Howl's Moving Castle (anime)/Heartwarming

The book

• The ending pays homage to its fairy-tale roots in a beautiful way — with a little touch of humour that says so much about the story in general and all of the beautiful complicated relationships involved.

Howl: Now, I think we should all live happily ever after. It should be hair-raising.

• After Howl's Disney Death, he only takes a few seconds to get his bearings...and then tries to get up, saying he has to rescue Sophie, clearly caring more about her than himself.

The film

• Markl asking Sophie if she's going to leave, after her mother stops to visit.

Markl: That lady said she wanted you to live with her now. Sophie: Yes, well... at least she cared enough to visit. Markl: Don't leave, Sophie! *Hugs her apron* I love you. You have to stay! Sophie: Ah. I love you too, Markl. I'll stay.

• The scene where Sophie begs Howl not to go and fight. What Howl tells her afterwards makes me say, "Dawwww."

Sophie: Let's run! Don't fight them, Howl! Howl: Sorry, I've had enough of running away, Sophie. Now I've got something I want to protect. It's you.