Howl's Moving Castle

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I had the same reaction. But I wonder if it was because we heard the Japanese characterization first. I imagine we might have just accepted husky Howl if that's how we'd first been introduced to him.

We just got the film, and I like the contrast between the lithe, effeminate image and the husky voice. If he'd had a higher voice he'd not been as sympathetic to me. (I did not see the Japanese version). I think Asian audiences like characters like Howl- I notice in almost all the anime I've seen that the male hero (and sometimes the villian as well) has that same sort of look. Heck, Bao Joon has it as well in real life and he's doing quite well.

Loved the movie, btw. NOt as much as Spirited Away, but close.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Heck, Bao Joon has it as well in real life and he's doing quite well.

Astute observation there WB!