"In the land of Ingary Sophie Hatter's miserable little world is turned upside down when she is transformed into an old lady by a woman known as the Witch of the Waste, and Soohie leaves the hat shop to seek her fortune in the world. On the way, Sophie encounters a huge moving castle owned by a wizard Howl...”
Have you ever heard about a wonderful anime "Howl's Moving Castle”? To tell the truth, I adore Miyazaki's films and this one is my favourite))) And it is based on Diana Wynne Jones' novel of the same name. First the book was published in 1986. It won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and was named an ALA Notable book for both children and young adults. A sequel, "Castle in the Air”, was published in 1990. A second sequel,”House of many Ways” was released in June 2008. In 2006 it was loosely adapted as an Academy Award-nominated animated film by Hayao Miyazaki.
Talking about this film, Diana Wynne Jones mentioned, that it was "the most exciting film I've seen for a long time. I was riveted, and it bears seeing again”. After reading the novel I can say that the book and the movie are VERY different. No, the characters and the plots are almost the same, but the whole atmosphere differs. To be honest, I was a little bit disappointed with the book – it's less philosophical and more comprehensible than the film. But still I'm sure: if you adore fantasy and fairy-tales, if you still believe in a miracle, or if you've just watched this anime, then, this book is for you))))
oh Rina you like Sebastjan too He is fascinating))...Lucy I agree with you,Death note is better in moral and the philosophy side..But Code Geass is more fantastic and dinamic )
AAAAA!!! ))) I'm crazy fan of anime *___* Despite blood, Elfen Lied is very deep and moral..and very sat...Kota and Lucy loved each other,when they were children...And Hayao Miyazaki is master...Mononoku Hime, Laputa, Spirited away are masterpieces...He has incredible fantasy ))) Did you see Death Note,Code Geass or Kuroshitsuji?))
Kuroshitsuji - yes))))) (Oh, Sebastian.... ) Death Note - In a process))))) about 20 episodes left)))) Code Geass - I'll watch it in the nearest future (When I find it)))))
Death Note...I remember almost every moment of it... But I think not everybody who likes anime will like it. Code Geass..Yes, interesting but Death Note is better )))
After having watched Death Note, my breath was actually taken away as this FILM (I should say it is a real film) has no equals and is unsurpassed in profundity of thought.
Lucy and All! Any anime will be fine I don't know what it is and would like to watch. Choose the best one, if it the right term to use. I'm dying of curiosity and my expectations are high. Thanks to all for giving me a chance to learn from you!
Hi, Guys! I feel intrigued and astonished at the fact that I have never watched the animes you are all talking about. I want to watch them all I know one thing - I like animated films (cartoons), but animes seem to be different, don't they? Could anybody give me a DVD? Please!!!
Teacher, what anime do You want to watch exactly? I have almost all of the things that were mentioned. If You want something I can give it to You with Seagull
yes, Rina, you are right about some works you've mentioned. I like them too. I wanted to ask you: Have you watched Chobits or the Elfen Lied? I think it would be interesting for you to watch them, especially Chobits
Yes, I've watched them both))) They have a lot in common, but the difference (should I call it "the level of cruelty"?) is obvious Strangely enough, but I liked Elfen Lied better
I think you should watch it. Im still sure that tastes differ but if you like anime you should know about it because it is rather popular with such people as I am.
Absolutely agree with Lucy - you should watch it... But... I've got a feeling that you won't like it - too much blood for you... But still, it remains the most tragical anime I've ever seen...
It is so. blood...but not only it. I adore it because there are shown real human feelings. there attitude to strange creatures (and Lucy for them IS strange)... And still it is very beautiful and funny, especially first two series (Rina, I hope you understand what I'm talking about ).
Yes))) they are funny)) And I can even say that during all 13 episodes there is certain alteration of light and funny moments and those that send shivers down one's spine... And this contrast makes all the feelings deeper. It is said that to understand what good is a person should face evil. According to this anime it's absolutely true.
AAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! That's the article "I'm likely to be interested in"!!!!!!!! Very-very-very interesting! But!!!! Why is it too short?! And where is the link to the book????
http://lib.rus.ec/a/18697 here you'll find some info 'bout Diana Wynne Jones and a lot of her books including the "Castle"))) http://lib.rus.ec/b/72347/read here you can read “Howl's Moving Castle” in English on-line))) i'm not sure whether it is possible for nonregistered users or not... But if it isn't available,then - register (this site is worth doing it))))
I should say that I adore not only this anime but many of Hayao Miyazaki's works. I'd like to mention some of his creations that are worth watching. First of all, it is Laputa. Castle in the sky, then - My neighbor Totoro - a very positive, funny and interesting anime. And of course I should say about Spirited away. It was the first of his works I had watched. So, if you like this genre of art (I really believe it is art), you must watch it. As for me, anime is the only genre in which books and films are worth seeing. But tastes differ, I should say. But in any case I'm sure you will like it.
I can say it for sure that Rina has watched the movies you're speaking about. (Because I remember giving her my DVD where there were some animes, including the ones you've mentioned)
Thanks for your reply))) Yes, I completely agree with you - all Hayao Miyazaki's works are really worth watching))) “Spirited away” was the first one I've watched too)) it's awesome! And you've names his other brilliant works)) I can only add “Princess Mononoke», «Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind », «Kiki's Delivery Service» and “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea”))) (I adore them, hope u like them too)))
Yeah, "spirited away" was the first one I've watched, too. But... In my childhood I watched "Sailormoon" and "Candy-Candy". Does it mean I've been totally crazy all my life?!
He is fascinating))...Lucy I agree with you,Death note is better in moral and the philosophy side..But Code Geass is more fantastic and dinamic )
I know one thing - I like animated films (cartoons), but animes seem to be different, don't they? Could anybody give me a DVD? Please!!!
Strangely enough, but I liked Elfen Lied better 
Lucy, are you sure it's worth seeing?!