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 LifeJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | Used in the Studio Ghibli film Howl’s Moving Castle… |
| 2east | Sophie’s CastleJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | I bet many of you have heard this before... |
| 3east | To the Lake of StarsJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | Howl and the others travel through the mountains and wilderness in the moving castle... |
| 4east | Promise of the WorldChieko Baisho |  | This is the theme song of Howl’s Moving Castle. “Merry-Go-Round of Life”… |
| 5east | Waltz of the MagicianJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | As it’s a waltz, it naturally has a triple meter, and... |
| 6east | Suleiman’s Magic Circle: Return to the CastleJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | In Howl’s Moving Castle, there’s a wizard named Suliman (Sulliman)… |
| 7east | The Boy Who Drank a StarJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | The scene where Sophie goes to meet Howl in the past... |
| 8east | Cave of MindJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | “Cave of Mind” in Japanese... |
| 9east | It’s love!Joe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | A relaxed triple-time rhythm and a sense of lingering… |
| 10east | Secret GardenJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | In Howl’s Moving Castle, Howl ca… |
| 11east | Quiet FeelingsJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | A slow-tempo piano ballad—calm, beautiful, and bittersweet. |
| 12east | flower gardenJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | Escaping from Madam Suliman, the enemy sorcerer... |
| 13east | Aerial strollJoe Hisaishi | Just the phrase “a walk in the air” somehow feels unreal… | |
| 14east | Witch of the WasteJoe Hisaishi | This one exudes a sinister atmosphere from start to finish. Ichi... | |
| 15east | FamilyJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | The protagonist Sophie of the film Howl’s Moving Castle is… |
| 16east | A 90-year-old girlJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | This is used in the film Howl’s Moving Castle... |
| 17east | flutter; thrill; a heart-pounding feelingJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | When you hear the word 'tokimeki' (a flutter of excitement), what do you imagine? Well... |
| 18east | spring cleaningJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | Here's the perfect soundtrack for a big cleanup... |
| 19east | Moving (house move/relocation)Joe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | In Howl’s Moving Castle, moving house leaves an impression… |
| 20east | Love in the Flames of WarJoe Hisaishi | play_arrow | From the song title 'Love in the Fires of War,' what kind of things would you...? |
| 21east | Temptation of the DawnJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | This one keeps stoking anxiety about everything. All the way through… |
| 22east | The Curse That Won’t FadeJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | This one track is very quiet and short. Throughout, short tones... |
| 23east | Secret CaveJoe Hisaishi |  | “Secret Cave” is a song whose majestic, mystical, and fantastical sound is pleasing to the ear. |
| 24east | EscapeJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | A powerful, thundering bass resounds with weighty impact... |
| 25east | Vanity and FriendshipJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | A theme that juxtaposes two opposing elements—“Vanity and Friendship”… |
| 26east | Run!Joe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | Among piano sounds, this one is brimming with a sense of speed... |
| 27east | Cheerful Light CavalryJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | I'm looking for a song that can lift my spirits, and... |
| 28east | In the rainJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | To find my place as the cleaning lady in Howl’s castle... |
| 29east | Magic DoorJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | The “magic door,” which plays a very important role in the story… |
| 30east | Sophie’s TomorrowJoe Hisaishi | play_arrow | People who want to feel gentle and positive… |
| 31east | boyJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | In Howl’s Moving Castle, the little [character] who travels together... |
| 32east | Mysterious WorldJoe Hisaishi | play_arrow | A title like “Mysterious World”… |
| 33east | Sophie the WandererJoe Hisaishi |  play_arrow | “Sasurai” means to wander aimlessly… |