Howl DIVX 1 CD cam English subs

Edited + retimed by Fang, 2005

In memory of the Fang Brothers. . .

and sisters, wherever they may be now...

Howl's Moving Castle

Bettie, Sophie, I just closed the shop.

I thought you were coming?

I have to finish this.
I hope you have a good time.

Ok, i'm off.

Let's go girls!
-Wait up!
-There isn't anything wrong with my dress, is there?

-Look! Howl's castle is out there

Yeah? The castle? Where?
-It's over there!
-Wow! so close!

Oh, my... I wonder if Howl is in town.

Oh, it's gone!
-It's just hidden in the mist.
-Didn't you see those battle flyers that just passed
in front of the window?

Have you heard of a girl, Martha, who lives in South Town?
Her heart was stolen by Howl.

I'm scared...
-Don't worry. He wonŽt go after yours.

Come on, girls! Hurry up!

How do you know that?

Hey, you, little mouse. Are you looking for something?

No, sir. Nothing.

Then how about having a cup of tea with us?

No thanks. I'm in a hurry

She really is a little mouse!

Yes..how old are you? You live in this town?

Please let me go!

You scared her. ItŽs because of your mustache mate.

She is especially cute when she gets angry.

There you are!

I was looking for you!

Who the hell are you?

I'm her buddy.

By the way, why don't you two go for a walk for a while.

-What? What's going on?
-My body is automatically...

They didn't mean to hurt you.

Please forgive them.

Where are you going, miss?
Let me escort you for a while.

Please, no, thanks.
I'm just going to a shop to see some designs.

. . .SHHH! Act naturally! I'm being followed. . .

Let's walk.

Sorry, I didn't mean to get you involved.

here!

Relax. Keep walking.

There you go. Don't be afraid

You're doing very well.

-I'll lead them away. You better wait for a while before you go.
-Ok!

Good girl.

Here, you are. . . thank you, sir.
-I wish I could buy a chocolate as sweet as you, Bettie.

My sister?

You'd better come back soon, Bettie!

Sissy!

Sophie! Are you ok? I heard you floated over the terrace.
Have you became an angel or something?

Uh, I..., It's like I'm dreaming.

Bettie, why don't you guys talk in the office?

Thank you. But I'm still working.

Seriously? Who was it? Is he a wizard or something?

He was very gentle.

And he saved me.

So you've had your heart stolen, haven't you?

If that wizard had been Howl,
your heart would have been eaten.

It wasn't him. I heard his targets are beautiful girls. . .

You must be more careful. Listen!
It's getting dangerous out there.
Some even say that the witch of the wasteland Is out there.

Sissy!.

Bettie, Madeline is ready.

Ok, wait a sec. Okay!

I'm off now.
I feel much better after seeing your bright face!

-Hi, Bettie!
-How are you?
-I'm fine.

Sophie, are you seriously considering working
in the hat shop for the rest of your life?

Father really loved the shop. . .
and I'm his first daughter. . . so . . .

-I'm asking if you really want to take over
the shop, because you like to make hats!

Uh, I...see you, Bettie.
Visit me at the shop sometime. ok? Ok. . .

I'm off!
-You must decide what you really want to be!

Uh, madam, the shop is closed.
I'm sorry. I thought I'd locked the door already.

What a perfectly miserable little shop!
Full of of cheap hats, don't you think?
This shop suits a girl like you!

There's nothing special in this ordinary downtown hat shop.

Please come back tomorrow, madam.

You have guts. I wonder If you know me?
I'm the witch of the wasteland.

The witch of the wasteland?

Here's something to remember me by.
This little curse can't be broken by a human.
Say hello to Howl for me.

Is it. . . me. . .? Oh my god. . .

Calm down. . .

There's nothing to be worried about. Ok, Sophie. Relax.

I'm home!
-Welcome back, ma'am.

-What do you think about my dress?
-This fashion is very popular in Kingsberry.
-Fantastic!

It suits you very well, ma'am.
This will definitely be a hit in this town as well.
Don't you think?

Sophie! Sophie!

Ma'am, lady Sophie hasn't come in yet today.

That's weird.

Don't. You don't want to open the door.
I caught a bad cold.
You don't want to be infected, do you?

You've got horrible voice, haven't you?
It's like a 90-year-old grandma is speaking.

So, I decided to stay in my room today.

Ok. If you say so... I'll see you later.

What the hell...You'll be ok, Sophie.
Your clothes suit you better than before, by the way.

I can't stay here any longer.

Ouch! I don't want backache yet at my age.

Grandma, let me help.

I can handle it. Thank you for your kindness.

-I don't mind giving you a ride, grandma
but where are you going?
-I'm going a bit further than your destination.

-Granny, I think you're going to the wrong place.
Only witches wander about the mountains.
-I appreciate your advice.

-Is she crossing to Naquie Valley at this time?
-She told me that she is visiting her youngest sister.

It seems I still have long way to go.

Thank goodness. At least my teeth are as good as before.

