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Head to head
Howl‘s Moving Castle vs Spirited Away
| 8.5 | Score | 8.6 |
| 352,723 | Popularity | 467,204 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2004 | Year | 2001 |
| Movie | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
AdventureDramaFantasyMagicFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Spirited Away edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedSpirited Away scores 86% vs 85%.
- More popularSpirited Away has the bigger audience here.
- NewerHowl‘s Moving Castle (2004) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Howl‘s Moving Castle or Spirited Away for the full picture.