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Head to head
Goodbye, Lara vs Howl‘s Moving Castle
| 7.6 | Score | 8.5 |
| 18,197 | Popularity | 354,990 |
| 12 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2026 | Year | 2004 |
| Tv | Format | Movie |
| Releasing | Status | Finished |
What they share
RomanceFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Howl‘s Moving Castle edges it — but they share 2 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedHowl‘s Moving Castle scores 85% vs 76%.
- More popularHowl‘s Moving Castle has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentHowl‘s Moving Castle is 1 eps vs 12.
- NewerGoodbye, Lara (2026) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Goodbye, Lara or Howl‘s Moving Castle for the full picture.