That would make a good cane, wouldn't it?

Well, then... ouch! I hope it's not too heavy.

Ouch. My back Is killing me. . .
This is really stuck.

I will never give up! Come on!

A scarecrow, is it?
I thought you were one of her goons.

Wait a sec... Why can you stand by your self?

Your head Is made of turnip, isn't it?

That figures. I hate turnip!
I've hated turnips ever since I was a kid.

You look better standing up straight, don't you?
Work hard.

It's cold. I haven't made it very far yet, have I?
The town back there still looks close.

Don't follow me! I don't expect you to repay my favor.

Leave me alone!
I'm fed up with witchcraft and curses!

You are controlled by magic or something, aren't you?

Stay there. Don't follow me!

For me? This is perfect!
Thank you, sweet scarecrow.

Can you bring me a small house to stay the night, too?

I seem to have grown wiser with age.

What a huge battle ship. . .

I wonder if that is where that strange smell is coming from...

It would be wonderful if there was a lodge
or something close by.

Hello, again, turnip head.
MY! Isn't that Howl's castle?

Yes, I asked you to bring a house, but this is...

What the hell is this?
Is it... a castle?

Is that the entrance?

Hey! Why don't you slow down a bit?!

Hey! Fidgety castle!
Do you want to let me in or not?
Make up your mind!

My scarf...!

It seems warm inside the castle anyway.
I'll say thank you, turnip head.

I hope Howl doesn't want to eat
such an old woman's heart.

Good bye, turnip head. You are a good turnip.

Good luck!

What's going on?
It's like I'm in an old house.

One good thing about getting old
is that nothing much can surprise me....

Sophisticated curse you've got, haven't you?

It's gonna be really hard to break it.

The fire . . . it's talking!

. . . and you can't talk about your curse to other people.

Are you. . . Howl?

No. I'm a fire demon: I'm Calucifer.

Then, Calucifer. Can you lift my curse?

No problem! That's pretty easy.
I'll lift the curse on you right away, if you free me.

That means I have to make a deal with a devil, doesn't it?
Are you sure that you will keep your promise?

Hah! I'm a fire demon. I never keep promises.

Find someone else, then.

Are you going to abandon such a pitiful little demon like me?
Have you no mercy? I've been bound by Howl's magic!

I have no freedom at all! look at this castle:
I have to power this whole castle!
Everything! See?

Is that so... What a pitiful little demon.

If you found and spelled out the secret between Howl and me,
my curse would be lifted. If you do that for me, I'll lift your curse too.

Ok, then. We have a deal.

Hey, are you listening, granny?

Oh, no... I'm nervous.

-Wow! What Is this? It looks like Harbor Town!
-It is!

I wonder when she came in.

Well, well. There, you are, Mr. Mayor.

The sun is already high in the sky.
Is master Jenkins home?

My master is away.
I'll pass your message to him, if you don't mind.

It's an invitation letter from His Majesty.
It looks like war is about to begin.

His majesty orders that all wizards, magicians
and even witches join the war effort.

His majesty will not take no for an answer.
See you, then.

I hate stupid war!

Who are you?

Calucifer let me in.

She didn't come from town.
She came in from the wasteland.

From "waste land"?
That's truly bizarre.

You're a witch, aren't you?

Witches can't come in. You know that!

We are back at Harbor Town again . . .

Is someone out there?

I'm coming.

What can I do for you, little miss?

I've got a message from my mom, sir. ;

-The same spell as last time, isn't It?
-Yes, sir.

-You have to be quiet,
-Ok!

Oh, my. . . It's not the wasteland here. . .

Granny? Are you also a witch?

Witch? Yes, I am.
I'm the most fearful witch in this country!

-If you spread out this powder, a good wind will follow your ship.
-Ok.

She really works hard for her mother.

You shouldn't scare such a little girl like that.

You should stop using disguises like that.

Disguise? This is magic!

Kingsberry door!

I'm coming.

Is this the wizard Pendragon's house?

Right.

I've got an invitation letter from his majesty for him.

Please tell him to come to the palace.

I certainly will.

I feel as if I'm in a kingdom.

Come on in now!
YouŽll lose your nose.

Please, stop bothering me.

Stop messing around! Don't make me mad.

This is a magic house, isn't it?

-Are you listening?
-Where does this black mark lead to?
-Only master Howl knows.

I'll have my breakfast.

You've got bacon and egg!

Only master Howl can control that evil fire.

I can handle it.

Impossible! Calucifer only obeys master Howl's orders.

He's right. I hate cooking.

Oh my. My hat is here.

Now Calucifer. I'm counting on you.

No way! I'm a fire demon. I won't help anyone.

Are you sure? I can spill water over you.
Or, I can have a little talk with Howl about our deal.

All right! I'll do it!
I shouldn't have let a granny as evil as you
into the castle...

What's your answer, little demon?

That's good! We understand each other very well.

I'll give you burnt bacon!

She controls Calucifer...

-Next, I want a cup of tea. Do you have a teapot?
-Yes.

