I saw howls moving castle for the first time while on a car trip with my family when I was a little kid. It was stuck in my subconscious for years on end, never letting me remember the name or the plot and characters. Until I watched it with a friend tonight.
The plot was amazing. It didn't need any backstory or lore, it caught me right off the bat.
The characters are interesting. From small balls of fire, to bird people, to children with beards, they all have originality and design.
I am in love with this art style and world. The magic is amazing yet mysterious in how it works, and its visually pleasing.
This movie has a place in my childhood, and will forever be in my top 5 movies. 5 stars.