You might have already watched Howl’s Moving Castle, which is why you are here to know what happened to them after the movie. Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle is based on a book by Diana Wynne Jones, even though it’s a standalone movie.
But it is a trilogy series by Diana Wynne Jones; there are two more books in the trilogy: Castle in the Air and House of Many Ways. So let’s see what happened to them after Howl’s Moving Castle.
Castle in the Air: A Family in Trouble
In Castle in the Air, Howl and Sophie as they start a new part of their lives: becoming parents. They are married and expecting their first child, Morgan. But things take a dangerous turn when Howl finds out about a djinn’s plan to steal their moving castle.
To keep everyone safe, Howl sends his apprentice Michael and another new apprentice away. However, Sophie, who is eight months pregnant, refuses to leave Howl. To protect her, Howl turns Sophie into a cat. Sophie, now a cat, ends up alone in the mountains, about to give birth.
About a week later, Sophie, still a cat, gives birth to Morgan, who is born a kitten. They meet Abdullah, the main character of Castle in the Air, and a soldier who names Sophie Midnight. The soldier likes Sophie as a cat, but Abdullah is suspicious of her.
They travel back to Ingary, where Abdullah finds out who Sophie really is. Wizard Suliman changes her back into a human, and the soldier runs away with baby Morgan and the genie to the moving castle. Sophie and Abdullah use a magic carpet to reach the castle, which is now controlled by djinns who have kidnapped princesses, including Princess Valeria and Flower-in-the-Night.
Sophie, Abdullah, and their friends, including the princesses, Morgan, and a grumpy genie, come up with a clever plan. They use Sophie’s ability to talk and Morgan’s cries to take back the castle. In a surprising twist, we learn that Howl was the genie and Calcifer was the magic carpet. The family is happily reunited, and peace returns.
House of Many Ways Mysteries and Magic
Three years later, House of Many Ways continues Sophie’s story. She is now a skilled sorceress. The kingdom’s treasury is missing, and Sophie is asked to help solve the mystery, not just because she is talented but also because she is married to Howl, the Royal Wizard.
Howl joins Sophie on this adventure, disguised as a playful young boy named Twinkle, pretending to be her nephew. This way, Howl can help without causing diplomatic issues. Together, they work to solve the mystery of the missing treasury.
Their journey in House of Many Ways is full of magical mishaps and surprising discoveries. With Sophie’s sharp mind and Howl’s cleverness, they uncover a plot involving a prince and a magical item called the Elfgift.
A Legacy of Love and Magic
The sequels to Howl’s Moving Castle show how Howl and Sophie’s relationship and family grow. From battling djinns to solving royal mysteries, their adventures are filled with the same humor, romance, and magic.
Sophie becomes a powerful and resourceful sorceress, while Howl remains the charming, mysterious wizard, always ready to face danger for his loved ones. Together, they take on incredible challenges, proving their love and partnership can handle anything.