Welcome back, master Howl!
You got a letter from the King!

Jenkins and Pendragon got letters too.

Calucifer, you are a good boy today, aren't you?
What happened to you?

She bullied me!

Not many people can do this.

Who are you?

My name is Sophie. I'm the new cleaning lady.

Give it to me.

Can you pass me another slice of bacon and six eggs?

Who hired you to be the cleaning lady?

I hired myself.
I've never seen such a dirty house in my life.

Markner, give me a dish!

Everybody bullies me!

Come on, join us, Mrs. Sophie.

You can sit here.

Choose one of them.

Don't worry. They are all clean.

-Here you are, Markner.
-Thank you, master.

-This is for you, Mrs. Sophie.
-Tha...Thank you.

-Everyone, let's start breakfast. Thank you, Sophie.
-Thank you, Sophie.

It's been a long while since I had such a gorgeous breakfast.

I seem to have lots of things to teach.

By the way, what's in your pocket?

=What's this? I don't remember...
-Let me have a look.

It's a magic spell! Isn't this. . . master Howl?

This is an ancient and powerful spell.

Is it the work of the witch of the wasteland, master?

"He who caught a shooting star...
Such a foolish man -- your heart is mine."

It messed up the table.

-Unbelievable! It's gone!
-You can't see it anymore, but the curse is still there, I'm afraid.

Everyone, please enjoy your breakfast.

Calucifer, move the castle another 50 miles.

It was delicious!
Calucifer: send me some hot water to the bathroom.

At the same time? You're killing me!

Sophie! Are you a follower of the the witch of the wasteland?

Are you crazy? that witch put a,
a, uuuuuuuggghhhaaaaaaaaa!!!

I am the one who. . . who. . . uh. . . ugh. . .

That witch! I won't forgive her!

Come on! Let's finish it!

Dirty worms! Get out of my way! Or I'll kick you out!
Everybody is making fun of me!

-I have something I want you to put spell on.
-I'm busy now. Maybe later.

I've got a violent witch, trying to destroy everything in the house.

Sophie! Are you listening, Sophie?

Help! Give me firewood, or I'll disappear!

Wh. . . What are you doing? No! Wait!
I can't hold on anymore!

Let me put away those ashes.

I'll do it quickly. Don't worry.

No! Don't! You're killing me!

Please help me! I'm falling down!
I. . . I can't hold on anymore. P, please!

Sophie! help! hurry! please!
Sophie! help! hurry!
uuuuuaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

You almost killed my friend. Be careful next time.

Master Howl? Where are you going?

Tell Sophie not to clean too much.

Sophie, did you do something wrong?

You nearly killed me!

If I die, so does Howl!

I'm a cleaning lady! My job is to clean everything!

No, Sophie! You aren't allowed to go up to the 2nd floor!

If I were you, I'd hide my important stuff immediately!

You can clean my room later!

Since I shouted, I feel I got my power back.

What a strange house. . .

Fantastic! Calucifer, Calucifer?

Are you really running this castle?

I am! So what?

Great! Calucifer, your magic is really wonderful!
You do a great job!

Really. . .? REALLY!?

Oops! Not yet! Come on!

-What a beautiful lake. . .
-It's called the Star Ocean.

Something's stuck in that hole.

Oh, my. . . Markner, give me a hand. Come on. Almost there. . .

A scarecrow!

His name Is Turnip Head.

Hey, you. You really like to be upside-down, don't you?

I meet many strange things, don't I?
He followed me.

Sophie, aren't you really a witch?

Yes, indeed. I'm the tidiest witch in the country.

YouŽre pulling too much, Turnip Head!

He seems to like helping with the laundry, doesn't he?

Thanks to him, they will dry faster.

Maybe Turnip Head is a demon too,
because Calucifer hasn't been complaining about anything.

You may be right. He might be Death.
Whatever he is, I'm very happy. . .

. . .because I couldn't have come to such a wonderful place without him.

Sophie, I put all the laundry back into the castle.

ah, thank you. I think it's time to go back to the castle.

Strange. . . I've never felt so relaxed before.

You stink. The smell is like an animal and burnt iron.

If you fly for too long, you'll never be able to return to your normal shape!

Isn't it great? Sophie gave me this firewood.

War has started. . .
It was a sea of flame from the southern ocean to the northern boundary. . .

I hate the fire that comes from gunpowder.

I was attacked by wizards with powers almost as strong as mine.

Something cooked up by the witch of the wasteland?

No: they weren't any match for me. . .
but they had already turned into monsters.

Sooner or later, they will regret their actions . . .

They won't be able to go back to human form.

They regret nothing. They've already forgotten how to regret.

Howl, you've been called by the king, haven't you?

Indeed. . . Would you send some hot water to the bathroom?

What? Again?

-Is it Howl?
-I think he uses too much hot water.

-I think master Howl will never eat it.
-Let's see what happens.

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

I love markets in the morning.
I've never seen the sea before.

-Isn't It beautiful?
It's like there are diamonds in the water.
-It's always the same.

