Name: Floofyflower's review of The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún by Nagabe
Item: The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún
Rating: 4
Author: Floofyflower

Nagabe

An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus' Bride The Girl From the Other Side: Si�il, a R�n 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: Si�il, a R�n 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.

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún

Catherine

Loving the concept and the character dynamics. The art is also very charming. Interested to see where the story goes! 

Floofyflower

tori 👻

4.5 stars 

This was very atmospheric and bittersweet. The art was gorgeous. I don't think I'll continue with the series, but simply because I particularly liked the way this volume ended.

An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride 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.

The Girl from the Other Side: Siuil A Run

[Volume 3 rating: ★★★★☆] 

January 11, 2023

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 1
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 2
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 7
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 9
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11

 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Possible spoilers ahead, you've been warned...

Chapters 11-15

I might have misunderstood something from the last volume because I found out that the old woman was actually the Auntie that the little girl Shiva have known, not some random old lady that was disguised to lure her. But even so, my suspicions only grew because she was the one who abandoned Shiva. There are some crumbs of hints left here and there about the mystery around Shiva's origin but it's so incoherent that I can't grasp the meaning of those hints yet. All I knew is that Shiva's origin is deeper than I initially thought. Especially when the Auntie told the Teacher that Shiva was already abandoned once before her. I don't even know if that Auntie is her blood-related aunt or not.

This volume is equally sad and heartwarming. It makes me so sad to see the Teacher desperately chasing after Shiva, despite being continuously attacked by the soldiers. He wanted to get Shiva back so bad but he's hesitating as well because even he doesn't know what's good for the child. He got her back before the volume ends and I'm glad it didn't get dragged out. His sincere concern truly touched my heart. The way he took care of her when Shiva got sick after saving her makes me so soft and I just wanted them to peacefully live their lives together. 

Though the two are together again, the mystery element deepens once more.



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OF MONSTERS AND MEN Hounded by two transformed soldiers desperate for salvation and with Teacher reeling from revelations about his own forgotten former life, the past finally catches up to Teacher and Shiva. With danger closing in around them at terrifying speed, is there nowhere safe for them to live a normal life together...?

The Girl From The Other Side: Siúil A Rún

[Volume 7 rating: ★★★☆☆.5]

Jan. 16, 2023 

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 1
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 2
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 3
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 9
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11

 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Possible spoilers ahead, you've been warned...

Chapters 30-35 

The two soldiers who were cursed managed to find both Shiva and Teacher, who were unfortunately separated due to Teacher finding his locket. With the help of the crows, Teacher got rid of one of the soldiers but Shiva wasn't so lucky. She tried to escape but the soldier grabbed her and almost killed her, but in the last moment, he turned into a tree just like what happened to Auntie. 

Teacher found her under that tree but I was shocked to see thatshe got a black patch on her chest, one of the symptoms of someone who was affected by cursed. I don't know how that happened, since from the earlier part, Shiva was already considered as the 'pure soul' who was blessed and protected by God. That's why she was chased by those Insiders and protected by those Outsiders, because of her pure soul. But now it seems like she was also tainted. I don't know exactly when the symptom showed up and whose cursed it was from, but of course Teacher blamed all of it onto himself. Which was already part of his personality because of how much he cares for Shiva, but I still feel very frustrated when the happened. 

When Teacher found out she was cursed too, this one Outsider reminded him of another way to possibly saved Shiva, and that is to steal a soul before the curse completely spread on Shiva's body and replace her tainted soul. There's no guarantee it would work but they have no other idea. Teacher decided to do that, steal a soul from another batch of soldiers who were presently chasing after Shiva and just simply be a monster for her sake. But in the end, he hesitated to kill and in the process lose his own foot and let the soldier escape. I don't know if I praised him for staying true to his kindness but ass much as I love Teacher for being so sweet and kind and sincere, he was so naive and indecisive and self-loathing. That part of him frustrates me a lot. 

As he was going back to their house, he was lost in thought as to what he should do next as they are running out of time because of Shiva's condition, a crow noticed Shiva's shoe in an open space. He hurriedly ran back to the house to see that it was empty. And Shiva is gone. I don't know if Shiva simply left but I'm betting that she was captured by the other soldiers. 

And that was another thing that I wanted to rant about. Teacher already blamed himself because he left Shiva alone, causing her to be almost killed by that soldier who turned into a tree. He already promised to himself that it won't happen again and he would protect Shiva properly from then on. But he still left her alone this time, in the middle of the night, to steal a soul, knowing that the soldiers are not too far away from where they are. I would rather him be a cruel one that staying as a tamed and naive one. It really wouldn't help him having that kind of personality in this situation. But I guess, that's his nature. Unfortunately, even though he has this strong desire to protect Shiva, he still failed to do so this time.

