Did you know…
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
Loading…
Head to head
The Ancient Magus' Bride vs Howl‘s Moving Castle
| 7.8 | Score | 8.5 |
| 240,031 | Popularity | 352,723 |
| 24 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2017 | Year | 2004 |
| Tv | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaFantasyRomanceMagicFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Howl‘s Moving Castle edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedHowl‘s Moving Castle scores 85% vs 78%.
- More popularHowl‘s Moving Castle has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentHowl‘s Moving Castle is 1 eps vs 24.
- NewerThe Ancient Magus' Bride (2017) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open The Ancient Magus' Bride or Howl‘s Moving Castle for the full picture.