-Thank you.
-Bye.
-Come again.

-I hate potato.
-You pay.

They are all fresh, just out of the sea.

I hate fish.

-The fleet Is back!
-They are back!
-Really?

They seem to have suffered serious damage.

You're kidding!
I'll be back soon, ma'am.

It's going to sink!

Hold on! You're nearly there!

Sophie, let's go closer.

I'm scared. I'm not going. Please....
That ship was a state-of-the-art battleship.
I wonder what could damage it that. . ..

Markner, I see a "dark human".

-Huh...?
Don't look at him!

He's one of the witch of the wasteland's followers.

I guess normal people can't see him.

There! Over there! Look at it! It dropped a bomb!

Sophie, look! That's an enemy air battleship!

Sophie, stop! Sophie! You! That isnŽt him!

Don't pick up our enemy's lies!

Sophie, are you ok?

I need a glass of water.

aaahhhhhhhhh!!!! Sophie!
You touched something in the bathroom cabine, Didn't you!?

Look at this! It's your fault! I don't want this hair color!

You have beautiful hair.

Look again, Sophie!
Because you rearranged stuff up there, my spell got messed up!

I didn't do anything. I just cleaned the bathroom.

Sophie! Sophie! That's why I told you not to clean too much!

I'm ruined ...

I'm humiliated...

Your hair doesn't look that bad.

That color is not bad either. . .

It's hopeless. I'm not handsome anymore. . .
I want to die.

Howl, calm down. Stop!

Look out! He's summonning a dark spirit!
He summoned it once before, when he was rejected by a girl.

Oh Howl! Nothing will get better by doing this.

You can change your hair color again, can't you?
That's enough. Do whatever you want!
I've never been beautiful!

I don't want to stay here anymore!

Thank you, Turnip Head. You're a kind turnip.

Please come back Sophie. Master Howl is in trouble.

Howl, stop it or I'll disappear!

Sophie! Hurry up!

-I'll have to clean that up after all, won't I?
-Is he dead...?

He'll be ok. Nobody ever died of being self-absorbed.
Markner, I need your help.

I'll need lots of hot water.

Come on. You'll be ok.

Thanks, Markner. See you later.

Now I have to start cleaning all over again.

Wake up Howl! I'm coming In.

I made hot milk. It'll warm you up.

I'll put it here. You should drink it before it gets cold.

Please stay with me, Sophie.

Do you want to drink your milk?

The witch of the wasteland is looking for this castle.

Oh my! I saw her one of her followers at the harbor.

Oh Sophie! I'm such a coward.

These decorations are all amulets against spells.
I've been scared every second.

Why on earth have you been targeted
by the witch of the wasteland?

She was totally evil-minded.

I'm the one who sought her out, long ago,
because I found her interesting.

And then, I ran away.

And now, I am summoned by the King. . .

And so are Jenkins and Pendragon. . .

How many names do you have, Howl?

-Enough names and identities to live a life of freedom. . .
-I see.

You have no choice but to obey the king's order?

Look!

I had to sign a contract with the king
when I entered the school of magic.

So, Howl, why don't you go and see the King, then?

Go and say to him:
"I don't want to help you with this stupid war.".

Sophie, you can say it easily, because you don't know
what kind of people they are.

He's the king, isn't he?
He's supposed to care about his people, isn't he?

-That's right! Sophie, you can go to see the king!
-What do you mean?

You can go as Pendragon's mom. . .

. . .and say, "My son is useless and a coward as well."

If you say that, madam Saliman might change her mind.

Madam Saliman?

All that work to clean my clothes. . .

and you still wear that old hat. . . !

I'm off. See you guys later.

See you later.

Good luck, Sophie. Take this:
It will protect you from the witch of the wasteland.

You'll be fine. I'll follow and keep an
eye on you by transforming into something.

Good luck!.

I doubt this scheme is going to work. . .

He's supposed to be following me. I hope that crow isn't him.

I hope Howl has transformed into something inconspicuous.

I hope he's not that one.

Still a long way to go, to get to the palace.

Howl? Are you Howl?

You are mean. You didn't need to become an old dog!

You don't know how stressful and tiring it is to be an old lady.

Hello, again. Aren't you the little shop keeper from the hat shop?

You again! The witch of the wasteland!

Thank you for delivering my letter to Howl.

How is he doing?

He was trembling in fear.
I'm working for him as a cleaning lady, by the way.

How quaint! It suits you. . .

But why do you need to go to the palace?

I'm asking the government for a job.
I'm fed up with being Howl's cleaning lady.

How about you? What are you doing here?

I'm going to see the king.

It seems that madam Saliman, that idiot,
can't handle the war without my help.

I'm not interested in your war.
Will you lift this curse you put on me?

Unfortunately, no.
I put the curse on you, but I can't dispel it.
Too bad . . .

Ciao.

Wait, you can't go! Wait!

I would have gone up to her and hit her if you hadn't been following me like that!

What's going on? What happened to you, my pretties?

