Popularity comparison

Spirited Away vs Howl's Moving Castle

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Spirited Away is the most popular at 5.2, followed by Howl's Moving Castle at 2.3. Spirited Away has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.0. Spirited Away has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 9.6 during Mar 1 – Mar 30, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026

Spirited Away5.270% · #118 in Film

Howl's Moving Castle2.330% · #477 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Spirited Away3.081% · #351 in Film

Howl's Moving Castle0.719% · #2,581 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Spirited Away9.679% · #982 in Film · Mar 1 – Mar 30, 2020

Howl's Moving Castle2.521% · #2,767 in Film · Mar 14 – Apr 12, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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