Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Seen it?2022 | 116 min | Animation, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, fantasy fans and animation lovers. If you loved The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Keiichi Hara
- Ami ToumaKokoro Anzai (voice)
- Takumi KitamuraRion Mizumori (voice)
- Sakura KiryuAkiko 'Aki' Inoue (voice)
- Rihito ItagakiSubaru Nagahisa (voice)
- Naho YokomizoFuka Hasegawa (voice)
- Minami TakayamaAsu Masamune (voice)
- Yuki KajiHaruka Ureshino (voice)
- Aoi MiyazakiMrs. Kitajima (voice)
- Mana AshidaWolf Queen (voice)
- Kumiko AsoKokoro's Mother (voice)