlds, endearing characters, and enthralling stories.
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
Alt titles: Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa
- Movie
- 1984
One thousand years after the Giant Warriors caused an apocalyptic event known as the seven days of fire, humans are living in constant fear of the Toxic Jungle. This ever-spreading forest is filled with poisonous plants and gigantic monstrous insects; even the very air is deadly. Nausicaa is the kind and wise princess of a small, peaceful country known as the Valley of the Wind, which has so far avoided the spread of the forest. One night a large airship containing one of the Giant Warriors crashes into the valley. The following day soldiers from the powerful nation of Tolmekia invade the Valley of the Wind to reclaim and revive the warrior. As the only one who truly believes that there is a way for humans to live alongside the insects, Nausicaa must find a way to stop the war that now threatens her people and protect the Toxic Jungle before the Tolmekians burn it to the ground.
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add recBoth fantasy films were made by Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, and have the same kind of optimism. In Laputa, the main character is trying to find out about her heritage. In Nausicaa, the main character is trying to save her kingdom.
I didn't like this one nearly as much, but it is very comparible. I can't say too much that is not a give away, but its definately of a similar style.
SPOILER: That fox with Nausicaa, also appears in this movie too!
Similar animes from the high quality studio Ghibli. Both involves flying to certain extent with a good solid storyline.
If you enjoyed Nausicaa, one perfect choice would be Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Both Nausicaa's and Laputa's story has to do with the concept of flight, whether it be machine-related or nature-related. Both have lush background artwork, overall exceptional animation quality, and similar character designs. Also, both movies show the main characters trying to fight for an underappreciated things and places. The way people learn to understand and accept the things they're unfamiliar with is also very much present in both movies. And of course, both are done by the same studio, Studio Ghibli, and are directed by the same legendary anime director/visionary, Hayao Miyazaki.
Both Nausicaa and Castle in the Sky are more grounded in the physical world than some of studio ghibli's other works (Spirited Away). That's the main reason these get reverse recommendations. Also, if you like both of these, it'd be good to check out the rest of the movies by Studio Ghibli / Miyazaki. They're all good but I'd say Nausicaa and Castle in the Sky are my favorites and have the most in common.
Both of the animes has a very similar feeling. In contrast to the others of Hayao Miyazakis films (except Princess Mononoke) these two are quite epic.
Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind share a sovereign female protagonist trying to protect something dear over the course of the stories. Both carry the concept of flight; artificial and natural, as well as the concept that human interference ruins worlds. The fact they are made by the same legendary director and have a similar animation style just pile on top of the reasons that anyone that has seen either will like both.
Spirited Away
Alt titles: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
- Movie
- 2001
Chihiro and her family are on their way to their new home, when they discover an abandoned amusement park. After Chihiro's family mysteriously turn into pigs, she is thrown into a surreal world of magic and fantasy. Join her as she struggles to survive in the bathhouse of the gods, ruled by an evil witch who has stolen not only her name, but her way back to the real world.
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add recWell aside from them being from the same studio, both Spirited Away and Laputa have the same atmosphere and feeling to them. You might even recognize some of the same characters (not literally the same, but drawn in a very similar way). Both also have the wonderful sweet turning of hearts, bad guys who turn out to be good guys, and more. Basically if you love the atmosphere of either one of these movies you will love the other one as well.
Both Spirited Away and Laputa have a more child-like quality about them. The blossoming love between the two main characters is seen as being more innocent than in others. The two characters have to work together in an adventure of their lives.
Though made fifteen apart, both of these movies are visually impressive and full of Ghibli whimsy. Stories of (sometimes surprising) friendship, trust, and adventure for all ages, "Laputa" and "Spirited Away," are fun, sweet, and have underlying messages about power and the environment.
Porco Rosso
Alt titles: Kurenai no Buta
- Movie
- 1992
Sometimes those who hate themselves are those doomed to survive where others fall. In the case of Porco Rosso, it manifests as being cursed to resemble a pig. In the air he is unmatched though, and in the face of fascism he spits most contemtuosly. Perhaps his humanity can be redeemed, or perhaps not, one would have to watch, would they not?
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add recThough the plots of both Porco Rosso and Laputa: Castle in the Sky are quite different, if you enjoyed one you may well like the other. Aside from both being masterpieces from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, both movies heavily feature sky pirates. With similarly loveable and humorous pirates, both films have a similar light hearted tone, though Laputa is generally more fantastical and serious.
