Ep. 31: 'Howl's Moving Castle' is a Studio Ghibli Fantasy Affair

from Adaptation: Book to Movie · host Nate Day

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Howl's Moving Castle,' the high fantasy novel by Diane Wynne Jones, and it's anime adaptation directed by Hayao Miyazaki.They discuss what makes for interesting fantasy storytelling, as well as the special history behind Hayao Miyazaki's animation studio, the beloved Studio Ghibli.UP NEXT: Special surprise!Follow us on social media:Twitter/X (@AdaptPod)Instagram (@adaptation_pod)Nate's Letterboxd (@professor_n8)Chris's Letterboxd (@cjanderson878)Chris's GoodreadsNate's GoodreadsHosts: Nate Day, Chris AndersonProducer: Nate Day"Adaptation Theme" Written      by: Chris Anderson, Jem      Zornow Performed      by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day

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