Lonely Castle in the Mirror
かがみの孤城
“You don't have to be alone anymore.”
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.
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Official English TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-06
Top Cast
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Ami Touma
Kokoro Anzai (voice)
Takumi Kitamura
Rion Mizumori (voice)
Sakura Kiryu
Akiko 'Aki' Inoue (voice)
Rihito Itagaki
Subaru Nagahisa (voice)
Naho Yokomizo
Fuka Hasegawa (voice)
Minami Takayama
Asu Masamune (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Haruka Ureshino (voice)
Aoi Miyazaki
Mrs. Kitajima (voice)
Mana Ashida
Wolf Queen (voice)
Kumiko Aso
Kokoro's Mother (voice)
Akiko Yajima
Rion Mizumori (child) (voice)
Karen Miyama
Mio Mizumori (voice)
Anji Ikehata
Moe Tojo (voice)
Ayaka Yoshimura
Miori Sanada (voice)
Shingo Fujimori
Mr. Ida (voice)
Karen Takizawa
School Nurse (voice)
Ryosuke Higa
Kokoro's Father (voice)
Noriko Mikami
Rion's Mother (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 97 DaysAnnecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 26, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keiichi Hara
- Screenplay & Story
- Miho Maruo
- Original Score
- Harumi Fuuki
- Original Title
- かがみの孤城
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku, A-1 Pictures, Poplar, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Aniplex, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Production I.G, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiichi Hara
Miho Maruo, Mizuki Tsujimura
Harumi Fuuki
Yohei Miyawaki, Toshiaki Aoshima
Shigeru Nishiyama
Hitoshi Chiba, Tomohiro Kato, Shigeaki Yoshida, Masahiro Tadano, Kenichi Hirose
Department Leadership Roster
Miho Maruo
Screenplay
Harumi Fuuki
Original Music Composer
Keiichi Hara
Director
Kei Kushiyama
Producer
Shigeru Nishiyama
Editor
Hirotaka Aragaki
Producer
Yohei Miyawaki
Director of Photography
Toshiaki Aoshima
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonely Castle in the Mirror
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What is Lonely Castle in the Mirror about?
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.
Who directed Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror was directed by Keiichi Hara.
Who stars in Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
The principal cast of Lonely Castle in the Mirror includes Ami Touma, Takumi Kitamura, Sakura Kiryu, Rihito Itagaki, Naho Yokomizo.
When was Lonely Castle in the Mirror released and how long is it?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lonely Castle in the Mirror was composed by Harumi Fuuki.
Is Lonely Castle in the Mirror based on a book or true story?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mizuki Tsujimura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).