

These characters are both easily identifiable in the roles they fill, while charmingly original in the flair they bring to those roles. Sophie is your vintage vulnerable protagonist, Howl is the brooding guy with a heart of gold, Calcifer is the spastic sidekick, Markl is the curious assistant, the Witch is evil but not as cruel as you would think. The characters are more or less stereotypical, yet their physical appearances and interactions with each other ensure a unique feel to it all. In addition to the beautiful colors, the strong and wonderfully diverse cast of characters is this film’s greatest strength. The storyline is vintage Studio Ghibli, weaving normal settings with magical elements to create a hybrid world where you know some of this stuff is implausible in reality, but you could not care less because of this amazing imaginative world that the filmmakers have created. This encounter sets off a long chain of events and encounters, as Sophie encounters a witch (whose curse on Sophie ignites the rest of the film), a talking flame, an apprentice, a scarecrow with a turnip head and of course, the enormous moving castle.

Though the title suggests otherwise, Howl’s is really about Sophie, a young woman working in a hat shop who encounters a mysteriously handsome stranger in the streets one day.

Yes, the mood for the most part is grim throughout the movie. It can’t be underestimated how the wide range of colors used in this film really help things stand out even more and accentuate the fantastical aspects of this film. Studio Ghibli shows no signs of slowing down When it comes to creating gorgeous panoramic scenes, diverse character designs and finishing things off with a flourish when the colors are applied. What strikes me about Howl’s Moving Castle is just how colorful it is. The moral of the story here? If you want the perfect pins, we’ve got ‘em-like, a lot of ‘em.While computer animation is kicking hand drawings to the curb in the U.S., it’s nice to see that the classical animation form still thrives in Japan. Check out our Loungefly Star Wars Ahsoka Tano Enamel Pin. Obsessed with anime? Our Tokyo Ghoul Eye Mask Enamel Pin is a must. Check out fun faves like our Loungefly Disney mickey Mouse Hat Rainbow Stripe Enamel Pin. Blind box pins? Oh yeah (we love a surprise, too!) In other words, if you’re into pins, we’ve got the largest selection of pop-culture pins you’ll be thrilled to peruse (we actually recommend you start now-it’s a pretty big collection).ĭon’t get us wrong, we’ve got plenty of plain-ol’ cute pins you’ll want to rock even if you don’t subscribe to any specific fandom (like our Bear Bee Enamel Pin, our Wildflower Honey Enamel Pin, or our Cute & Deadly Friends Summer Edition Blind Bag Enamel Pins), but when it comes to fandom pins, we’ve def got you covered. That means no matter what you’re about, we’ve def got a pin for it. The best part about this selection? It’s totally overflowing with a ton of different and unique types of pins. No matter what you love-from Disney and PRIDE to Harry Potter and Naruto Shippuden-there’s a must-have, must-snag, must-pin-to-something pin just waiting for you in this collection. Welcome to the Hot Topic Pin Collection, the must-scroll selection of pins that your little fandom-lovin’, pop-culture-obsessed soul has been searching for. If you’re looking for the ultimate pin collection, then you’ve totally struck gold. Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat NoirĪnime, Disney, Pride, and Other Unique & Cool Pins
