Studio Ghibli Releases New Howl’s Moving Castle Limited-Edition Calendar for Fans to Decorate Like a Wizard

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Studio Ghibli just launched a charming new calendar featuring castles – perfect for adding a touch of magic to your Halloween decorations!

The official Studio Ghibli shop has launched a new calendar based on Howl’s Moving Castle, perfect for fall and winter decorating. It’s a tiny replica of the castle from the movie – less than five inches tall – and comes with four dice-shaped blocks to show the month, day of the week, and date. The calendar costs 16,500 yen, which is about US$108. You can see pictures of it below.

Studio Ghibli Releases New Howl’s Moving Castle Calendar for Magical Home Decor

The castle is a fan favorite creation from Studio Ghibli, featured in Hayao Miyazaki’s 2004 film, Howl’s Moving Castle. The movie, adapted from Diana Wynne Jones’ 1986 novel of the same name, tells the story of Sophie, a young hatmaker who is cursed and finds shelter in the constantly moving castle of the enigmatic wizard, Howl. Sophie becomes an important part of the castle’s unusual household, and begins to fall in love with Howl as he…

The film is now considered a classic, and the castle’s unique design—built from a fascinating mix of pipes, gears, and towers—has become a lasting symbol of Miyazaki’s creativity. It remains a beloved example of Ghibli’s stunning architecture.

Donguri Sora doesn’t ship internationally right now. But if you’re a fan outside of Japan, you might still be able to get the Howl’s Moving Castle clock through certain sellers on eBay or official sites like Meccha Japan.

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2025-11-01 00:37