GKIDS has announced the English-language voice cast for Lonely Castle in the Mirror, The latest feature from critically acclaimed director Keiichi Hara (Miss Hokusai, Colorful, The Wonderland). Animated by A-1 Pictures, the film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.
GKIDS will bring the film to select theaters nationwide for event showings on June 21 & 22 only, and tickets are on sale now at LonelyCastleMovie.com.
Announced today, the English language voice cast features:
- Micah Lin as Kokoro Anzai
- Huxley Westemeier as Rion
- Giselle Fernandez as Aki
- Kieran Regan as Subaru
- Zoe Glick as Fuka
- Adrian Marrero as Masamune
- Riley Webb as Ureshino
- Vivienne Rutherford as Wolf Queen
Lonely Castle in the Mirror held its International Premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival — marking the first time a Japanese animated feature was selected for the festival — and had its U.S. premiere at the New York International Children’s Film Festival. It was nominated for the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year, and was a box office hit during its domestic release in Japan in December 2022, grossing over 1 billion yen (approx. 7.3 million USD).
Hara worked with various past collaborators on the project, including screenwriter Miho Maruo (Miss Hokusai, The Wonderland), composer Harumi Fuuki (Miss Hokusai, The Wonderland), as well as artist Ilya Kuvshinov (The Wonderland) for visual concept and castle designs.
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.
