Staff Pick
The art in this manga feels as if it is pulling you deeper into the dark forest where this story takes place. As you try to discern shapes in the shadowy landscape, you can't help but fall in love with the characters of this world. This manga has all the charm of a fairy tale, but with eerie undertones that had me holding my breath as I flipped each page. Recommended By Junix S, Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The beautiful, critically acclaimed manga that’s being Kickstarted into a feature-length anime! And don’t miss our other manga in English from creator Nagabe.
In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as “Teacher.” Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher’s care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light.
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"[The] dread and mystery that permeate The Girl from the Other Side are so remarkable that there seems little point in doubting; it remains poised to continue as one of the most fascinating works of graphic fiction in recent memory." Austin Price, Unwinnable
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"The Girl from the Other Side is a masterfully told comic." J. Caleb Mozzocco, School Library Journal: Good Comics for Kids
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"One of the most fulfilling aspects of Siúil is this conveyance of comics as language, of words and pictures as unified text....It's been a while since I loved a book as unequivocally as I loved The Girl from the Other Side, and I'm eager to see where it goes next." Zainab Akhtar, Comics & Cola
Synopsis
An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus' Bride The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is an all-new manga series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young girl and her demonic guardian. A haunting story of love and fantastical creatures, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is a gorgeously-illustrated manga series. Each volume in the series will be released with a beautifully-textured matte finish cover and will include at least one full-color insert.In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as "Teacher." Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher's care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light.
About the Author
Nagabe is a manga creator best known for their series The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún.