King

Ruler of the country desiring war

The bearded king of Sophie and others' country, who shows an aggressive attitude toward war with the neighboring country.

Quotes

  • War is for the prosperity of the country.
  • We must protect our national interests.

Trivia

  • Almost no detailed personal information about the king is revealed in the story.
  • In the movie version, portrayed with a dignified voice, emphasizing the role as a symbol of the nation.

Alternate names

King King

Tags

King Howl's Moving Castle Magic War Medieval-style Ruler Neighboring country Sophie

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged man with a beard, wearing formal royal attire.
Distinguishing features
  • Beard
Iconic items
  • Crown
  • Mantle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Power-oriented
Detailed personality
Aggressively proactive in the war with the neighboring country, with strong political ambitions. Possesses calmness and decisiveness, but also inflexible tendencies.
Keywords
  • Power-oriented
  • War-loving
  • Calm
  • Decisiveness
  • Conservative
Talents
  • Political maneuvering
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Governance
  • Diplomatic negotiation
  • Military strategy
Motivation
Seeking national interests and territorial expansion by promoting war with the neighboring country.

History

Backstory
No detailed birth or past is revealed in the story. Serves the role of promoting war as the country's ruler.
Debut date
November 20, 2004
Work title
Howl's Moving Castle
Media type
Movie

Promotion of war with neighboring country

Significant event
Promotion of war with neighboring country
Description
As the story's background, the king actively promotes the war with the neighboring country.

Meeting with Sophie

Significant event
Meeting with Sophie
Description
Meets Sophie during the story and influences her actions.

Relationships

Sophie's country

Sophie's country: leader

Media appearances

Howl's Moving Castle

Movie / Supporting

2004 theatrical version

Voice cast and creators

石塚運昇

Voice actor
石塚運昇
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Paul Shearer

Voice actor
Paul Shearer
Language
English
Version or series
Theatrical English dub

Diana Wynne Jones

Creator name
Diana Wynne Jones
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Character designer

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