Spirited Away

It's actually a bit of a too obvious of a connection between Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away; both stories deal with a young girl who gets catapulted into a series of supernatural events against her own wishes. And in both movies they have to learn to become responsible (although Sophie already seems to have learned that) and discover what their lives are about.

Both learn that through hard work, dedication and love they can find their true path in life. Basically both stories have many similarities in trying to showcase the learning and growing up process of the main female character.

Both movies being Studio Ghibli also means the atmosphere and animation style is very closely related. The mystical creatures, the magic, the odd ball characters and the feel-good fairytale atmosphere are exceptionally identical in both.

Both Spirited Away and Howl's take place in a fantasy world and are about a heroine who tries to overcome obstacles to help the ones she loves. Both movies demonstrate a feeling of one's own independence and the ability to do what you have to do to succeed.

Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are visually stunning experiences with a strong surreal underpinning behind coming of age narratives. In both movies a magical world unfolds before bewildered young heroines who must claim a new position within apparent chaos. Spirited Away is more hectic and upbeat while Howl's focus on darker themes such as war and violence. Yet both invoke the same spirit of beautiful natural scenes rendered sublime by Miyazaki's unique style.

It is to Studio Ghibli's credit that I find it hard to search out other anime that aren't in Miyazaki's sphere to recommend here. Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are very different yet share great strengths, whether it is in fantasy story-telling, beautiful animation, or very involving characters.

Both of these films focus on a strong heroine, and a complex male counterpart, giving study to themes of struggle, love, and relationships in intricate and fantastically-developed settings and plots. Both are of the highest quality anime filmmaking out there, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending both of them to even the non-anime film fans that I know.

They are a joy to watch with the whole family.

The animation is the same in Howl's and Spirited Away; I believe it was done by the same artist.

Well anyways, if you liked one you will like the other because the story line is basically the same.

A magical world with unseen creatures, spells, dragons, and wizards - that's what "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Castle" are all about. They are drawn in an amazing style with beautiful backgrounds, and are very fun.

These beautifully animated films are a magical display of Hayao Miyazaki's fine ability as a director; both are fantasy-based tales of courage, love and personal journeys - if you're a fan of one, then it is without a doubt that you will love the other.

Both Howl's and Spirited Away share the same style, animation and character design, as both are works of Hayao Miyazaki. They are entertaining and keep you in suspense from beginning until end. Each is a story about a simple girl who enters the world of magic, a cute young wizard, evil witches and mysterious characters that come and help along the way.

Both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle take you on a journey into a magical and surprising world full of love, challenge and surprise! Both movies are beautiful, imaginative and are filled with unique characters who will steal your heart.

Both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle offer tales of young girls getting caught up in the world of magic, working for mystical beings, and still managing to find love among it all. To top it off, both were produced by the same studio, and both offer the same beautiful animation styles.

Both of these "fish-out-of-water" movies center around average and everyday girls who wind up in fantastic magical worlds, in which everything seems out of their control. Both girls find adventure, tragedy, love, and a happy ending.

In both movies, Miyazaki Hayao does a great job in creating a magical and fantastic universe where dreams and reality intermingle. Plus the heroes are cute. =)

In both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, the lead character is a young girl who must find her way in unfamiliar surroundings, and rise against the odds to triumph over the curse that has been placed on them or their familiy. For Chihiro in Spirited Away that means finding her way home and finding a way to help her parents, and for Sophie in Howl it means finding out how to reverse the curse that has been put on her.

These Studio Ghibli films have a dark side to them too - some of the characters are indeed very menacing (the universe is filled with wonderful, weird and charming creatures in both films) and the story itself in both cases is well thought through and deep - there is much more to tell here than just a couple of simple fairy tales.

A girl sets footsteps in a world full of magic and mystery!she has to face her deepest fears and become who she realy is and only then she can protect her loved ones and find her way through the chaos!both masterpieces done by miyazaki sensei portraiting the damage of wars and humans destructive powers to the nature in a bueatiful fantasy world reminding us to take a better care of the world we are leaving in!

If you were mesmerized by Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle is definitely a movie for you. The two stories are marvelously protrayed with romance, magic, and plenty of comedic relief. Definitley a feel-good set of movies if ever there was one.

Both of these movies were made by studio ghibli, and their amazing art and storylines never seem to fade.These movies are both are fantasy-based and have a variety of strange creatures. They both follow the story of a young girl, having to deal with a sudden and very large change in her life, which she has to overcome with the help of anyone and everyone. If you liked one, You'll like the other.

Since both are Miyazaki films, it's obvious they should share some similar characteristics. Sophie and Chihiro both find themselves caught up in a magical world, complete with evil witches and spirits. Their adventures are both self-fufilling, to a degree... they each learn something about themselves and wind up changing for the better.

Like to get whisked away into a world where anything goes, where magic rules the land and the fight against right and wrong, good and evil is present? well either of these anime are a great choice for you.

The age-old theme of being transported into an exciting and different world where the protagonist is the centre of attention is very present in many of Miyazakis' films, including these two. Both share the same overwhelming sensation of pure uncontrolled imagination being unleashed on the viewer.

Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are both kinda fantasy-like, I dont know, but for my opinion I loved to watch Spirited Away, and after that I watched Howl's Moving Castle. I loved 'em both so much! I recommend them both to be watched if you liked one of 'em. :)

Howl's Moving Castle feels like it's cut from the same inspiration that created Spirited Away. They both have a gentle approach to villains, little cute companions there for token purposes, an imaginative and whimsical setting, but most importantly, a show stealing female lead. If what you loved about either of these movies is the triumph of a heroine taken completely out of her natural element or the sugary sweet romance that's so typical of Ghibli, then the other will deliver your fix.

Both of these Anime share the story of a young girl on a grand adventure to discover something about themselves. Along the way they make friends and enemies, and sometimes even turn their enemies into friends!

Both movies are about relatively normal girls who get caught up in the world of the extraordinary/supernatural and have to rely on a mysterious magical stranger for help and guidance.

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 magic. Both start with curse and end with love.

These two movies both start with the concept of a normal girl being warped into a different universe they never knew.

Both these movies are my favourite anime movies and I think the reason is because they both have such interesting plot lines that never take away from the main story line. The endings are realistic and the even though the story has no real theme or certain idea, the ride is well worth it.

The character developement is also very evident in each film. You can see how each of the females grow because of their companionship.

Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle both follow a female protagonist struggling to reverse a metamorphosis. Both films are magical pieces that are amazingly imaginative featuring dragons, witches and animated objects. And both are very enjoyable. Spirited Away is a bit more of an adventure story while Howl's Moving Castle is a bit more romantic but if you like one you'll probably like the other.

Both movies are by the same director, the animation style is the same, and both are a lot of fun. If you like one your probibly going to like the other. Although the story lines are very diffrent the both revolve around a young girls trying to make thier way agenst huge odds.

Both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle depart from Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki's normal focus on nature. Though both follow a yound girl as the main character as she moves through a new, enchanting world, viewers may find the reactions Castle's Sophie to be more bearable, as her older age makes her more mature and resourceful.

Both anime tell a story about young girls who were forced to the other world. Both main characters are in love in "boy" that helped them and turned out to be a dragon/mage. There are many similarities about these anime. They are great anime to watch with whole family and enjoy it. Good for all ages.

Both Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away have the magic and fantasy feel. They involved girls who are trying to get rid of a curse which are placed on them or on the ones they love.

They are both Hayao Miyazaki films and are created by the same studio, Studio Ghibli, which promises the same art style in both.

Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are both High Quality Movies. They both have a Heart Warming felling to them. They both tell a story about a young female who gets caught up in a Fantasy world filled with unique Characters.

