Songs from Howl's Moving Castle: theme song and insert songs
The world, reminiscent of medieval Europe, is rendered in vibrant colors, and just looking at the depicted towns, mountains, and sea is enough to lift your spirits.
Although the story has a strong fantasy flavor, the other protagonist, Sophie, starts to feel very relatable, and you can’t help but want to cheer her on with a “You’ve got this!”
This article compiles the wonderful pieces of music from Howl’s Moving Castle.
Be sure to read to the end and find your favorite!
Playlist
| Songs from Howl's Moving Castle: theme song and insert songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The cheerful yet wistful music of Howl's Moving Castle |
| 2east | Sophie’s CastleHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Diverse moods in Sophie's Castle theme song |
| 3east | To the Lake of StarsHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The castle moves and arrives at the lake of stars. |
| 4east | Promise of the WorldBaishō Chieko |  | Theme song of Howl's Moving Castle |
| 5east | Waltz of the MagicianHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The witch's waltz is eerily soothing |
| 6east | Cave of MindHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Expressing the cave of the heart with an orchestra |
| 7east | Suleiman’s Magic Circle: Return to the CastleHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Suleiman appears, mysterious piano sounds |
| 8east | The Boy Who Drank a StarHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A beautiful piece that portrays the relationship between Howl and Calcifer |
| 9east | It’s love!Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The moment Howl and Sophie fall in love |
| 10east | Secret GardenHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The scene where Howl takes Sophie out to the secret garden |
| 11east | Quiet FeelingsHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A slow-tempo piano ballad—calm, beautiful, and bittersweet. |
| 12east | flower gardenHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Howl prepares a beautiful house of flowers for Sophie. |
| 13east | Aerial strollHisaishi Joe | An extraordinary song that feels like a walk in the air | |
| 14east | Witch of the WasteHisaishi Joe | Suspicious low-frequency sound for witches | |
| 15east | FamilyHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Sophie enjoys fun everyday life with her companions at the castle |
| 16east | A 90-year-old girlHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A song titled “The 90-Year-Old Girl” from the Howl movie |
| 17east | flutter; thrill; a heart-pounding feelingHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that makes your heart flutter |
| 18east | spring cleaningHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | An eerie-feeling song for major house cleaning |
| 19east | Moving (house move/relocation)Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The story of Howl’s castle unfolds through its moves. |
| 20east | Love in the Flames of WarHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A love amid the flames of war, a song that expresses conflict and passion |
| 21east | Temptation of the DawnHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A dark, ominous tone with low-pitched piano |
| 22east | The Curse That Won’t FadeHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A quiet song that conveys the gravity of an unending curse |
| 23east | Secret CaveHisaishi Joe |  | “Secret Cave” is a song whose majestic, mystical, and fantastical sound is pleasing to the ear. |
| 24east | EscapeHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Story Music of Bass and Hope |
| 25east | Vanity and FriendshipHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Expression of the conflict between vanity and friendship |
| 26east | Run!Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A dark piano piece brimming with a sense of speed |
| 27east | Cheerful Light CavalryHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A bright piece that evokes the lightness of a light cavalry unit |
| 28east | In the rainHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Sophie breaks Howl's curse and cries in the rain |
| 29east | Magic DoorHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A magical door plays an important role |
| 30east | Sophie’s TomorrowHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Sophie's Tomorrow, Painted with Hope and Anxiety |
| 31east | boyHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Introducing the song “The Boy” from Howl’s Moving Castle |
| 32east | Mysterious WorldHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | From refreshing to demonic on the piano |
| 33east | Sophie the WandererHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Sophie’s anxiety and hope as she wanders aimlessly |