Suliman

Royal court sorceress

A sorceress serving the royal court and Howl's mentor. An elderly woman with silver hair, deeply involved in the country's war. Possessing powerful magic, she is calm and composed, acting as a shadowy pillar supporting the nation.

Quotes

  • Let's end this foolish war.
  • Call the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff.
  • Howl, lend your power to the country.

Trivia

  • Suliman is female, unlike in the original novel.
  • Her visual of a beautiful elderly silver-haired woman in a wheelchair is distinctive.
  • As a shadowy figure of the war, she adds depth to the story.
  • The one who seized the Witch of the Waste's magic power.
  • Suliman in the original is male, and this work significantly alters the character.

Alternate names

Madame Suliman Suliman Master

Tags

sorceress royal sorceress war female character Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki work Howl's Moving Castle mentor silver hair witch

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
An elderly woman in a wheelchair with her silver hair neatly tied in a bun. She has an intelligent and dignified appearance.
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • silver hair bun
  • elderly woman
  • wheelchair user
Iconic items
  • staff
  • wheelchair
  • magic-related ornaments

Personality and abilities

Core personality
calm and composed
Detailed personality
Prioritizing the war situation and national interests, she possesses immense magical power yet behaves calmly and kindly. She guides Howl, placing expectations on his talents and actions while showing a strict attitude. Regarding the country's war, she holds a complex position, desiring peace rather than full endorsement.
Keywords
  • intelligent
  • powerful sorceress
  • calm
  • mastermind
  • dominant
  • strategist
  • mentor
Talents
  • high magical power
  • strategic thinking
  • magic instruction
  • insight
Skills
  • magic seizure
  • war mediation
  • contract magic
Motivation
Aims for national stability and the end of the war by utilizing Howl's power for the country.

History

Backstory
Howl's mentor and principal of the magic school, serving as the royal court sorceress. Involved in the country's war, she sought cooperation from Howl for the nation. Due to Howl's deal with a demon, she expects his talents while pressuring him to break the contract. She seized the magic power from the Witch of the Waste and wields influence backed by national power.
Debut date
November 20, 2004
Work title
Howl's Moving Castle
Media type
Movie

Request for cooperation from Howl

Significant event
Request for cooperation from Howl
Description
Against the backdrop of war with the neighboring country, requests Howl's cooperation with the nation and declares she will seize his magic if he refuses.

Seizing the Witch of the Waste's magic power

Significant event
Seizing the Witch of the Waste's magic power
Description
Seizes the Witch of the Waste's magic power, reverting her to her true elderly appearance.

Resolve to end the war with the neighboring country

Significant event
Resolve to end the war with the neighboring country
Description
Upon seeing war footage, shows resolve to end the war and issues instructions to the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff.

Relationships

Howl

Mentor

Pressures Howl with magic to cooperate with the country, forming a complex relationship beyond mentor and disciple.

Hin

Pet

Accompanied by her familiar dog, with whom she acts together.

Royal Court

Royal Court: strategist

Media appearances

Howl's Moving Castle

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2004

Voice cast and creators

Haruko Katō

Voice actor
Haruko Katō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
theatrical version

Blythe Danner

Voice actor
Blythe Danner
Language
English
Version or series
theatrical version

Diana Wynne Jones

Creator name
Diana Wynne Jones
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
scriptWriter

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Director

Toshio Suzuki

Creator name
Toshio Suzuki
Role
Producer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Suliman Figure

Item name
Suliman Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Howl's Moving Castle Art Book

Item name
Howl's Moving Castle Art Book
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular