Howl's Moving Castle

Summary

Summoned to a fantasy world, Kazuya Souma, a realist, becomes king and uses his human approach to reform the kingdom, facing challenges in a world of magic and mythical creatures.

Synopsis

Kazuya Souma, unexpectedly transported to a magical realm, is crowned king after offering insightful guidance to the royal family. He chooses an unconventional, practical path of administrative reform to govern this kingdom filled with dragons and elves. His methods are revolutionary, and whether his unique approach succeeds remains to be seen amidst the fantastical world's challenges.

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Howl

Age: 27 Howl is a mysterious, reclusive wizard who is known for being very flamboyant and wicked. His notorious moving castle has recently been spotted near Market Chipping and rumors have begun to spread that he is searching for beautiful young women whose hearts he may steal. He comes from Wales, a country unknown to most in the book, where his family still remain unaware of his activities in Sophie's world or of its existence. Despite his reputation, Howl is in reality an endearing, charming man who is intelligent and considerate, if somewhat self-appreciative and stubborn at times. He enjoys "slithering out" of uncomfortable situations, often in comical ways. Howl is described as being tall and suave, fond of dyeing his hair and wearing impressive suits. However, he is described by Calcifer as "very vain for a plain man with mud-colored hair."

Sophie Hatter

Sophie is the eldest of three sisters and lives a boring life as a hat-maker. She has already determined that her life is everything but exciting, that nothing will ever happen to her, and that she might as well give up any thoughts on adventure or excitement in her life. She hides away in her parent's hat-shop and when she for once sneaks out, she visits her younger sister, who works at a bakery. On the way she meets a mystery man, who saves her from prying soldiers. This encounter changes her life forever. (Source: AniDB, edited)

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