I loved both these movies. I am a new fan of studio Ghilbi movies. Both movies have a hint of romance but it in no way shadows the overall story. Both are about finding the strengths and qualities within yourself which is apparent to others around you. They both have the fantasy and magical appeal. If you like animes with a great plot and slight but not overwhelming romance then you will love both these movies.

Miyazaki, as writer and director of many of his own movies, always takes you on an adventure, but, in these two movies, you will find that you are swept away to a completely new world, filled with magic, and new things to explore.

These two movies, both by Miyazaki, are amazing. The art is stunning and morals are learned while the audience still has a lot of fun. The storyline is also consuming, so you're never left wondering "how much longer till this is over?".

"Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle" feature shy and insecure "every girl" female protagonists who find inner strength and moxie after being thrust into extraordinary magical situations/lands. Stunning animation and complicated, endearing characters drive both of these classic Ghibli tales of growing up, growing old, and friendship.

Both of these films belong to the Studio Ghibli collection and this alone should make you enjoy the films. However, what makes these two films ideal for watching it the brilliance in the storytelling and the searching to find a way to remove the curse that is in place. The sheer brilliance of the films artistic nature and stunning soundtrack will make you enjoy both of them thoroughly.

I think that the best reason for recommending is that both of these animes come from the same studio: Ghibi and tha same director who's been praised with the academy award. Both are touching stories that you can watch even with small kids. What is more both are great to cheer you up on a clody day. I racommend you this with all my heart:)

This movie is by the same director and are excelent for any anime fans libray. Both are about the main charerecter changing in some way. They are an unforgettable tale of how they had to overcome there change and end up taking on the person who changed them.

The two films have a very similar feeling and animations. Both are very surreal and they have a "feel good" style.

Howl's Moving Castle is made by the same studio as Spirited Away called Studio Ghibli. Both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle deal with magic of all sorts. Both movies have wizards like Wizard Howl, and the Old Witch of the Bathhouse Yubaba, who can both alter almost anything to fit their needs. If you liked seeing all the magical mystical events in Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle is for you.

Both animes have a fusion of humor and magic. The main characters walk into a door/portal and the have figure out how to free their loved ones.

Why you should watch this: because it has the same "feel" as Spirited Away in which the girl embarks on a mystic adventure. although the themes are somewhat the same, the plot is entirely different. Howl's Moving Castle will take you on a journey like no other. lots of twists and turns, characters whom you thought you know turn out to be different, and just plain unique. heartwarming and somewhat melancholic, this movie is a definite must-watch!

Both Howl's Moving Caslte and Spirited Away have a heavy sense of magical escapism about them. Both share a slightly more light-hearted feeling to them whilst managing to mix in a good amount of drama. Both also have romantic overtones, moreso in Howl. If you liked the tone of one then definitely check out the other.

First of all they are both anime movies from studio ghibli, meaning they both have that sort of magical, fantasy kind of movie, also have both have quite a good plot and are both anime movies that i would denfinitely recomend watching.

because both are from magic worlds. The bad guys are in both cases sort of cute and minor characters are so sophisticated in both character and animation ways. 

For starters, both movies are by Studio Ghibli and share the same fantastic art style, using flowing characters and meticulously detailed backgrounds, as well as great musical scores. They are both simply a joy to watch come alive.

Each casts the lead role as a girl who goes on a journey of self-discovery through some supernatural conflicts.  Chihiro, the protagonist in Spirited Away, is much more selfish and irresponsible initially, while Sophie is quite responsible but lacking in personality and self-confidence, but both are forced to face these shortcomings and grow as a result.

They also have male leads that, while relatively powerful, are tied down by events which prevent them from having true freedom in life. The movies  show how they attempt to overcome this situation.

Both anime have their more frightening portions but are completely family friendly. They are also both excellent quality movies in general. If you loved one you will like the other.

Totoro has magical creatures just like Spirited Away, and has a delightful fantasy aspect. I did find Totoro to be rather slow, but it still is a great Ghibli film.

