most beautiful and touching Studio Ghibli films of all time. The film tells a heartfelt story of love and the importance of accepting both oneself and others, while also weaving in elements like the negative repercussions of war and the use of magic. The main characters, Howl Pendragon and Sophie Hatter, make up the movie's cutest couple that viewers are sure to root for.

Instagram s @watercoloren_ and @ocean.streets have created a cosplay of the iconic couple that is adorable beyond belief, depicting the pair sharing a joyous, loving moment. The Sophie cosplayer, @watercoloren_, has on a light green long sleeve dress with a white lace collar. They are also wearing a large hat with a bright red hat band around the middle.

This accessory is significant, since the character's family owns a hat shop that she works at frequently. Their brown hair is styled in a long braid that cascades down the cosplayer's back, effectively completing their perfect transformation into Sophie Hatter.

From Sophie’s Hat to Howl’s Cape, Every Necessary Detail Is Included in the Cosplay

The Cosplayers Have Captured Not Just These Important Accessories, but the Romantic Bond Between the Pair

The Howl cosplayer, @ocean.streets, looks just as remarkable and identical to the character. They are wearing a flowing white top and a pair of black pants, as well as a black leather belt. The most prominent piece in their look is the vibrantly colored cape, flowing majestically behind them. The garment is patterned with pink and blue diamonds and a beautiful gold trim surrounds the edges. Their hair is blonde with bangs and rests upon their shoulders. Finally, they have donned Howl's recognizable jewelry: a pair of dangling green and red gemstone earrings and a matching blue and red gemstone necklace.

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The background of the cosplay photographs is breathtaking, as the couple stands in front of a lush, green forest backdrop. They are embracing, hands intertwined, and standing on a wooden bridge as they smile lovingly at one another. Not only are the outfits flawless and detailed, the cosplayers have captured the romantic and adoring dynamic between Howl and Sophie as well. The Howl's Moving Castle couple is widely regarded as one of anime's sweetest and most caring couples, as both individuals bring out the best in one another and each other endlessly in all of their endeavors.

The Love Between Howl and Sophie Is a Thing of Beauty

Their Tender Bond Continues To Inspire Viewers Even Years After the Film Was Originally Released

Howl standing with Sophie on a hill in Howl's Moving Castle-1

Howl and Sophie both struggled with insecurity and lack of confidence. When they met, they were both dealing with various challenges in life and within themselves, as everyone does. They make a phenomenal and inspirational couple, always lifting one another up and loving each other unconditionally through even life's toughest difficulties. Their adoring bond is one of the most gorgeous aspects of the entire film, and keeps audiences coming back to rewatch the movie years after its original release. These cosplayers have depicted the Howl's Moving Castle couple perfectly, portraying both their physical appearances and their loving relationship without flaw.

Source: @watercoloren_ and @ocean.streets on Instagram

Howl's Moving Castle Poster official movie poster depicting Howl and Sophie, and well as his castle.

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Howl's Moving Castle
Release Date
November 20, 2004
Runtime
119minutes
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
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    Chieko Baisho
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    Takuya Kimura

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From Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, Howl's Moving Castle is based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. The story follows Sophie, a shy hat-maker living in a fictional magical kingdom who is cursed by a witch into looking like an elderly woman. Leaving her home in search of a cure, Sophie encounters Howl, a powerful magician, and becomes the housekeeper for his magical ambulatory castle. The English dubbed version stars Emily Mortimer and Christian Bale as Sophie and Howl. 

Writers
Diana Wynne Jones
Budget
2.4 billion JPY