I just want to save our precious child from all these!


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WHEN ALL HOPE IS LOST For Shiva’s sake, another life must be sacrificed. Teacher thought he had steeled himself to commit the deed, but perhaps some lingering trace of his humanity stilled his hand. Unable to harm others, he realizes the only recourse is to instead sacrifice himself. But what remains once the soul is gone?

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún

[Volume 8 rating: ★★★★☆.5]

Jan. 17, 2023 

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 1
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 2
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 3
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 7
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 9
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11


 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Possible spoilers ahead, you've been warned...

Chapters 36-40 

This volume is an absolute heartbreaker. And this is also where I realized that Shiva, a little girl that she is, is such a brave soul despite her young age, even braver than Teacher and any other character in this series. 

The last volume ended where Shiva has gone missing. I actually thought she was captured but she actually gone outside to find Teacher's locket that was lost. According to her, it was always the Teacher who always do good things, so she wanted to repay him by finding the most important thing for him. The curse is continuously spreading in her body, and both she and Teacher can see it, but she still insist on saying that it didn't bother her. Teacher, right then and there, realized what he has to do. And then he gave her his own soul.

But that sacrifice led to a direction that hurts Shiva more than anything. The curse is gone but her Teacher is gone too. Atleast the Teacher she knows. By removing his soul, he is now just like the other Outsiders, an empty vessel who soon can turn into a tree. And whose memories are gone. Seeing how Shiva's face full of joy and innocence slowly faded the moment she realized Teacher doesn't remember her, or anything that happened while they were together. It's just so painful to see. But she still tried not to cry once again and put up a brave face, hiding her pain behind her cheerful smile while trying to make her Teacher remember. 

Then the soldiers came and captured Shiva. Teacher didn't try to save her. She just watched him look at her, turn around and leave. And she still didn't cry. She also didn't try to resist. It was like the moment Teacher turned his back on her, she lost the will to do anything. Even when she was led to the ceremony, where she would be sacrificed and her soul be taken, she just obediently do as she told, looking so lifeless. Even when the sword was right above her, she did nothing. But when the King asked if she has a message she wants to deliver, she wanted to say that she has no one left, and she actually said it. But then all her memories with Teacher suddenly popped into her mind. That's when she finally cried. It was a really distressing cry that it also made me tear up. 

In the end, the ceremony was disrupted after the King collapsed. Shiva remained locked up for days before the ceremony resumes, and then an unknown figure suddenly appeared outside of Shiva's room, explaining about the cowardly and unsuitable King and the condition of the Insiders. That figure gave back the locket to Shiva and gave a parting words, 'it doesn't change her fate but it was still too easy to give up'. After crying once again while clutching the locket, her smile came back. I don't know who he is but thanks to him, Shiva gained a purpose. She still wanted to stay with her Teacher. 

I already expected to have a sad scene like this because of where the story is headed, but I just wished that after all of the pain, both Shiva and Teacher can have their peaceful life back. I really adore and respect Shiva on another level and I want to see her happy ending. 

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The Girl From the Other Side: Si�il, a R�n 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: Si�il, a R�n is a gorgeously-illustrated ongoing manga series that will appeal to fans of The Ancient Magus� Bride . 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.

[Volume 2 rating: ★★★★☆] 

January 10, 2023

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 1
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 3
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 7
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 9
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11

 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Possible spoilers ahead, you've been warned...

Chapters 6-10

We've got to see those they called 'Outsiders', those black, horned beast that looked just like the Teacher calling Shiva the 'pure soul' and trying to get her soul, but of course Teacher wouldn't let it. According to the information the story mentioned so far, touching someone who's 'cursed' can make you cursed as well and turned into something like the Teacher but it's intriguing that even after the Outsider touched Shiva, there's no obvious signs that she'll become an 'Outsider' too, which maybe connects to the clue that she's a 'pure soul'? But for real, Teacher's sincere care for Shiva just warms my heart so much. 

I just wonder if there's something wrong with the Teacher's memory because I just noticed that there are multiple scenes where Shiva was like 'Didn't you told me that before' and the Teacher would answer, 'Did I? I don't quite remember', and Shiva would jokingly said 'You seem to always forget what you said', along those lines. I don't know if I'm overthinking, but that's actually kind of suspicious. And the Outsider also called the Teacher an ignorant for not knowing a lot about the curses and the Outsiders. I would love to see more backstory of him, as well as Shiva's.

The people from inside the wall are also setting their eyes on Shiva and even used an imprisoned old lady and disguise her as Shiva's auntie to try and lure her. I don't know what their plans are but I don't like the vibes I'm getting. I'm actually getting kind of anxious as to where this story is going. Please don't let Teacher and Shiva be apart!



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DIRE CONSEQUENCES Teacher has lost himself, becoming just another wandering Outsider. At first, Shiva doesn’t want to believe, but as she realizes she’s been forgotten, she falls into despair. Will the two of them ever truly connect again? Meanwhile, the truth of the world—and the machinations of gods—begins to come to light within the Inside. Humanity makes a choice. A little girl makes a choice. Their actions lead the way to a future that must not come to pass.

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Vol. 9

[Volume 9 rating: ★★★★☆]

Jan. 18, 2023 

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 1
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 2
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 3
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 7
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11

 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Possible spoilers ahead, you've been warned...

Chapters 41-45 

That last part of the volume crushed my heart. After the King discovered the real purpose of the priest for wanting to obtain Shiva, which is not her soul but her body herself to turn it into a vessel for the 'Holy Father'. Because of the truth, the King wanted to spare Shiva and bring him back outside the Kingdom. Before the priest managed to complete the ceremony, Shiva managed to successfully escape from inside the wall with the help of the King and one of the soldier. That soldier used to know the doctor Albert, who I suspected was Teacher's real identity.

But what awaits Shiva outside is not something even me, most especially Shiva expected to see. Teacher has turned into a tree. The way Shiva looked was absolutely heartbreaking. She tried to hugged him and apologized. One of the branches moved as if caressing her head, as if trying to comfort her. And from that physical contact, the curse slowly spread across her body. I thought that once she was free of that curse, she was no longer vulnerable but the fact is she once again had a physical contact with someone with the curse and it can still infect her. But personally, it might be heartbreaking to end up like that but having the same fate as the only person who you can be with, I guess that's really not as bad as it seems. There's two more volumes after this but I don't know how the story is going to end. 


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[Volume 1 rating: ★★★★☆] 

January 10, 2023

**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 2
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 3
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 4
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 5
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 6
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 7
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 9
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 10
**The Girl from the Other Side Volume 11

 My overall thoughts will be posted at the final volume 

Chapters 1-5

This is actually a very intriguing way to start a story. So much mystery and there's definitely a lot more to unveil, whether about the little girl Shiva or the peculiar but obviously sweet Teacher. The art of this manga is eerie but there's something dreamy about it as well. I love the Teacher's soft spot towards Shiva but he's too protective to the point where he's hiding the truth from the little girl. I don't know where the story is going but I'm hooked.



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chloe rae

Eerie, unusual, and quite lovely. The art in this is just GORGEOUS. Already can’t wait for the next volume!

Cici Pearson

sesa

Instant 5 because I cried watching the movie

revesjrnal

veryyy cute and light hearted, i really love art style!!

Dustin Tinch

I'm really digging this strange little fairytale series; where wholesomeness meets darkness.

It's all finally starting to come together. The world-building is top notch and the art work is hauntingly beautiful but bruh these cliffhangers!!!

Nora 

A dark fairy tale with nods to the Grimms and the work of Edward Gorey. The story, shrouded in mystery, follows a young girl in an abandoned village that has been ravaged by a mysterious disease. Her caretaker, called ‘Teacher’, is a birdlike monster that has been infected with the curse-like sickness. A special relationship develops between the two as they protect each other from the plague and from those wishing to obliterate all who are exposed to it. The mystery of our two leads and the mythos of their world is drip-fed to the readers by Nagabe, keeping you on the edge of your seat for the next volume. Accessible to manga veterans and curious newcomers alike.

Matthew Royal

Clearly related to Yamazaki's "The Ancient Magus's Bride," and I suspect it came first. It's almost more of an allegory than a story, though I suspect it will be hard to maintain the mysterious vibe in subsequent volumes.

I haven't read much manga before, but it caught my eye while browsing in SF's Kinokuniya. Definitely picking up the next volume.

Izza

Charlotte J. Ruth

Ingrid 

This was just as good as the first volume. I haven’t read much manga, but so far this is my favorite series. Looking forward to continuing on

This series is amazing. All 5 starts so far. Looking forward to reading the next one

REVELATIONS Shiva has escaped, thanks to the agonizing decision made by the king of the Insiders to betray his kingdom. Now, with locket in hand, Shiva has returned to the cottage to rejoin Teacher. What she discovers there will bring her to tears as an unimaginable truth comes to light.

The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Vol. 10

Ken Yuen

Still don't know what's going on, but it seems pretty thrilling

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