Turnip Head
The prince of the neighboring country in the form of a scarecrow with a turnip head
A scarecrow with a turnip head, he is the prince of the neighboring country. He is freed from the curse through Sophie's protection and returns to his human form.
Trivia
- The idea that the curse is broken by Sophie's grateful kiss was from video checker Hitomi Tateno.
- Turnip Head cannot speak but is highly popular for its rich emotional expressions.
- In the movie, Turnip Head shows a brave figure protecting comrades by sacrificing itself.
Alternate names
Prince Turnip
カブ
カブ王子
Profile
- Species
- Scarecrow
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Appearance of a scarecrow with a turnip on its head. Transformed by a curse, it does not speak words but has rich means of expressing intent.
- Distinguishing features
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- Turnip head
- Scarecrow form
- Cute demeanor for a scarecrow
- Iconic items
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- Turnip head
- Scarecrow body
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyal
- Detailed personality
- Takes a liking to Sophie and loyally follows her. Cannot speak but communicates intentions well and provides help in difficult times.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Silent
- Cute
- Warrior-like
- Kindness
- Talents
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- Magical transformation
- Jumping ability (jumps like hopping)
- Combat ability
- Skills
-
- Protects Sophie and others at the risk of one's life
- Breaking the curse
- Motivation
- To break the curse, return to the neighboring country, and end the war
- Habits
- Moves by jumping and expresses emotions through gestures
History
- Backstory
- Was the prince of the neighboring country but was transformed into a scarecrow by powerful magic. Rescued by Sophie in the wilderness, thereafter becomes a member of the castle. Finally, the curse is broken by Sophie's kiss and he returns to his human form.
- Debut date
- November 20, 2004
- Work title
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Media type
- Movie
Meeting with Sophie
- Significant event
- Meeting with Sophie
- Description
- Rescued by Sophie when stuck in the wilderness, and thereafter becomes attached to her.
Liberation from the curse
- Significant event
- Liberation from the curse
- Description
- The curse is broken by Sophie's grateful kiss, returning to his original beautiful human form.
Resolve for return and war's end
- Significant event
- Resolve for return and war's end
- Description
- After the curse is lifted, resolves to return to the neighboring country and end the war.
Relationships
King of the neighboring country
Related as family since he is the prince, but details unknown.
Sophie Hatter
Best friend
Saved in the wilderness, thereafter loyally follows and supports her.
Howl
Ally
As a resident of the castle, gets involved in battles together.
Calcifer
Ally
In a cooperative relationship as the power source of the castle.
Residents of Howl's Moving Castle
Residents of Howl's Moving Castle: teammate
Media appearances
Howl's Moving Castle
Movie / Supporting
2004 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Yo Oizumi
- Voice actor
- Yo Oizumi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Crispin Freeman
- Voice actor
- Crispin Freeman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 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
- Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Director
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- Producer
Related goods
Turnip Head Figure
- Item name
- Turnip Head Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Howl's Moving Castle Paper Craft Book
- Item name
- Howl's Moving Castle Paper Craft Book
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular