Lonely Castle in the Mirror

Kokoro is a student who has stopped attending school due to personal struggles. Her isolation ends when a glowing mirror in her bedroom transports her to a mysterious castle. There, she meets six other teenagers who have experienced similar difficulties. Guided by a girl wearing a wolf mask, the group must follow clues to find a hidden key that grants a wish. While the castle provides a temporary escape from their lives, the students must uncover the bonds connecting them and follow specific rules to avoid danger.

Directed by Keiichi Hara, this 2022 animated drama is the 12th film in the director's career, following his previous work, The Wonderland. The movie features a voice cast including Ami Touma, Takumi Kitamura, Sakura Kiryu, Rihito Itagaki, Naho Yokomizo, and Minami Takayama. The production involved a crew of 189 people and a credited cast of 27.

The film was a joint production between Japan and the United States, involving companies such as A-1 Pictures and Aniplex. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a score of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 119 votes.