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Grandma Cosplays as Beloved Ghibli Character

The world of Howl’s Moving Castle becomes much more magical when your real grandmother cosplays as Sophie.

By SoraNews24

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Calcifer, the fire demon who powers the castle they live in, also makes an enchanting appearance!

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Aya recreates one of Howl’s protective poses from the movie.

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The real-life relationship between the two here emphasizes some of the important themes from the acclaimed film: youth, ageing, destiny, courage and love.

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The beautiful bond between these two goes far beyond the fairytale of the anime characters!

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