<P> Sophie learns that Howl has been transforming into a bird - like creature in order to interfere with the plans of both sides in the war, but each transformation makes it more difficult for him to return to human form . Sophie's mother--under Suliman's control--arrives and leaves behind a "peeping bug ." The former witch promptly destroys the bug by tossing it into Calcifer, who then becomes sick and weak and unable to protect the castle . A few hours later the city is bombed by enemy aircraft . Suliman's henchmen invade the group's abode . After healing Calcifer, Howl tells Sophie that he is not going to leave because he wants to protect her . Deducing that Howl is trying to protect the castle and everyone inside it, Sophie moves everyone out, removes Calcifer from the fireplace and destroys the castle . The witch realizes that Howl has given his heart to Calcifer, and grabs the fire demon . A panicked Sophie pours water onto the witch, which douses Calcifer . The castle is split in two; Sophie falls down a chasm and is separated from Markl, the witch and Calcifer . </P> <P> Following the charmed ring, Sophie passes into a scene from the past . She watched a young Howl take pity on a falling star--Calcifer--and give it his heart . The act bound Calcifer to Howl indefinitely; however, by losing his heart, Howl was emotionally trapped in adolescence . Sophie finds Howl in bird form, and takes him back to Calcifer . The witch returns Howl's heart, and Sophie places it back inside Howl, returning him to life and freeing Calcifer . Howl wakes up and Sophie embraces him . Although Calcifer is now free, he returns to his former company . Suliman, watching through a crystal globe, decides to end the war . Howl, Sophie, and the others are seen high in the air in a new flying castle, while the bombers return from the war . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Character </Th> <Th> Japanese </Th> <Th> English (Disney Release) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sophie (Sofî) (young) </Td> <Td> Chieko Baisho </Td> <Td> Emily Mortimer </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sophie (old) </Td> <Td> Jean Simmons </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Howl (Hauru) </Td> <Td> Takuya Kimura </Td> <Td> Christian Bale </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Witch of the Waste (Arechi No Majo) </Td> <Td> Akihiro Miwa </Td> <Td> Lauren Bacall </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Calcifer (Karushifā) </Td> <Td> Tatsuya Gashūin </Td> <Td> Billy Crystal </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Markl (Marukuru) </Td> <Td> Ryūnosuke Kamiki </Td> <Td> Josh Hutcherson </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Madame Suliman (Sariman) </Td> <Td> Haruko Kato </Td> <Td> Blythe Danner </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Lettie </Td> <Td> Yayoi Kazuki </Td> <Td> Jena Malone </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Honey </Td> <Td> Mayuno Yasokawa </Td> <Td> Mari Devon </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Prince Justin / Turnip Head (Kakashi No Kabu) </Td> <Td> Yō Ōizumi </Td> <Td> Crispin Freeman </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Madge </Td> <Td> Rio Kanno </Td> <Td> Liliana Mumy </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> King of Ingary (Kokuō) </Td> <Td> Akio Ōtsuka </Td> <Td> Mark Silverman </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Hin </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Daijirō Harada </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Character </Th> <Th> Japanese </Th> <Th> English (Disney Release) </Th> </Tr>

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