Lonely Castle in the Mirror

Lonely Castle in the Mirror

2022 · 116 min · JA · PG · 7.1 (121 votes)
Dir. Keiichi Hara · Starring Ami Touma, Takumi Kitamura, Sakura Kiryu, Rihito Itagaki, Naho Yokomizo, Minami Takayama · Music Harumi Fuuki

“You don't have to be alone anymore.”

AnimationDramaMysteryFantasy

Shy outcast Kokoro has been avoiding school for weeks when she discovers a portal in her bedroom mirror. She reaches through and finds herself transported to an enchanting castle where she is joined by six other students. When a girl in a wolf mask explains that they have been invited to play a game, the teens must work together to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them. However, anyone who breaks the rules will be eaten by a wolf.

VIBE

A hauntingly beautiful anime that blends melancholic introspection with the thrill of a high-stakes mystery. It's a visually stunning journey of self-discovery, wrapped in a fantastical survival game where friendship is the ultimate key to unlocking hidden truths.

melancholichopefultensemysteriouswistfulsteadyanimefantasypsychological dramacoming-of-agegrieffriendshipidentitytraumafinding courage
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