Howl's apprentice. He is an orphan who lives in Howl's castle. His apprenticeship in magic largely consists of running errands and doing the shopping. In the book he is a fifteen year old boy named Michael Fisher, in love with Sophie's half-sister, Martha.

Shinjiro Hayata is the son of Shin Hayata, the protagonist of the Ultraman manga, who due to his father's merger with Ultraman, gained Ultra Genes he later passed on to his son. A somewhat lonely boy with a good heart, Shinjiro carries on his father's legacy as Ultraman.

Joshua Ryan Hutcherson is an American actor and producer. He began acting in the early 2000s and appeared in several commercials and minor film and television roles before coming to prominence in his teenage years for starring roles in Little Manhattan and Zathura: A Space Adventure, RV, Bridge to Terabithia, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Kids Are All Right.

Josh Hutcherson

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