

Lonely Castle in the Mirror
2022, Japanese. Directed by Keiichi Hara.
You don't have to be alone anymore.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is streaming on HBO Max in India.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Keiichi HaraDirector
- 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)
- Akiko YajimaRion Mizumori (child) (voice)
- Karen MiyamaMio Mizumori (voice)
Details
- Released
- 23 December 2022
- Original title
- かがみの孤城
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Miho Maruo
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What Lonely Castle in the Mirror is based on
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is based on Lonely Castle in the Mirror, a 2017 novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, published by Poplar Bunko.
Novel · 2017
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
By Mizuki Tsujimura
Published by Poplar Bunko
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Lonely Castle in the Mirror: quick answers
Is Lonely Castle in the Mirror worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Lonely Castle in the Mirror have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lonely Castle in the Mirror. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Lonely Castle in the Mirror on?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
If you liked Lonely Castle in the Mirror, try The Girl from the Other Side, Summer Ghost, Brave Story.
Who directed Lonely Castle in the Mirror?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror (2022) was directed by Keiichi Hara and stars Ami Touma, Takumi Kitamura, Sakura Kiryu.
What is Lonely Castle in the Mirror based on?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is based on Lonely Castle in the Mirror, a 2017 novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, published by Poplar Bunko.