Studio Ghibli Officially Brings Back Howl’s Moving Castle’s Stunning Black Feather Ring
Image by James RichardsonStudio Ghibli has announced the return of an official Howl’s Moving Castle ring inspired by the black feathers that cover Howl when the wizard transforms into his bird-like form.
The “Howl’s Moving Castle My Treasure Ring Howl’s Black Feather” has recently returned to Studio Ghibli’s GBL merchandise lineup, recreating the feathers through an intricately sculpted black-plated design with a red crystal glass stone at its center.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2004, Howl’s Moving Castle follows Sophie after she is transformed into an elderly woman by the Witch of the Waste and eventually finds herself living alongside the mysterious wizard Howl inside his enormous walking castle.
As the conflict surrounding the kingdoms escalates, Howl repeatedly uses his magic to transform into a large bird-like creature covered in dark feathers, allowing him to fly into battle but gradually placing his ability to return to human form at risk.
That transformation provides the inspiration for the returning ring, with overlapping feather shapes wrapping around the finger rather than simply placing a conventional Howl’s Moving Castle emblem on top.
A red crystal glass stone is set prominently into the front of the black design, providing the ring’s main contrasting detail.
The inside contains another reference to the movie through an engraved Star Child design, drawing on the falling stars that ultimately become central to Howl and Calcifer’s shared history.
The ring forms part of GBL’s “My Treasure” accessory series and is made in Japan from brass and crystal glass, with the Japanese size 13 design measuring approximately 20 mm across and 10 mm tall.
Howl’s Moving Castle remains a regular part of Studio Ghibli’s merchandise lineup, with several older products based on the movie also returning during recent restocks.
Studio Ghibli recently brought back its Calcifer Flickering Candle Light, which places the fire demon on top of a candle-style lamp and alternates his flames between red and blue as it flickers.
A second Calcifer release has also just returned in the form of the “Little Humidifier Calcifer’s Bacon and Eggs,” which recreates the movie’s breakfast scene by sending mist upward from the frying pan sitting over his flames.
Image by Charlotte DavisHowl’s enormous walking castle has received similar attention through an updated perpetual calendar, turning the ramshackle structure into a detailed reusable display with interchangeable date blocks.
Fans can also see a life-size interpretation of Howl’s Castle at Ghibli Park‘s Valley of Witches in Aichi, an area dedicated heavily to Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service that has continued to receive new attractions and events.
The “Howl’s Moving Castle My Treasure Ring Howl’s Black Feather” is currently back in stock through Studio Ghibli’s official Donguri Kyowakoku online store in Japan, priced at ¥8,800 (approximately $56 / £42).
Donguri Kyowakoku does not currently offer direct international shipping, so US and other overseas fans will need to use a third-party proxy or forwarding service that provides a Japanese delivery address before arranging onward shipping.
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