Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga) Vol. 1

by Mizuki Tsujimura, Tomo Taketomi

Overview

Kokoro is a junior high school student--but after years of bullying, she's become so anxious that she no longer goes to school. One day, she's pulled through her full-length mirror into a castle in another dimension by a girl in a wolf mask. The mysterious girl tells Kokoro and six other kids that they will compete in a scavenger hunt. If one of them finds a key that unlocks a secret room, that person will get one wish granted. As long as they observe the rules of the world, they can come and go as they please. The seven kids gradually grow closer as they explore the castle, but the scavenger hunt is never far from anyone's mind. After all, only one can win their heart's desire.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940167588578
Publisher:	Seven Seas Entertainment
Publication date:	11/21/2023
Series:	Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga) , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	581,547
File size:	123 MB
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About the Author

Mizuki Tsujimura is a Japanese author best known for Anime Supremacy!, A School Frozen in Time, Yami-hara, and Lonely Castle in the Mirror.

Tomo Taketomi is a prolific Japanese manga artist and creator best known for EVIL HEART and the art of the Lonely Castle in the Mirror manga adaptation.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2024

Gr 7 Up—Since entering junior high, Kokoro Anzai has been struggling to attend school, even after being placed in a special program for those who miss too many classes. Anxiety and stomach pains have plagued her since a bully at school, Sanada, cruely had her clique freeze Kokoro out. But while at home, Kokoro's mirror begins to glow and she's able to step through into a castle where she is greeted by a young girl in a wolf mask named Ookami-sama. On her second visit, there are six other junior high students, and they are offered the chance to search for a key. Whoever finds the key before the deadline will be granted any one wish, and during the day, they can travel to and from the castle via their mirrors whenever they choose. The castle holds a wish, but it may also be the place where Kokoro can finally belong and begin to face her traumatic past. Interspersed throughout are connections to familiar fairy tales. For example, the seven chosen are referred to as Red Riding Hoods, and wolves will swallow them up if they stay too late. The illustrated backgrounds really impact the story as Taketomi knows just what to include and when. VERDICT Tsujimura's novel has been skillfully brought to life in this manga adaptation. Highly recommended.—Lisa Rowland

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