Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film Heads to North American Theaters

 

Lonely Castle in the Mirror is the latest feature film from director Keiichi Hara (Miss Hokusai, Colorful), and it’s officially coming to theaters in North America. GKIDS announced its acquisition of the film today with plans to release the adaptation of Mizuki Tsujimura’s beloved novel in theaters sometime this summer.

 

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror premiered internationally at the Rotterdam International Film Festival before holding its U.S. premiere at the New York International Children’s Film Festival. It originally opened in Japan in December 2022 and was nominated for Japan Academy Prize’s Animation of the Year award.

 

Featuring a script by Miho Maruo and animation production by A-1 Pictures, you can see more of Lonely Castle in the Mirror in the trailer below.

 

 

 

Synopsis:

 

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. 

 

From acclaimed director Keiichi Hara (Colorful, Miss Hokusai) and based on the bestselling novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a heartfelt drama about the pains of growing up and the unlikely bonds that can bring people together. 

 

Source: Press release

 

 

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