Totoro is from the same studio and director that brought you Spirited Away. While it may be a lot slower paced than the more recent Oscar winning anime it still contains a lot of the same qualities that have made Spirited Away so popular.

Children once again take centre stage as fantasy is used to turn their real life problems into entertainment for the whole family.

If you liked the wonder and heart of Spirited Away you'll like this as well.

Apart from being another Miyazaki anime (great animation, atmosphere, creativity, and soundtrack), Spirited Away and Totoro share the story of a very young, courageous and above all curious girl that gets "spirited away" into a world that exists beyond the eyes of the adults, populated by strange and stupendous creatures. Both anime also leave you with a sensation of great joy and warmth in your hearth after watching them. At least they did to me.

Both My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away were created by Hayao Miyazaki. They both involve a young girl who gets pulled into a separate world filled with spirits. In both movies the girls set out to help their family and their new spirit friends.

There's the same Miyazaki style in both. The story in Totoro and Spirited Away is quite different, but they have the same style of storytelling and similar graphics.

Totoro is a bit slower and to me it felt more aimed towards younger viewers than Spirited Away, but in both worlds you'll get taken away into a world of imagination where you can discover various magical creatures.

Both anime deal with a very young heroine exploring a completely unknown world with fantastic creatures in it. In each, the heroine must try to save her parents.

Also from Hayou Miyazaki. The main portaginist, Chihiro, encounters strange mystical creatures, but this time they are spirits. It is very spiritual, even more so than Totoro. It is very different in that there are more negative characters, while Totoro, everybody was positive.

My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away share a wonderful sense of adventure with a touch of magic. Both from Studio Ghibli, the richness of the colours in these films really helps in telling the stories. The main characters in both are all young girls on a journey into the unknown. Along the way they will discover more about the importance of their family, but will also have a wonderful time meeting strange and unusual creatures. Totoro may be aimed at a slightly younger audience (Spirited Away does have a touch of blood in it but nothing too gory) but that should not stop you from enjoying the magical journey offered by both films.

Both are Miyazaki classics and both feature children in unfamiliar surroundings, being helped by mystical and fantastic creatures...

Although I think My Neighbour Totoro is a very special anime Spirited Away is the only (of those I have seen so far) that mathes, to some level at least, so incredibly naturally expressed huge amount of positive energy. None of Holywoodian stuff can do that as during these movies you just get soak threw by positive energy and gentleness.

Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro are both very similar as far as the "suffering" that the Main characters undergo in the movie! You feel the hurt! you feel the pain! and maybe even cry along with them! (tissues needed!) Both movies leave you with a very warm feeling and can definitely lift your spirits if you are feeling down! I'd say save these movies for the times when you feel so hopeless and down that you need something to cheer you up! Definitely a five star rating all the way for both of them!

Both movies are about the fantastic adventures of the heroin(s) while moving through a rough part of their life. Both sport a lovable cast of characters both realistic and fantastic that bring up memories of your own childhood imagination exploring the world around you.

Both of these films are absolute gems in the Ghibli list. A modern day fairy tale that will appeal to children and adults alike. If you like your shows with a good twist of Japanese culture that translates well to English, I think you will enjoy both of these.

The two films have a very similar feeling and animations. Both are very surreal and they have a "feel good" style.

Spirited away is also directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Both of these films deal with the journeys of children and the spirit world, while still touching on adult themes. They are both captivating and incredibly imaginative and also have the same animation style.

If you enjoyed the magic and wonder of this film, you will find the same magic and wonder in Spirited Away.

Well 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.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky has the drama, fantasy and action that only Studio Ghibli knows how to create. A fantasy world and the adventure of children are things that are strongly linked to all of Studio Ghibli's works. Laputa's focus of going to a far off legendary place is much the same as in Spirited Away. Watchers will see strong links between Spirited Away and Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

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.