Witch of the Waste
Witch obsessed with youth and beauty
A witch obsessed with youth and beauty who targets Howl's heart; due to a curse, she becomes an old woman but becomes a resident of the moving castle.
Quotes
- I have no intention of stealing the heart. I just want you to share some youth with me.
- My magic is still very strong.
- That young punk set his sights on my heart.
- Beauty must be protected eternally.
- In this old hag form, no one will fear me.
Trivia
- Even after turning into an old woman due to the curse, she could use powerful magic.
- Voiced by the male Akihiro Miwa, exuding a unique presence.
- In the original work, a complete villain depicted as a beautiful witch, but the movie adds human elements.
- Smoking cigars is her trademark, but she couldn't when unwell.
- Depicted in complex communal life with Sophie and others as a moving castle resident.
Alternate names
Witch of the Waste
Witch of the Waste
Curse Witch
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a black fur dress like a wealthy lady and has an obese build to the extent of riding in a black palanquin. Before her magic was taken, she had a young and beautiful appearance, but due to the curse, she changes into the appearance of an old woman with difficulty walking.
- Weight
- Obese build
- Distinguishing features
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- Obese build
- Black fur dress
- Old woman's appearance
- Rides in a palanquin
- Iconic items
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- Black fur dress
- Palanquin
- Jewels
- Cigar
- Magic staff (presumed)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Obsessive
- Detailed personality
- A witch with a strong fixation on youth and beauty, relentlessly pursuing Howl's heart. As a pursued fugitive, she sometimes shows pitiful aspects, but after the curse is resolved, glimpses of kindness and an advisory role emerge. Harboring loneliness, it gradually softens through interactions with the moving castle residents.
- Keywords
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- Obsessiveness
- Jealous
- Cunning
- Powerful magic
- Loneliness
- Schemer
- Kindness
- Talents
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- Powerful magic
- Transformation magic
- Observation
- Strategic planning
- Skills
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- Magic contract negotiation
- Magic absorption
- Curse casting
- Information gathering
- Motivation
- To maintain eternal youth and beauty, especially to obtain Howl's heart.
- Habits
- Smokes cigars. Gets burned when touching Calcifer, the fire demon weak to water. Movements are sluggish like an old woman.
History
- Backstory
- 50 years ago, contracted with a demon to gain powerful magic but was exiled from the palace for it. Thereafter, strongly obsessed with youth and beauty, relentlessly pursues the wizard Howl's heart. Due to a curse, changes into an old woman's form and ends up living as a companion in the moving castle.
- Debut date
- November 20, 2004
- Work title
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Media type
- Movie
Targeting Howl's heart
- Significant event
- Targeting Howl's heart
- Description
- As compensation for magic and youth, begins actions targeting Howl's heart.
Magic taken, becomes old woman
- Significant event
- Magic taken, becomes old woman
- Description
- Magic taken by Suliman, returns to her actual age as an old woman, showing mental decline.
Coexisting as moving castle resident
- Significant event
- Coexisting as moving castle resident
- Description
- Without the curse being lifted, starts living with Sophie and others in the moving castle, with relationships changing.
Entrusts Howl's heart
- Significant event
- Entrusts Howl's heart
- Description
- Ultimately entrusts Howl's heart to Sophie and acknowledges their coexistence.
Relationships
Howl
Rival
From an obsessive adversarial relationship targeting Howl's heart, later becomes a complex relationship as a fellow castle resident.
Sophie
Ally
After the curse is lifted, takes on an advisory role, opens her heart to Sophie, and supports her.
Suliman
Enemy
In conflict with Suliman, such as having her magic taken.
Moving Castle Residents
Moving Castle Residents: unknown
Media appearances
Howl's Moving Castle
Movie / Supporting
2004 movie release
Voice cast and creators
Akihiro Miwa
- Voice actor
- Akihiro Miwa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Lauren Bacall
- Voice actor
- Lauren Bacall
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Disney English dub
Diana Wynne Jones
- Creator name
- Diana Wynne Jones
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Screenwriter
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
Witch of the Waste Doll Figure
- Item name
- Witch of the Waste Doll Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Witch of the Waste Design Poster
- Item name
- Witch of the Waste Design Poster
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited