Shizuku, an aspiring writer, meets Seiji, a luthier-to-be. They fall in love and pursue their dreams together.
A shy haiku-writing boy and a self-conscious girl share a magical summer after meeting on a sunny day.
The Witch of Waste turns Sophie into an old lady due to jealousy of her bond with wizard Howl. With Calcifer, Markl's aid, she seeks to break curse.
A reserved boy finds a classmate's diary in a hospital, learning she's battling a fatal illness.
A Tokyo runaway finds work at a publisher and meets a girl with weather-controlling powers.
Tamako's life takes a turn when her best friend declares his love for her.
A lonely teen skips school to sit in a beautiful garden, where he encounters a mysterious older woman who shares his sense of isolation.