Madam, magic is forbidden from here on.

You can only walk.

Is this your work, Saliman?
Do you want me to go up the stairs on foot?

Aha! I'm catching up. . . Don't stare at her like that.

Oh, my...! I hate this. Why are you so heavy?

Hey! You! Why don't you wait for me?

What do you want? Did you remember how to lift my curse?

I said it's impossible. I can't lift your curse. Oh...

You'd better study hard!

i don't understand...why is she still that vital?

Let me have a small break.

Hey, you! You'd better give up today.
It's impossible for you to climb all the way to the top.

Since... I... was... kicked out... of the palace... 50 years ago...

i have been... waiting for this chance...

Do whatever you want, but then
I wont be able to take your hand.

Come on, Howl.

How cold-hearted you are!
I'll turn you into an even older woman next time!

Come on! Hurry! Quick, quick!

Greetings, madam. This way, please.

Thank you, but I think you should help that lady down there first.

We are not allowed to take anyone's hand, I'm afraid, madam.

How cruel! Didn't the king summon us to the palace?

Hey, you! Keep going! You can do it!

You're nearly there.

Don't you have any more stamina?

Shut up!!

You look terrible and much older. And in such a short period. . .

Mrs. Pendragon, and the witch of the wasteland!

Are you ok? You wanted to come here, didn't you?

Mrs. Pendragon, and the witch of the wasteland!

Pendragon? I've heard that name before...

Of course you have.
That was the name of the hat shop where I was working.

I doubt it!

Wait here please, I must, must sit down. . .

Howl, come over here!

Come this way please, madam.

You are Howl's mother?

My name Is Pendragon, your Excellency.

You're tired, aren't you? You may sit there.

thank you.

How do you do? My name Is Saliman: I am the royal sorcerer.

Ah... your highness? That dog is...

This dog? His name is Hean, my lovely. . .

I sent him to guide you all the way here.

So, you want to say that Howl is not coming, isn't that right?

Howl, my son, is a coward and a incapable wizard.

Your excellency, I don't think he can help the King.

I'm disappointed. . .

Howl was my last apprentice. . .

He used to be incredibly talented.

I even thought about appointing him as my successor.

I was so pleased with his progress.

But then his heart was stolen by evil, and shortly after that he left. . .

He began to use magic for his own purposes.

-Howl's mother. . .
-Yes.

He is too dangerous! He's has too much power, and he doesn't have enough strength in his heart to control it.

I'm afraid he's going to end up like the witch of the wasteland, if you don't do anything for him.

Bring her here..

Hey, you! Are you ok?

She's alright. I merely restored her to her real age.

She has no magic powers anymore.

She too used to be a very talented magician . . .

But as she made deals with evil, her body and soul have gradually been eaten up.

In any case, the kingdom is no longer going to allow such back-alley wizards and witches to live unchecked.

I'm going to tell him how to end his deal with evil.

If you bring him here and he swears loyalty to the King, I'll let him be.

If he does not come, I'll take away all his power. . .

. . . Like I did to that poor lady.

Your highness,

Now I see why Howl didn't want to come here.

Something's wrong here.

You let old ladies like us climb terribly long stairs without any help, even though you summoned us.

And you led us into a strange room, set up like a trap!

and you say Howl has no heart?

You are right in a way that he's coward and selfish, and sometimes I can't see what he's thinking.

But he is honest. He just wants to live with freedom.
He's not coming!

And he's not going to give in to evil. . .

and he can handle his relationships by himself!

Howl's mother? It sounds more like you're in love with him, aren't you?

Howl, Howl's coming?

I want to eat his heart. I want it!

Saliman! Why don't you just give up? Howl's not coming!

Yes, he is.

I've found his weak spot.

-Your Majesty!
-You should still stay in bed, madam Saliman!

Do you feel better?

-I feel well today, Your Majesty.
-I got bored with meetings, so I took a walk in the sky for a while.

-Good for you, your majesty.
-Who are those ladies?

She is the mother of the wizard Howl.

I'm glad to see you. I appreciate madam Saliman's effort,
but I don't think I will have to use magic in this war.

In fact, the enemy's bombs never reach this palace
because of madam Saliman's magic power.

Instead, they do in the surrounding towns, I'm afraid.

That's the way it is. Don't you think so, Saliman?

Absolutely! You are very philosophical today, Your Majesty.

There you are, Saliman!

At last! We're getting ready for the final battle!

We must beat them completely! My congratulations madam Saliman - this time you made a perfect double. I'll return with good news!

I'm looking forward to hearing it, Your Majesty.

-All generals ready?
-Yes.

It's been a while, Howl.

I'm so glad to see you again, master.

I knew it was you.

I didn't break my promise.

That's because I don't want to fight against you, master. ;

I'm going home with my mother.

I won't let you go.

Don't look dwn! She is extremely powerful.

Show your mother what you have become!

Howl, no!

Hang on tight!

Sophie, move to the front!

It looks like you brought everybody with you, didn't you?

Doggy!

You are on madam Saliman's side, aren't you?

I want you to get you off somewhere.
You can't fly, can you?

Sophie, you drive.

Are you kidding? That's insane!

We have company -- they're catching up!

I'll take care of them.
Sophie, you keep flying to the castle in the wasteland, ok?

Are you serious? I've never even driven a ground car!

Did you forget that you're wearing the ring I gave you?
It will guide you to the castle.

Call Calucifer to your hand.

Calucifer. . .?

It works!

Head in the direction the light is pointing. . .
That's good! You should get there by nightfall.

I think I didn't need to go to the palace, because you came after all!

I came because you were there, Sophie.

I couldn't have done it if I hadn't been with you.

You saved me.

It was really close, I can tell you.

AHHHHHHH! Don't release the wheel so suddenly!

-You drive very well.
-No way!

You threw them off a bit. . .

I'll blind them for five seconds,
so that you can get a bit more of a lead.

Howl!

No, thank you. . .

Ah, that was really exciting.

Howl believes he's escaped successfully, but he hasn't.

He has a very young mother, doesn't he?

Don't expect me to be friendly with you.

I still don't trust you, you know.

The castle is up ahead! It's welcoming us!

Sophie! Over here, Sophie!

Markner! I have a little problem.
Where is the brake!?

Sophie!

Doggy!

I made it home, Markner!

Are you ok, Sophie?

I was very worried about you!

Thank you for catching us.

That's no good! You did too much!

Was it Howl? Did he come back?

Howl!

Howl! Are you ok, Howl?

You are injured, aren't you? Does it. . . hurt?

Don't. . . come. . .

I came to help you! I want to set you free from your curse!

You should worry about your own curse first.
Why are you bothering to do this for a monster like me?

Because I'm in love with you!

It's too late!

Howl!

Howl did come back, didn't he?

Sophie, I want to lift the curse between Howl and me and
gain my freedom. Don't you know the secret between us yet?

Our time is running out...

Howl is turning into a demon, isn't he?

Is that right?

I can't tell you the truth!
Because I'm an demon. You know that!

Listen carefully Calucifer: madam Saliman told me Howl gave you something very important for him. . .

What is it, and where is it?

I can't talk about the secret of the contract.

Speak or I'll give you water.

Don't you understand? If I die, Howl dies too.

Good morning, turnip head. Are you all right?

All right, Sophie! We're ready!

Ok! Calucifer, open the mouth. . . Bigger!
3, 2, 1, go! Come on!!!

Hang on tight! Let's get it lose!

Why. . . don't. . . you. . . move!!!

It's a bunch of bits and pieces inside the castle.
I can't imagine it from the outside.

Everyone! It's time for lunch!

Here's your porridge, granny.

Sophie, she's the witch of the wasteland.
Why do you take care of her?

She's a harmless old lady now.

She's staring at me all the time.

What a beautiful fire...

-Howl?
-Hey, everybody!

-Welcome back master Howl!
-May I keep this dog?

The witch of the wasteland and madam Saliman's dog!
I'm impressed you got all of them into the castle.

Calucifer! How tolerant you have become!

I didn't want them! Sophie forced me to let them in!

My, what a big hole you made!

And you are Turnip Head, right?

You also have a complicated curse on you, don't you?

There are all kinds of mysterious members with complicated backgrounds in our little family.

How handsome you are, little boy.

Well, it's gonna be very busy today! We're saying goodbye to the wasteland and moving somewhere else.

-But to where?
-Great! because we're running out of food. We need a house in a town so that we can go shopping.

That's right. We have to move to a place where
madam Saliman can't find us so easily.

But I'm afraid you must stay here turnip head;
your magic power is too strong.

This is perfect.

ok, come on Calucifer!

Yes! This is just right!
Stay on the table until I finish the spell!

I'm fragile, you know...

Let's begin.

We have arrived!

-You can move around in our new house.
-Wow! Super cool, master Howl! What a big house!

What a beautiful fire. . .

-Look at the toilet! Lovely, isn't it?
-Now that we have a bigger family. . .

Sophie, come down here. Look! Sophie!

I added one more room. Here -- look inside.

I'm familiar with this room. But why. . .?

I made this room for you, Sophie. I hope you like it.

This room is too nice for a cleaning lady, Howl.

I also bought new clothes for you. Follow me for the next surprise.

Sophie! Come on! Hurry up!

Wow, we've got courtyard!
And there are many shops in this town as well.

-Let's go, Hean!
-Sophie!

Since we changed the door color,

this is the new entrance to the castle.

And this is a present for you, Sophie.
Here we go. . .

-This is my secret garden.
-Fantastic!

This is also created by your magic?

No. I only used magic for helping weak flowers.

Magnificent! It's wonderful, Howl! It's like a dream...

Sophie.

It's strange. . .
I feel familiar with this place, as If I've been here before. . .

I don't know why, but I'm starting to cry. . .

Come with me.

Look!

-What a cute house.
-That's my hiding place.

I used to stay there alone all summer when I was a kid.

Stayed alone. . .?

My uncle secretly left that lodge for me. He was also a wizard.

Now it's also for you, Sophie.

-Is something wrong?
-If I go there, you'll go somewhere far away and leave me behind, won't you?

Howl, tell me the truth! I don't care about your real identity.

Listen, I just want you to live in peace.

How about opening a flower shop? We could share the beautiful flowers here with all the people in town.

I think you could handle it.

Are you leaving after that?

I want to help you.

Obviously, I'm not a beautiful girl. I have massive low self esteem. The only thing I can do is clean house.

Sophie, you are beautiful. You really are.

One good thing about being old is that
I have have fewer things to lose.

How could anyone pass over a beautiful place
like this with a stupid air battleship?

-Where is it heading?
-To towns, to kill people. . .

-Is that enemy or. . .?
-Both do the same thing: they kill each other.

They are addicted to killing.

Look at the load of bombs they are carrying.

It stopped. . . Did you use magic?

A little bit. It's not going down, anyway.

-Howl, you. . .
-I wonder if they found us.

They are master Saliman's lowest class monsters.

We must run! Move your legs!

I'll lead them off. Lock the door after yourself.

How am I to get. . . Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Sophie, what's the matter?

Enough is enough! I'm leaving this madhouse!

-Sophie, good night.
-Good night

Sophie, you don't need to be worried about master Howl.
He sometimes leaves the house for a few days.

Thanks, Markner.

-Do you want to go to the toilet before you go to bed?
-I'm fine.

You are in love with Howl, aren't you?

And you can't concentrate on what you do, can you?

I knew it!

-Granny, have you ever been in love with someone?
-Of course I have.

I love young men's hearts. They are delicious!

You haven't given up, have you?

And they are cute.

-What's that sound?
-That's an air-raid siren.

Air-raid?

That's not for this city, but you'd better not to go out tonight.

Madam Saliman's monsters are looking for this house.

You are such a clever fire. . .
Hiding this house from them very skillfully.

Sophie, this woman came into the house without permission.

-Mom. . .
-Sophie!

Where were you?! I've been looking for you

You look like a granny.

It's all my fault.

Sophie, I'm sorry.

Oh, mom. . .

You rearranged inside completely.

Who is that old lady over there? Ah, she must be the landlord.

-Sophie, listen. I've remarried!
-What?

He is gentle. He's rich as well. We can all live together again!

You could quit being a cleaning lady.

Thank you for caring about me, but I love my life here.

Are you sure?
Oh, no!

I forgot, my car's waiting outside. I have to go.

Whats this? a poisonous sneak created by a spell?
Madam Saliman, you used an old trick, didn't you?

Calucifer, burn it.

I'm always praying for your happiness, mom.
-Thank you. -You, too Sophie.

-I did as I was told. I want to go back to my husband.
-Certainly! Madam Saliman will be very happy with you.

So sorry. . . Sophie. . .

So many people. . . after everyone runs away,
the town will be empty...

Do you want to evacuate too?

-That lady said so.
-You're right.

We've had time to reconcile ourselves to each other.

I don't want you to leave, Sophie!

I like you very much, Sophie. Please stay with us.

-I like you very much, too Markner. I won't go anywhere.
-Really?

-You and I are family?
-Of course we are.

I was so worried about us.

I won't give you Howl, Saliman.

The paper says the kingdom won. Only the young believe that.

Strange. . . Calucifer doesn't seem to be there.

Granny, I hate cigar smoke. The smell is everywhere in the house.

Are you going to take away my only enjoyment?

Would you open the window, Markner?

I think you shouldn't open the window.

Calucifer's weak now. Monsters are coming in.

Markner?

Close it quickly!

Markner, you take care of granny.

I'm going to watch the shop. ;

-I can't believe it! In such an emergency!
-Why don't you guys put out the fire?

Howl!

They have no mercy.

Oh, Howl!

Sorry I'm late. There were too many enemies tonight.

Howl. . . Howl.

Calucifer, get up!

Madam, did we get a present from Saliman?

That evil old granny gave me something bad to eat.

Well, there you are, Howl.

I wish we could have a longer talk, Howl.

My pleasure, madam.

However, we have no time, I'm afraid.

I'm impressed! You aren't running away from me this time.

I'll talk to you later, madam.

You must stay here, Sophie. Calucifer will protect you.

I'll protect you from outside.

Wait Howl! You can't go! Stay with me, please.

Another bomb attack is coming.
Calucifer can't defend against bombs.

We must flee from here. Please don't fight!

Flee? I don't want to run away anymore.

I've finally found someone to protect no matter what the cost!
You!

Howl!

Our town's burning!

Howl is out there.

Howl!

Sophie! It's Turnip Head!

Markner, come with me.

Moving again? that's impossible! It's empty over there!

He has to fight because we are here. I prefer him as a coward.

Granny, stand up.

Are we gonna take a walk?

Madam Saliman will find us immediately.

She's found us already.
And I have to stop him before it is too late.

Sophie! The castle looks horrible outside.

It always does. Markner, you take care of granny.

You're coming with us, too. Jump onto the shovel.

No, I can't. I'm not allowed to leave the fireplace.
Its part of the contract.

If you can't, I will do it for you.

NO! I'm too fragile!.. No! stop it!.. YouŽll kill me!

-If I leave the house, it will collapse completely.
-I don't care!

-Let's go!
-Keep away from me. You should let me be the last out.

Even I don't know what will happen if I leave the castle.

I told you it would collapse!

And now it's started raining!

-Is he going to the town?
-Markner, you take care of granny.

Hey, Turnip Head. Can you find an entrance somewhere?

You'll be ok, granny. I'll be with you.

Markner, we can get in from here.

The roof is leaking. I'm dying...

I'll be back soon.

It's wet here.

It's not dry!

Markner, you bring granny over here.

It's empty inside the castle.

Even if we didn't move here, Howl and I could stop the attack.

Calucifer, please. Only you can do it.

I want to go to where he is right now.
Would you please move the castle?

I believe you can do it.
I know you have such great power.

But there's no chimney, and there is so little dry wood. . .

Don't you know the saying that a real professional
does his best work no matter how bad the situation?

I know what you mean. But. . . do you really think I can do it?

-You are the most beautiful fire I've ever seen, Calucifer.
-Granny, you can sit here.

Can you give me something that is part of you?

A part of me?

I need someone's contribution. Your eyes will do.

How about my hair?

You are wonderful, Calucifer!
You are the best fire spirit in the whole world!

Give me your eyes or heart, so that I can be even more powerful!

Heart? Give me your heart!

My goodness!

Howl is over there! He is surrounded by monsters!

Calucifer, you're the best spirit of fire, aren't you?

My goodness!

-Granny!
-No!

Give me your heart. Immediately!

Granny!

-I'm burning! I'm burning!
-Let Calucifer go!

-Let him go, or you are going to die!
-no! It's mine! I'm burning!

Sophie!

Sophieeeeeeeeee!!!

Hean, I did terrible thing. I poured water over Calucifer!

What should I do if Howl dies because of me?

The ring is shining. Is he still alive?

Tell me where Howl is, right now!

The door of the castle?

Howl!

I think I'm in his childhood right now.

Howl! Calucifer!

My name is Sophie. Remember me!
I'll see you in the future!

Wait for me in the future!

I'm walking, Hean. I am walking. . .

I can't stop crying.

Howl.

Sorry. I have never been decisive.

Howl, you've been waiting for me. . .

Please take me to Calucifer.

-Is he dead?
-He'll be fine.

-Granny?
-It's none of my business. I don't have anything.

Please, granny.

Do you really want this?

I have lost my chance. You'll keep it safe, ok?
Here you are.

Thank you very much, granny.

Calucifer. . .

Sophie. . . I'm exhausted. . .

If he gets his heart back, are you going to disappear?

I'll be ok, Sophie.

Maybe. . .

You poured water all over me, but Howl and me didn't die.
I'll return his heart to his body.

Warm. . . It's like. . .

I'm holding a small bird.

I haven't changed since childhood.

I hope that Calucifer will live another a thousand years. . .

and that Howl will regain his heart and spirit.

I'm still alive! I'm free!

He moved. . . He's alive!

Calucifer's magic's gone.

Turnip Head!

Turnip Head! Are you all right? I'll find you a new stick.

Turnip Head. You saved our lives...

Thank you Sophie, you have saved me.

I'm a prince of the neighboring country.

I had been turned into Turnip Head.

The only way to dispel your curse
was to be kissed by someone whom you love.

That's right! I would have been dead, if Sophie hadn't saved me.

What a handsome boy you are!

What's going on here?

My goodness! My body's really heavy. . .

Yes, of course it is, because your heart is heavy. See?

Your hair. . . it's like the color of stars. . .

-You're beautiful. . .
-I love you, Howl!

You can see Sophie's frame of mind?
First, I think you have to go back to your country
and stop this stupid war.

Yes, I will.

After the war is over, I'll definitely visit her again.

It is said:
"No one can ever decide in which direction their love goes. . ."

I think you are right.

I'll be waiting for you, then.

I almost forgot about you. What is your excuse?

What do you think you were doing?

Happy ending? Is that what you're gonna say?
I didn't know you were so sentimental.

Very well, a happy ending then. . .

Arrange a meeting with the prime minister and chief of staff.

We have to work hard to end this pointless war.

-Calucifer!
-Now you are free, Calucifer.

I want to be with you guys!
I won't need to worry about rain if I stay with you.

Welcome back, Calucifer.

Original translations by dice dice@zenno.jp.
subtitle editing by r2thec.2005.
Corrected, de-engrished + retimed by Fang 2005.
Corrected more, de-engrished further, and retimed again by Jake Eakle (jseakle@sonomaacademy.org)

For my beautiful Becca, whose hair isn't quite the color of stars. But still.